Education Management Corporation announced the appointment of Tyler D. Gronbach as senior vice president (SVP) of corporate communications. Gronbach, who joins the company on August 1, 2013, will report to Joan H. Walker, executive vice president, corporate and government affairs. In his new role, Gronbach will be responsible for developing and executing internal and external communications strategies aimed at highlighting the unique approach to and value of an education gained at the colleges and universities of the company's four educational systems, including Argosy University, the Art Institutes, Brown Mackie Colleges and South University.

As SVP, he will also serve as the company's main liaison with the media. Prior to joining Education Management, Gronbach held the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Dex One Corporation, where he was responsible for developing the overall integrated communications strategy and objectives for the company.