Our Founder

Our Founder

ROBERT L. LUDDY

Thales Academy was established in 2007 in a temporary facility in the back of Bob Luddy-s corporate office. Mr. Luddy, our founder, is also President & Founder of CaptiveAire Systems, the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. Mr. Luddy is passionate about quality education and wishes to provide the best possible opportunities for today's students. Through careful management and a dedication to excellence, Mr. Luddy applies the same principles that make CaptiveAire successful to the operation of Thales Academy.

As a result, Thales Academy has grown exponentially in just a few short years, expanding from 30 students in 2007 to over 6,100 students across 13 locations in 3 states today. Daily, Mr. Luddy works to raise Thales Academy's standards to ever higher levels, resulting in an exceptional education at a remarkably affordable rate. We look forward to our continued growth in the coming years.

Read Entrepreneurial Life, Mr. Luddy's story of the founding of CaptiveAire

Read The Thales Way, Mr. Luddy's educational philosophy behind Thales Academy