New Huntington Learning Center Ceo To Respond To Rising Demand For Supplemental Education Services

Fresh on the heels of a highly successful career with one of the world’s leading vitamin and nutritional supplements retailers, J.J. Sorrenti has been named Chief Executive Officer of one of the leading providers in the supplemental education services industry. As CEO of Huntington Learning Center, Sorrenti will lead the company’s efforts to expand its operations in response to the unprecedented strength of the industry, which has grown at a compounded annual rate of nearly 12 percent since 1998, reaching $6 billion in 2004.

Sorrenti comes to Huntington from General Nutrition Centers, where he oversaw P & L and store operations for its global Franchise company, with over 3,000 Retail franchise stores in the US and 42 countries worldwide.

“Today’s parents recognize that they are consumers of education and they want to be assured that their children are receiving all the support they need to reach their academic potential,” said Sorrenti. “I’m excited about Huntington’s 28-year track record of success in responding to these needs, and the remarkably supportive relationship that our individual centers have established with the educators and school systems in their communities. One of our key initiatives over the next several years is to respond to the tremendous number of franchise candidates and interested consumers who are attracted to this vast and growing market.”

Founded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center is a pioneer and leader in the franchise learning center arena. Through more than 250 learning centers in 37 states, Huntington provides instruction in reading, writing, spelling, phonics, mathematics, study skills and SAT and ACT preparation to tens of thousands of students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

“By combining a solid business plan and an outstanding support team with a proven educational program, we offer a uniquely American solution to the concern of so many Americans that their children are falling behind,” said Dr. Raymond Huntington, Chairman and Co-founder, who along with his wife, Eileen Huntington, began Huntington Learning Center in 1977. “Parents and teachers trust us because they recognize that Huntington’s mission is to give every child the best education possible.”

In July, Ray and Eileen Huntington received the Education Industry Association’s James P. Boyle Entrepreneurial Leadership Award, which is presented annually to individuals whose achievements in the education industry exemplify qualities such as courage, perseverance, and a determination to improve educational opportunities for children.