About SimTutor Inc

Clancy has over 20 years’ experience and a proven track record of launching innovative start-ups, developing and managing market-leading e-Learning platforms, and founding education technology-based foundations. 

Some of Clancy's previous roles include: Founder of  Cleverywhere, an educational gaming company that prepares students for standardized tests; VP of Global Core Platforms for Pearson, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of the non-profit 20 Million Minds Foundation, and Founder of DynamicBooks, the e-textbook subsidiary of Macmillan Publishers.

Outside of work, Clancy enjoys spending time with her family and their many animals.

Allan Meese has more than 30 years of extraordinary success in a series of high-level Finance and Operations roles at top tier companies that include Scholastic Education, Macmillan Publishers, and Pearson Education.

Some of Allan’s previous roles include : Senior Vice President Finance Scholastic Education, a global education company focused on the development of robust literacy skills that allows children to thrive in school and in life; VP Finance at Macmillan Publishers where he oversaw the finance function for the Higher Education Group; CFO of Macmillan New Ventures a new company at Macmillan Publishers dedicated to becoming the premier source of enterprise solutions for the Higher Education market; SVP & COO of Pearson Achievement Solutions, a division of Pearson focused on the transition from a product-based model to a customer-centric framework by marketing solutions featuring bundled products and services in the Pearson portfolio.

Outside of the office, Allan likes spending time enjoying the South Carolina beaches, restaurants, and music scene.

Cherry joined the original New Zealand company in 2008 to help it scale in order to address the US education market. With her team she established the SIMTICS product as a well-recognized and highly respected simulation solution in the post-secondary and K12 education sectors, winning major customers in the US and beyond. She also spent significant time in the US, getting to know customers and showcasing our products at conferences.

After SimTutor established its US operation in 2020, Cherry took on the mantle of Customer Success. She says this is the best job in the company since she gets to interact with our customers so much, both for SIMTICS and SimTutor Author, and across both sales and customer support.

In her earlier career, Cherry worked in large multi-national IT companies in education, sales support, project management, and senior executive roles. 

Outside of work, Cherry relaxes on her 60-foot steel boat with her husband and their two ship's cats, provides free business mentoring through a NZ government agency, and volunteers at Coastguard Communications.

Jamil is a talented software architect and developer with extensive knowledge of cloud-first app development and 3D computer graphics. He has been working with the SIMTICS and SimTutor products for the past 15 years, designing the architecture, overseeing the development of the technology platforms and ongoing enhancements, and working with customers around the globe to deliver effective learning solutions.

With more than 20 years of experience in software development, he has also delivered technology solutions for some of the world’s largest brands.

If Jamil’s not working, he’s probably playing with his young children or out walking his dog.

Ryan has more than 15 years' experience in SaaS, edtech, and publishing. He is a sales and business development consultant who specializes in launching start-ups.

Ryan is an award-winning product manager with deep experience in customer-oriented product development, customer on-boarding and training, strategic partnerships and value proposition design.

Known as a fearless networker who builds confidence and trust with diverse stakeholders, Ryan has proven expertise in leading functional goal-oriented teams while motivating change and innovation.

Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys all four seasons in the mountains near his home in Boulder Colorado.

Jill has over 15 years experience of working with faculty and of coaching and encouraging students to help them achieve their educational goals. Her extensive knowledge of customer service, organizational development, project management, as well as employee development and training, are invaluable in her customer service role. 

Prior to joining SimTutor, Jill held positions such as Corporate Director of Student Services, Continuing Education Coordinator and Online Faculty Operations Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and has spent most of her career working in higher education.

Brad has been in the education technology field for over a decade, primarily focused on helping schools implement technology that will ensure students have access to affordable and effective course materials. He believes technology plays an important role in improving student success.