Marco Salazar – Vice President of Research and Development
Responsible for research and development of the online charter school to expand to the entire United States.
Marco Salazar attended San Jose Sate University and earned a bachelor’s degree in pure theoretical mathematics. After graduation, he became a high school math instructor. His teaching philosophy is to empower his students with the necessary skills, values, and information that will make them strong leaders in their communities, which will enable them to acquire important skills, such as reading, writing, critical thinking and a sense of participation in their social environment. Thus, receive information that will help them become more discerning and informed citizens.
As a result of the above, He help found four “first year / start-up” public charter high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and one in Long Beach that serve underrepresented, at risk youth. Mr. Salazar’s analytical skills and attention to detail were admired by his supervisors and quickly received honors and career advancement to “Projects Manager”, “Operations Manager”, and “Director of Operations and Finance”. However, in July 2008, Marco decided to become a full-time entrepreneur. After extensive research, education, and mentorship, Marco has formed several corporations and joint ventures.
Mr. Salazar’s goal is to fund a public charter high school in conjunction with a major university that will focus on math, hard sciences, and technology.
Larry Michaels, – Vice President: West Coast Region Market Development Director
Responsible for school growth in the Western United States: Director of Development and Operations will secure contracts, (2) oversee the school development process, (3) finance and control, (4) provide ongoing facilities management support, (5) develop and manage information technology systems, both academic and administrative, (6) develop and manage staff development services.
Mr. Michaels received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in business from Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona. Larry Michaels began his business career over 33 years ago in the business and finance sector. He currently holds title as President and CEO of several financial services companies as well as the acting principal in a media related franchise. Mr. Michaels also Chair’s on the Board of Directors of two non-profit organizations.
His participation in several youth based non-profit organizations, specializes in the growth and maturity among youth in academics as well as athletics, and allows him to understand the need for additional support in the public educational system.
Mr. Michaels has initiated start-up as well as the merger and acquisition of over 24 businesses in his tenure as a business mogul. He was also voted as a candidate for the Orange County, California Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008. This prestigious honor attributes the style of business acumen that Mr. Michaels brings to the entrepreneurial community as well as the success of small business.
Robert Williams, C.P.A. – Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for allocating limited company resources among competing fund uses to optimize the value of the firm. The specific responsibilities include; cash flow, debt and asset management.
Robert graduated with a B.A. degree in Accounting. He also has over 30 years of experience in accounting, including 20 years of auditing non-profit organizations.
Mr. Williams owns a private accounting practice in Newport Beach California, which serves as the corporate office for Charter School Development Systems.
CSDS Management Team
Marco Salazar – Vice President of Research and Development
Responsible for research and development of the online charter school to expand to the entire United States.
Marco Salazar attended San Jose Sate University and earned a bachelor’s degree in pure theoretical mathematics. After graduation, he became a high school math instructor. His teaching philosophy is to empower his students with the necessary skills, values, and information that will make them strong leaders in their communities, which will enable them to acquire important skills, such as reading, writing, critical thinking and a sense of participation in their social environment. Thus, receive information that will help them become more discerning and informed citizens.
As a result of the above, He help found four “first year / start-up” public charter high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and one in Long Beach that serve underrepresented, at risk youth. Mr. Salazar’s analytical skills and attention to detail were admired by his supervisors and quickly received honors and career advancement to “Projects Manager”, “Operations Manager”, and “Director of Operations and Finance”. However, in July 2008, Marco decided to become a full-time entrepreneur. After extensive research, education, and mentorship, Marco has formed several corporations and joint ventures.
Mr. Salazar’s goal is to fund a public charter high school in conjunction with a major university that will focus on math, hard sciences, and technology.
Larry Michaels, – Vice President: West Coast Region Market Development Director
Responsible for school growth in the Western United States: Director of Development and Operations will secure contracts, (2) oversee the school development process, (3) finance and control, (4) provide ongoing facilities management support, (5) develop and manage information technology systems, both academic and administrative, (6) develop and manage staff development services.
Mr. Michaels received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in business from Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona. Larry Michaels began his business career over 33 years ago in the business and finance sector. He currently holds title as President and CEO of several financial services companies as well as the acting principal in a media related franchise. Mr. Michaels also Chair’s on the Board of Directors of two non-profit organizations.
His participation in several youth based non-profit organizations, specializes in the growth and maturity among youth in academics as well as athletics, and allows him to understand the need for additional support in the public educational system.
Mr. Michaels has initiated start-up as well as the merger and acquisition of over 24 businesses in his tenure as a business mogul. He was also voted as a candidate for the Orange County, California Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008. This prestigious honor attributes the style of business acumen that Mr. Michaels brings to the entrepreneurial community as well as the success of small business.
Robert Williams, C.P.A. – Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for allocating limited company resources among competing fund uses to optimize the value of the firm. The specific responsibilities include; cash flow, debt and asset management.
Robert graduated with a B.A. degree in Accounting. He also has over 30 years of experience in accounting, including 20 years of auditing non-profit organizations.
Mr. Williams owns a private accounting practice in Newport Beach California, which serves as the corporate office for Charter School Development Systems.