Student First Appoints Jim Broyhill as Eastern Regional Vice President of Sales 

Higher education technology veteran Jim Broyhill to lead eastern regional sales efforts grounded in institutional expertise, digital transformation, and a commitment to student success. 

Palm Beach, FL — Student First, a modern, innovative cloud-based student information system provider designed to simplify administrative workflows and enhance the student experience, proudly announces the appointment of Jim Broyhill as Eastern Regional Vice President of Sales. 

In this role, Jim will lead regional sales efforts for Student First, helping higher education institutions move beyond the limitations of legacy systems toward modern, cloud-based SIS solutions built for today’s students and tomorrow’s challenges. His work will support Student First’s mission to empower institutions to drive operational efficiency, elevate the student experience, and make faster, data-driven decisions. 

“We are excited to welcome Jim to the Student First team,” said David Meek, Chief Executive Officer, Student First. “With more than 30 years in higher education technology, Jim brings a depth of institutional knowledge and a genuine understanding of what it takes to guide campuses through transformative change. His focus on replacing legacy constraints with modern, student-centric solutions aligns directly with what Student First was built to do. Jim’s expertise and commitment to the institutions he serves will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our reach and impact across higher education.” 

Jim Broyhill brings more than three decades of experience in higher education technology, with a career focused on driving digital transformation and helping institutions achieve long-term success. He has worked with universities across the country to move beyond legacy system constraints, implementing modern, cloud-based architectures that better serve diverse student populations and support institutional agility. 

At Student First, Jim will focus on building trusted partnerships with institutions ready to modernize their student information systems, guiding them through the transition to a platform purpose-built for higher education’s evolving needs. 

“I’ve spent my career working alongside higher education institutions as they navigate the complexities of modernizing their technology,” said Jim Broyhill, Eastern Regional Vice President of Sales. “What drew me to Student First is straightforward: this is a platform that was built with the institution in mind from day one. There are no legacy constraints to work around, no patchwork integrations to manage. Institutions get a truly modern, cloud-based SIS that empowers their teams and supports their students the way they deserve. I’m looking forward to connecting more campuses with a solution that can genuinely move the needle for them.” 

 About Student First 

Student First is an innovative cloud-based student information system (SIS) and technology partner for higher education institutions focused on empowering campuses to work smarter and achieve better outcomes. With a suite of integrated tools spanning recruiting & admissions, advising, academic operations, financial aid, student billing, and more, Student First enables institutions to reduce administrative burden, improve data accuracy, and deliver a seamless student experience. For more information, visit https://www.studentfirst.com.

Media Contact

Erin Grant

Vice President of Marketing

https://erin.grant@studentfirst.com

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