Regis Learning Solutions Merges with techniques.org

Regis Learning Solutions (RLS), a leading provider of custom and ready-to-deploy business simulations and other experiential learning solutions, announced today that the company will merge with techniques.org, a premier developer of online learning products. The merger is effective as of May 1, 2009.

Regis Learning Solutions, a six-year-old company with headquarters in Golden, Colo., develops and deploys custom learning programs for businesses worldwide. techniques.org, established in 1997 and based in Wheat Ridge, Colo., specializes in e-learning solutions, primarily for the government, and is an industry leader in advancing the Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) initiative.

Executives of both companies say that the merger will bring together complementary skill sets and expertise.

“The techniques.org team is extremely talented and brings a new level of e-learning and SCORM expertise to our company,” says Mike Vaughan, CEO of Regis Learning Solutions. “Merging our two companies will enable us to bring engaging and memorable e-learning products to the corporate space.”

“We’re excited about the expansion of capabilities this merger will bring to our clients,” adds techniques.org CEO Mike Kester. “RLS is an exceptional business simulation company with a proven track record. The merger will make top-tier simulations accessible to the government sector.”

Thomas Tatem, formerly the chief operating officer of techniques.org and now a vice president with RLS, will continue in his role as the primary point of contact for federal government agencies, the DoD, and federal contracts. He can be reached at (202) 230-3635. Following the merger, techniques.org will become a formal part of Regis Learning Solutions and will operate under the Regis Learning Solutions name. Regis Learning Solutions will continue to hold offices in Golden, Colo., and Chicago, Ill., and will also add an office in Washington, D.C.

For more information, visit www.regislearning.com.

About Regis Learning Solutions

Regis Learning Solutions (RLS) is a leading provider of custom and ready-to-deploy business simulations and other experiential learning solutions. RLS helps companies connect business strategy with performance by accelerating the learning curve for employees through the design and deployment of a series of proprietary Speed to Performance® learning products and services. These offerings include a blend of online and classroom simulations, WorkTanks®, workshops, e-learning, performance support, and tested measurement and evaluation tools. RLS is partially owned by Regis University, a 131-year-old Denver-based Jesuit Catholic university. For more information about RLS, please visit www.regislearning.com.

Contacts

Regis Learning Solutions
Karlene Macedo, 303-526-3005, ext.100
kmacedo {at} regislearning(.)com