October 9, 2015, 2015 (Phoenix, Ariz.) — The Arizona Charter Academy has elected John Randolph to its board of directors. Mr. Randolph is a Member of the law firm of Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

“John was instrumental in securing financing for a large expansion project for our school and has proven himself to be a valuable colleague,” says Melissa Holdaway, CEO of the Arizona Charter Academy. “He is deeply committed to his practice and the importance of a quality education for Arizona’s youth.”

John said, “I am deeply invested in the educational opportunities that we are providing our young people in the Valley and State of Arizona. I believe we need to offer learning activities that stimulate the intellectual curiosity of everyone involved and keep our youth engaged and excited about learning.”

As an attorney, John represents banks and other lending institutions in numerous transactions ranging from $2,000,000 to $200,000,000, including multi-state collateralized transactions and restructuring of existing financing arrangements. He also represents lenders, including banks and financial service companies in connection with workouts, prejudgment strategies and remedies, trustee’s sales, foreclosures, UCC remedies and enforcement. John is recognized as an Arizona Business Leader in the Banking Law section of AzBusiness Leaders, 2013-2015. A long-time Phoenix resident, John is also listed as one of the “Top People to Know in Commercial Real Estate” in the “Attorneys to Know” section of Arizona Commercial Real Estate’s 2013-2014 edition.

About the Arizona Charter Academy
Since the day Arizona Charter Academy first opened its doors, it has strived to offer exceptional education in an engaging and supportive culture. Its core mission is to empower all students to be responsible, successful and productive citizens through building their college and career readiness skills. The administration strongly believes that all of its students can succeed, and its goal is to build future leaders and entrepreneurs who will have a positive impact on their community. Thanks to its low 24:1 student/teacher ratio, its students receive the time and attention they need and deserve. Each and every member of the staff is passionate about helping students do well in school, and they often go above and beyond to make sure they have a positive experience. The Arizona Charter Academy’ motto is to help each student find his or her purpose, while also building character and providing an education that is truly exceptional. For more information, go to http://www.azcharter.com/.

About Sherman & Howard
Sherman & Howard L.L.C. assists its clients in most aspects of law affecting businesses and public institutions. Sherman & Howard’s approximately 175 attorneys currently practice law from 11 offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Denver, Colorado Springs, Steamboat Springs, and Aspen, Colorado; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada; St. Louis, Missouri; and Atlanta, Georgia.

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