Meet Our Leadership

Mike Bisk has been helping universities and corporations expand their institutional reach by launching, supporting and scaling quality online programs for more than 20 years.

Mike was appointed CEO in 2016 after serving as President since 2014. He previously held several leadership positions with Bisk, the nation’s leading online program management company, which has facilitated more than 1 million enrollments for universities including Villanova University, University of South Florida, Florida Institute of Technology and Michigan State University.

Mike is also Founder of Bisk Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on supporting innovations in higher education and corporate learning.

He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and an MBA Executive Certificate from Tulane University. Mike and his wife live in Tampa with their two children.

Rob became General Counsel of Bisk in September 2020, where he undertook responsibility for leading the Bisk Legal and Compliance departments. In 2023, Rob was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel. As a result, Rob currently leads the Partnership, Marketing, Student Success, and Sales teams at Bisk, together with the Legal and Compliance departments.

Prior to Bisk, Rob spent 20 years at Pearson plc, where he supported business operations in North America and served as the head of global governance. Before that, Rob worked at the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman (formerly Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts) handling complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property matters for companies in a variety of industries.

Rob holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at several universities. Rob is from New Jersey, is an avid basketball fan and loves spending time with his wife and two children.

In June 2022, Justin joined Bisk as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and in 2023, he advanced to the role of Executive Vice President and CFO. Justin leads the Technology, Learning & Design, Campus Management and Talent Teams, in addition to the Accounting & Finance Teams. His expansive background spans various industries, and his expertise in financial planning and strategy equips Bisk with the innovative tools to further enhance its delivery of exceptional online learning experiences.

Prior to Bisk, Justin was CFO at Geographic Solutions, Inc., a privately held, high-growth workforce, unemployment insurance, education-to-work, human services, and corrections-to-work software company serving the public and governmental sectors. He was also finance lead for the Americas region of Verifone, Inc., a multinational fintech company, where he successfully led the organization through various acquisitions, divestitures, and a transition from a public company to being held by private equity.

Justin earned both his BS in Finance and MBA from the University of South Florida and is a former Specialist in the Army National Guard. He, his wife and their three boys reside in the Tampa Bay area.

Sam Kerce, Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Student Success, joined Bisk in April 2000. She will lead a team responsible for helping university partners accelerate their online learning while identifying growth opportunities among all existing partners.

Sam’s two-decade career at Bisk reflects operational excellence, continual advancement, deep subject matter expertise and increased responsibility. Her knowledge and expertise span multiple areas, and Sam is passionate about building and implementing strong teams and processes that produce positive student experiences.

Sam graduated from Saint Leo University with a degree in Business Administration and has completed Professional Development Certificates in Leadership and Leading Teams and Organizations from the University of Notre Dame. Sam resides in Lithia, where she enjoys spending time with her 3 sons and attending their high school track matches and football games, nature hikes and being a dog mom to her energetic toy poodle Dexter.

Jon Niebch joined Bisk in January 2026 as Vice President of Marketing, where he leads market research, go-to-market strategy, demand generation, creative, and content in support of Bisk’s university partners. He is focused on driving measurable growth by translating complex institutional objectives into clear, differentiated market positioning and scalable, full-funnel student acquisition strategies.

With more than 30 years of marketing experience including two decades in executive and higher education, Jon has built and led high-performing teams that deliver sustained enrollment growth. During his 12 years with Pearson Online Learning Services, he played a key role in enterprise expansion, including ASU Online and Maryville University, as well as program growth across institutions such as Washington State, USC, Northeastern, and UAB.

Jon has also driven record growth at organizations including Full Sail University, Emeritus, and The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). He is known for developing marketing leaders and fostering collaborative, performance-driven cultures.

He holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida and an M.B.A. from the University of Central Florida. Jon lives in Winter Garden, Florida with his wife, children, and three dogs.

Jordan Medlen is Bisk’s Vice President of Technology and joined Bisk in 2012.

Jordan came to Bisk from Core4 Technologies LLC, which was his consulting business and from DC74, a Charlotte, NC based data center and hosting provider, where he was the part-time Chief Technology Officer. Prior to that he was the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Network Engineer of Sago Networks where he oversaw the management of two large data centers, hosting operations, multi-state fiber optic network and large business to business wireless broadband networks. Jordan’s technical career began at WMOR-TV Channel 32 as a Master Control Technician, eventually becoming an Assistant Broadcast Engineer and Master Control Supervisor.

Jordan has his AS, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, from the Tampa Technical Institute.

Jessica Hooper is an innovative learning design leader with more than 20 years of experience in adult education, instructional design, and educational strategy. As the Vice President of Learning Design at Bisk, she oversees the vision, quality, and evolution of learning experiences across the organization. Her work focuses on advancing Bisk’s Learning Experience Design (LXD) capabilities, expanding service offerings, and guiding teams in the creation of impactful and learner‑centered education solutions.

Her professional background spans instructional design, educational technology, eLearning development, multimedia design, and creative strategy, enabling her to bring a multifaceted perspective to learning innovation. Jessica has spent nearly a decade teaching university courses in creative critical thinking and leadership. She has also contributed to grant‑funded initiatives supporting game‑based learning and the advancement of STEM education. Her research interests include game‑based learning, learner motivation, and innovative online learning practices. These areas continue to influence her leadership and design philosophy today.

Guided by curiosity and a commitment to learner success, Jessica brings a forward‑thinking, human‑centered approach to the rapidly evolving landscape of online education.

Matt Sargent is a lifelong learner who has 20 years’ experience in sales and leadership roles and expertise in creating a best-in-class customer experience. As Director, Workforce and Education, he is responsible for consulting with our clients to develop initiatives for corporations to provide flexible, online learning for their employees to meet their current and future needs.

Matt received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Iowa. While there, he spent a year studying abroad at the University of London. He also has a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Florida.

Matt immerses himself in Bisk’s courses and programs, giving him a first-hand experience to better represent university partners in the marketplace. He has received certificates in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Leadership & Management. He was also certified as a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma.

Matt lives in the Tampa Bay area with his wife and two kids. During his free time, he is involved in his kids’ activities as well as community social, volunteer and fundraising opportunities.

Trevor Gatt, Senior Corporate Account Executive, joined Bisk in 2010 as an Enrollment Representative and has steadily advanced through several leadership roles. In his current role, he focuses on increasing corporate and employee enrollments for Bisk Amplified corporate partners. His responsibilities include expanding corporate relationships, driving group training programs, maximizing marketing initiatives, understanding industry trends, and building account relationships.

Trevor graduated from Florida State University in 2010 with a BA in International Affairs. He holds an Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management and a Certificate in Advanced Intercultural Management from Notre Dame, as well as a Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma certification from Villanova University, and a Strategic Change Leadership certification from Michigan State University. With 14 years at Bisk, Trevor brings extensive experience, industry knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement to his role, driving success for both Bisk and its corporate partners.

A second-generation American with parents born in Malta, Trevor enjoys playing soccer and golf in his free time. Apart from his college years in Tallahassee, he has lived in Tampa his entire life.