Ron Kimberling

Ron Kimberling has extensive experience in higher education leadership, currently serving as a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute since 1996. Kimberling has held various significant roles, including Adjunct Faculty at Elgin Community College from August 2021 to May 2024, and President of Argosy University from 2010 to 2018, overseeing the Chicago and Schaumburg campuses and serving as interim president for the Nashville and Sarasota campuses. Previous positions include Provost & Chief Academic Officer at Dana Education Corporation and various VP/Managing Director roles at Career Education Corporation. Kimberling's academic credentials include multiple degrees from the University of Southern California and California State University, Northridge, emphasizing English and mass communication.