UNT Associate Vice President Ken Robertson serves as Chief Operating Officer for the Center for Achievement and Lifelong Learning and the Professional Development Institute.

Mr. Robertson, originally from Maine, has a B.S. from Gorham State University and an MBA from the University of North Texas. He has been active with the American Society for Training and Development, the American Society of Association Executives and the UNT President’s Council.

Prior to joining the Professional Development Institute, Mr. Robertson held executive positions with the Moody Foundation in Galveston, the Texas Society of CPAs in Dallas, and organizations including Primedia and Voyager.

Ms. Crow manages PDI’s oil & gas conferences, national oil & gas schools and government contracts. She holds a degree from Colorado State University.

Ms. Harrison is responsible for the financial accounting systems and financial reporting for PDI. She holds a BBA from Texas Woman’s University.

Ms. Hensley is responsible for accounts payable/ accounts receivable processing and reporting.

Mr. Hoffman is National Director of Business Development and Sales for the Professional Development Institute of the University of North Texas. Prior to joining PDI, he worked in sales for Enertia Software and was Vice President of Business Development for Novoforum, a technical infrastructure that routes transactions among trading companies. He is former Global Director of Solutions Architecture for Oracle Energy, and former Director of Sales for PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has a BS in Systems Science from Michigan State University.

Sharon became the CERT manager in 2006. In her role as manager, Sharon coordinates the monthly breakfast meetings, social events, and annual retreat. She is a former corporate trainer for the Sheraton Corporation and a former member of the Hospitality Board of Governors at the University of North Texas. Sharon has a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Maryland University College.

Ms. Meux manages the operations of PDI’s Corporate Training business, working with companies to ensure successful training events within their corporation. Ms. Meux earned a B.A. from Midwestern State University.

Ms. Murray’s primary responsibilities include the marketing and advertising plans for all of the programs PDI offers as well as responsibility for the website and registration system. She holds a BA from Austin College and a MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

Ms. Perry manages the marketing materials process, from concept & design to printing and fulfillment. She also manages advertising and public relations. She holds a B.A. from Texas Tech University and a M.A. from University of Texas, Permian Basin.

Mr. Phillips works in the operations side of PDI managing the shipping of publications and materials. He holds a degree from the University of North Texas.

Ms. Russell’s manages the Financial Planning program, paralegal certificate programs and all of PDI’s distance learning activities. She also handles many of the registrations for PDI’s programs.