Head of Workforce Development Division Named

"In the last decade, ACT has firmly positioned itself as a leader in workforce productivity and development," said Ferguson. "Michael Eisenstein has a combination of experience and industry knowledge that will aid ACT tremendously in reaching its corporate goals."

Eisenstein brings 28 years of experience in professional and electronic publishing, e-learning, and assessment and testing curriculum to ACT. Previously, he was senior vice president of product and business development at Peterson's, a division of Thomson Learning, where he produced award-winning e-learning products for education markets. He also has held senior management positions at LexisNexis and the e-learning subsidiaries of several major universities, including Cornell. An attorney, Eisenstein practiced appellate law for more than 20 years and is a member of the federal and New York bar associations. He holds a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a juris doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School. He and his wife, Robin, have two children, Melissa, 21, and Sherry, 16.

"The development of a skilled, intelligent workforce is of singular importance to the American economy and its ability to compete in global markets," Eisenstein said. "We can no longer pay lip service to the idea that we must develop our human capital. ACT has developed a broad spectrum of premium tools and services to help individuals and organizations reach their potential. I'm thrilled to be part of a team that plays such a positive role in strengthening our workforce."