Dr. Ellis C. Gedney is vice chairman of the Board of Directors of Ex’pression College for the Digital Arts located in Emeryville, California. He was formerly Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Silicon Valley College with campuses located in Fremont, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Jose, and Emeryville, CA.

Ellis has devoted more than 30 years to education, the last 20 of which he has served as a college president or chairman of the board. Prior positions include director of student financial aid, dean of student services, and professor of counseling psychology.

Ellis holds a B.A. degree from Denison University, a Master of Science degree from Columbia University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Virginia. His publications include presentations at both national and international conferences on higher education.

Active in community service or leadership positions, Ellis is the former President of Rubicon Children's Center, a non-profit organization that provides treatment for special children; a board member of the Northington Foundation; a member of educational honoraries: Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, and Alpha Beta Kappa; Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Emeryville Chamber of Commerce, and the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools. Ellis also serves on the board of directors of the Career College Foundation. Committee assignments included convention committee chairman, CCAPAC chairman and the Legislative Advisory Council. He is active as a team leader for ACCSCT and serves as a member of the appeals panel.