David Pyle – Philanthropist – Mentor – American Career College

For more than three decades, David Pyle has been a leader and innovator in the private, postsecondary education community. As passionate about the community as he is about education, Mr. Pyle is a renowned philanthropist who is especially supportive of health care and education programs that aid underserved and at-risk children and families.

I've made it my personal mission to build educational institutions that provide the highest quality learning environment so that students can achieve success. That means investing in advanced technology, hiring top caliber faculty, designing campuses that promote interaction, and providing students a community of support. Ultimately, I want to ensure students have everything they need to excel in their health care career.

DAVID PYLE

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In all the years I have known David, he has never wavered one iota in his passion and commitment in providing exceptional learning opportunities for students. His genuine interest in the success of students has guided the mission of American Career College and West Coast University. In my book, David Pyle is a winner. To this day, I am honored to be associated with him personally.

MARK HACKEN, Retired Health Care Executive
Board of Trustees, West Coast University

As a result of David Pyle’s generosity and compassion, KidWorks is able to reach greater numbers of Santa Ana’s at-risk children and families. David shares our belief that hope is a powerful force that can change lives and help children and families fulfill their dreams of a better life. From our staff, to our board of directors, to the children and families whose lives he helps transform, David has our heartfelt appreciation.

AVA STEAFFENS, President/CEO
KidWorks

I met Mr. Pyle in the summer of 2011, when I had the opportunity to attend WCU’s amazing international studies program at the University of Oxford. I was impressed with the way he went out of his way to meet and get to know the WCU students. Obviously he has a lot of responsibilities to juggle, but he genuinely sought us out and wanted our feedback. It’s clear that he truly cares about students, and that’s reflected in the quality of the programs and campuses WCU offers.

SARA ROCHA, 2011 BSN Graduate
West Coast University

Augie Nieto is a long-time friend of David Pyle. In 2005, Augie was diagnosed with ALS, and he founded Augie’s Quest shortly thereafter. The intention of Augie’s Quest is to raise awareness and fund research for a cure for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Pyle and Peter Ueberroth, President of the 1984 Summer Olympics, were recently honored by for their support of ALS research. At the annual Tradition of Hope Gala in 2011, Pyle received the Humanitarian Award and Ueberroth received the Robert Ross Founders Award.