Leadership
Chyrl Ayers, Chief Executive Officer
Brian Duckworth, Chief Technology Officer
The Global Leadership Team
Chyrl Ayers, Chief Executive Officer
Chyrl is a founding partner of Global Financial Aid Services, Inc. She has specialized in the administration of Title IV programs in the post-secondary education industry for the past 30 years. Chyrl started as a Director of Financial Aid for a small college system and ultimately served as Corporate Director of Financial Aid. Prior to Global, Chyrl served as Director of College Operations for the Student Finance Service Center at Philips Colleges.
Chyrl is a highly respected member of the financial aid community, and her approach to the administration of Title IV funds has and always will be to make sure the student comes first. She has served as co-chairman of the Program Committee for the Mississippi Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and has presented topics on Title IV administration for several State Associations of Private Post-Secondary Schools and State Associations of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
Brian Duckworth, Chief Technology Officer
In his role as Chief Technology Officer, Brian develops and oversees the automation and technology incorporated into Global’s services. He has over 20 years of experience working in technology development for higher education. Before Global, Brian served in various technology and management positions for a National Services provider with over 1,200 locations.