Catapult Learning promotes CFO to president

Camden-based Catapult Learning Inc. announced Wednesday that it has promoted Andrea Vargas to president of the company’s schools division, effective immediately.Vargas was most recently corporate chief financial officer at Camden-based Catapult. In her new role, she will be responsible for the growth and development of the K-12 instructional services provider’s alternative education, dropout recovery and special education programs.

“We are thrilled to have Andrea assume the role of president of our schools division,” Jeffrey Cohen, Catapult Learning’s CEO, said in a prepared statement. “She is an operations-focused leader with a passion for our mission and values. As we expand our alternative education, dropout recovery and special education programs throughout the country, I am confident that Andrea will stay focused on generating excellent student outcomes and strengthening the relationships we have with our school district partners.”

Prior to Catapult, Vargas held several leadership roles with SESI, including controller, chief accounting officer and vice president of finance. Prior to that, she worked in various financial and accounting positions at large companies, including United Technologies.

“Supporting the Schools Group team in its efforts to grow our business and expand our reach has been a privilege as CFO, but to lead this charge as president is a considerable honor,” Vargas said in a prepared statement. “I believe that providing our students with the highest quality services is the best way to generate opportunities for all those involved in our programs, and I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to take this amazing organization into the future.”