Andrew Benton

Corporate Officer/Principal at

American Bar Association

Net worth: 525 $ as of 2026-08-30

73 year

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Andrew K.
Benton currently works at American Bar Association, as Member, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, as Member, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, as Member, and American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges & U, as Member.
Mr. Benton also formerly worked at Pepperdine University, as President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee from 2000 to 2019, American Council on Education, as Chairman, National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, as Vice Chairman from 2011 to 2017, Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities, as Chairman, Ensysce Biosciences, Inc., as Director, and Ensysce Biosciences, Inc., as Independent Director from 2019 to 2025.
Mr. Benton received his undergraduate degree in 1974 from Oklahoma Christian University and graduate degree in 1979 from Oklahoma City University.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
ENSYSCE BIOSCIENCES, INC. 0.01%	2025-11-12	1,335 ( 0.01% )	525 $	2026-08-30

Andrew Benton active positions

Companies	Position	Start
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Council for Higher Education Accreditation Council for Higher Education Accreditation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a national advocate and institutional voice for academic quality through accreditation. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. It is an association of degree-granting colleges and universities that recognizes institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations. CHEA recognition indicates that an accrediting organization has met rigorous standards for promoting academic quality, institutional improvement, and student success. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group (CIQG) is an international affiliate committed to promoting quality higher education globally.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Los Angeles World Affairs Council Los Angeles World Affairs Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates world affairs council	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges & U American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges & U The American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges & Universities is a company located in the US.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Andrew Benton

Companies	Position	End
ENSYSCE BIOSCIENCES, INC.	Director/Board Member	2025-01-06
Pepperdine University Pepperdine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Chief Executive Officer	2019-06-30
Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities (AICCU) is a nonprofit coalition of over 80 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities, collectively known as the independent colleges and universities (ICCU) sector. The private company is located in the US. These institutions award a significant portion of the state's bachelor's and graduate degrees. AICCU supports its members through advocacy at state and federal levels, shaping higher education policy and advancing legislative agendas. It provides professional development, research and data resources—including reports on enrollment, financial aid, transfer pathways, and workforce outcomes—and communications such as newsletters and podcasts. The association also offers enterprise solutions, including vetted contracts and partnerships to help member campuses save resources. AICCU facilitates student transfer through initiatives like the AICCU Transfer Commitment and integration with assist.org, guaranteeing admission with junior standing to participating institutions for students completing approved associate degrees for transfer. The organization emphasizes values such as social justice, leadership, innovation, and community engagement across its diverse member institutions.	Chairman	-
American Council on Education American Council on Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Chairman	-
Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. /Old/ Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. /Old/ Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies drugs for pain and cancer markets	Director/Board Member	-

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Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma Christian University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Pepperdine University Pepperdine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Los Angeles World Affairs Council Los Angeles World Affairs Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates world affairs council	Commercial Services
American Council on Education American Council on Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities is the sole national organization representing private, nonprofit higher education institutions in the United States. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. The organization provides resources such as federal student aid data, research publications, policy briefs, webinars, and advocacy tools to assist members in navigating legislative and regulatory developments. Key initiatives include the Student Aid Alliance, a coalition advocating for federal student aid programs, and the Legal Services Review Panel, which addresses legal issues affecting independent colleges. It collaborates with state-level associations to coordinate advocacy efforts at both federal and state levels and offers guidance on significant federal policy changes affecting private institutions. The association supports members through training series, advocacy resources, and tools for congressional engagement, and is governed by a board of directors and a secretariat representing diverse regional and special-purpose associations. Founded in 1976, it advocates on public policy issues including student aid, tax policy, and regulatory matters to protect and promote the interests of its members, which encompass over 1,700 colleges and universities serving more than 5 million students nationwide.	Commercial Services
Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. /Old/ Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. /Old/ Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies drugs for pain and cancer markets	Distribution Services
Council for Higher Education Accreditation Council for Higher Education Accreditation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a national advocate and institutional voice for academic quality through accreditation. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. It is an association of degree-granting colleges and universities that recognizes institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations. CHEA recognition indicates that an accrediting organization has met rigorous standards for promoting academic quality, institutional improvement, and student success. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group (CIQG) is an international affiliate committed to promoting quality higher education globally.	Commercial Services
Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company	Health Technology
Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities (AICCU) is a nonprofit coalition of over 80 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities, collectively known as the independent colleges and universities (ICCU) sector. The private company is located in the US. These institutions award a significant portion of the state's bachelor's and graduate degrees. AICCU supports its members through advocacy at state and federal levels, shaping higher education policy and advancing legislative agendas. It provides professional development, research and data resources—including reports on enrollment, financial aid, transfer pathways, and workforce outcomes—and communications such as newsletters and podcasts. The association also offers enterprise solutions, including vetted contracts and partnerships to help member campuses save resources. AICCU facilitates student transfer through initiatives like the AICCU Transfer Commitment and integration with assist.org, guaranteeing admission with junior standing to participating institutions for students completing approved associate degrees for transfer. The organization emphasizes values such as social justice, leadership, innovation, and community engagement across its diverse member institutions.	Commercial Services
American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges & U American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges & U The American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges & Universities is a company located in the US.