Rick J. Stern

Rick J. Stern is a seasoned entrepreneur and software development expert with over twenty years of experience building and managing non-credit-based programs. He is the founder and owner of Xenegrade, a privately-owned software development firm based in the United States. Xenegrade is a leading provider of web-based student registration and records management systems, and the designer and developer of XenDirect, a top-of-the-line registration software system. Rick takes pride in providing high-quality data management, business intelligence tools, and reliable support to educational institutions in a cost-efficient manner without long-term commitments. He is a former Director of Continuing Education at Monroe 1 BOCES and Assistant Supervisor at WE-MO-CO Occupational and Technical Center. Rick holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Finance from the University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Mathematics from the State University of New York College at Brockport.

In his free time, Rick enjoys exploring new technologies and staying current with industry trends. He is also an active member of various trade associations.