Mr. Vogt is an accomplished and insightful leader with over 30 years of experience, dedicated to providing vision, integrity, and drive throughout Galen College of Nursing. He has served as the CEO since 2004, leading one of the largest nursing colleges in the country with campuses and programs in Louisville, KY; Hazard, KY; Cincinnati, OH; San Antonio, TX; Tampa Bay, FL; and Online. Grounded in a mission dedicated to expanding access to nursing education, Mr. Vogt has guided a significant expansion of nursing academic programs, modern learning environments, and the pioneering of innovative pathways for entering the nursing profession.

Prior to joining Galen, Mr. Vogt was Chief Operating Officer of a private investment group specializing in education. He also served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Republic Bancorp. Early in his career, Mr. Vogt was employed by a “Big Four” public accounting firm as a certified public accountant and provided accounting, securities, and consulting services to a wide array of clients.

Mr. Vogt is active both in his local community and the national professional nursing community, serving on various volunteer boards. He currently serves on the National League for Nursing Board of Governors, National League for Nursing Foundation Board, as well as its Public Policy and Finance Committees. He is also a member of the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council, and the Health Enterprises Network of Kentucky. Mr. Vogt is a graduate of Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.