Harold Horton
About Harold Horton
Harold Horton is the Senior Vice President of Higher Education Practice at MAXIMUS, with a career spanning various roles in higher education and management consulting.
Title at MAXIMUS
Harold Horton holds the position of Senior Vice President, Higher Education Practice at MAXIMUS. His tenure at the company spans a substantial period of over 18 years, having started in 2005. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the firm's higher education initiatives and projects, ensuring the development and implementation of effective education strategies.
Previous Experience at Ohio Board of Regents
Before joining MAXIMUS, Harold Horton worked as the Director of Ohio's Higher Education Information System at the Ohio Board of Regents from 1998 to 2005. During his seven-year tenure, he managed and analyzed higher education data to support the state's policymaking and strategic planning efforts.
Experience at Franklin University
Harold Horton served as the University Registrar and Assistant Dean for Students at Franklin University from 1993 to 1998. Over these five years, he was responsible for student registration processes, academic records, and providing support for student services and affairs.
Work at Freedom House, Inc.
From 1987 to 1990, Harold Horton was a Program Manager for Project REACH at Freedom House, Inc. in Boston, MA. In this role, he oversaw community-based initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes and providing support to underrepresented populations.
Educational Background
Harold Horton earned a Master of City Planning (MCP) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied management and public policy from 1987 to 1989. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics-Computer Science from Trinity College-Hartford, having completed his undergraduate studies from 1981 to 1985. Additionally, he received a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Institute of Project Management.