American Public Education, Inc. announced that Pete Gibbons will retire from his position as Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, on or about June 20, 2016, at which time he will cease to serve as an executive officer of the Company for purposes of the federal securities laws. Following his retirement, Mr. Gibbons will remain with the Company as Senior Vice President, Special Projects. In his new role, he will assist the Company’s senior management and the Board of Directors in matters relating to senior-level employee relations, the previously-announced anticipated organizational realignment, APUS accreditation and corporate governance, among other things.