Peter Ruppert grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio as the third of six kids with all the typical hopes, dreams, insecurities, and fears of young people. Beginning in high school, he started the first of six companies (some of which failed, and all of which provided tremendous learning). Today, he is a veteran leader in the education industry. Over the past 20+ years, he has opened over 120 schools and acquired more than 25 others. His experience in education spans president and CEO roles of organizations in the private school, charter school, and early education industries. He also served as a public school board member in his local community for five years.

Pete is currently the founder and CEO of Fusion Education Group. Launched in 2007, the company acquired the original Fusion Academy campus in Solana Beach, CA in December, 2008.

Today, Fusion Education Group, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operates more than 75 Fusion and Futures Academies across 16 states and the District of Columbia. In 2020, the company launched Fusion Global Academy (FGA), a one-to-one virtual school that provides 100% live instruction in every class. FGA serves online students throughout the United States and internationally. All the company’s school models provide completely individualized programs based on the needs of each student. Almost all classes are taught in a one-to-one environment: one student, one teacher.

Pete holds a BA in Economics from DePauw University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He and his wife, Jessica, have four children; three sons and a daughter, and reside in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.