Andrew is a sought-after business advisor and consultant with nearly two decades of experience empowering C-level executives and Boards of Directors. Known for his ability to simplify the complexities of modern business, Andrew delivers practical, actionable strategies that drive real results—often as soon as Monday morning.

His journey began in his mother’s business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA at the tender age of 8, where he developed a keen understanding of business operations at a young age. Armed with exceptional analytical skills, Andrew quickly gained recognition as a young engineer with a natural gift for business strategy. Encouraged by his mentors, he pursued and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with high distinction while serving in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

Today, Andrew leverages his deep experience to guide struggling companies across various industries to revitalization and success. As a published author, Andrew is sharing his insights with a broader audience, helping businesses not just survive, but thrive in today’s fast-paced environment.

Dennis is a Shareholder at Hogan, Marren, Babbo & Rose, Ltd., and the co-chairman of the firm’s education practice. Dennis is also the former Deputy General Counsel for Postsecondary Education and Regulatory Services at the U.S. Department of Education. With more than 15 years of experience, Dennis, who also served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement in the Office for Civil Rights, has a diverse national law practice that allows him to provide a wide range of services to college and universities, student lenders, education investors, and education technology and service providers on Education Law and Policy, Corporate Transactions, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Title IX & Civil Rights, and Litigation.

Dennis is a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys and a Board member of the Center for Education Reform.

Specialties: Education, higher education, education technology, government relations, regulatory compliance, restructuring, policy work, private equity, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, venture capital, privacy issues, regulatory matters, government investigations, trial and appellate litigation, labor and employment, higher education finance.

I am a strategy consultant with thirty years of experience supporting PE firms, PE backed education companies, universities and K-12 education institutions, and Federal and State government agencies. I joined Stax in 2025 where we support PE firms with buy-side commercial diligence, value creation, and sell-side support.

Previously I was the leader of EY-Parthenon Americas Government and Public Sector Practice and EY-Parthenon’s Global Education Practice with a mission to augment EY’s efforts with world-class strategy capabilities.

For nearly three decades, I have led client engagements on policy, general strategy, performance improvement and investment due diligence. My clients include federal, state and local governments; non-profit institutions; high-growth organizations; publicly listed global companies; and investors. In addition, I have participated in numerous high-profile corporate turnarounds, mergers, divestitures and privatizations in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.

I am a frequent speaker and moderator at leading global forums in the education sector and forums focused on US Federal, state, and local government and have served on several education organization boards.