National American University Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Samuel D. Kerr, its provost, secretary, and general counsel, to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer for the Company, effective May 10, 2013. Kerr has served as NAU's provost since 2008 and as an adjunct faculty member of NAU since 2002. Dr. Kerr was also NAU's system vice president for administration and general counsel from 2004 to 2008 and vice president for human resources and general counsel from 2001 to 2004.

Prior to joining NAU, Dr. Kerr served as managing partner of the law firm Banks, Johnson, Colbath & Kerr, Prof. L.L.C., from 1995 to 2001.