Brian Hartnack

CEO, Archer Education

Biography

Brian Hartnack is the CEO and co-founder of Archer Education. In 2006, Brian and his team set out to improve online marketing in higher education by leveraging technology and best practices pioneered by some of the most successful businesses on the web. During his tenure, Brian has expanded Archer to include robust offerings in digital marketing, enrollment management, analytics, online student experience, and workforce development. He has led the company through multiple strategic acquisitions and successfully navigated Archer through significant shifts in the digital marketing and higher education landscape. Today, Archer serves over 160 higher education institutions from across the United States.

Prior to Archer, Brian helped build and grow Rent.com into the nation’s largest apartment rental website before selling it to eBay in 2005. Brian also held product management roles at Internet Brands and eToys. Brian is a graduate of Cornell University.