Dr. John G. Flores is an authority in the field of education, technology and telecommunications.  As Chief Executive Officer of the United States Distance Learning Association, Dr. Flores, leads a global association focused on the support, development and application of distance learning.

Prior to this Dr. Flores was President and CEO of Global Learning Network, a Seattle based company focusing on the development and broadcast of educational programming in partnership with the Direct Broadcast Satellite industry.  In addition Dr. Flores served as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Telecommunications (MCET).  At MCET Dr. Flores lead an award winning national organization that produced distance learning programming through the Mass Learnpike broadcasting network.  During his tenure he built MCET Corporation into an outstanding multi-million dollar business successfully combining federal and state telecommunications projects with the private sector.  Dr. Flores has also served as a K-12 Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts, a teacher and as an educational technology specialist in his previous professional experiences.  Throughout his career he has used his leadership and knowledge to promote high expectations and improve the overall quality of school programs, student achievement and public awareness.  As a businessperson he has combined that same ability in the development and implementation of very successful business practices resulting in profitable companies and quality products.