Our Corporate Profile
Pacific Metrics was founded in 2000 by a group of educators, assessment specialists and programming experts to provide specialized psychometric, software and content development services for statewide assessments. The company uses its expertise to create thoughtful and efficient solutions to test development and implementation and has achieved recognition as a leading developer of content, innovative Web-based assessments and online reporting services.
Our Mission
The mission of Pacific Metrics is to bring lasting improvements to the assessment and learning environment through the thoughtful use of technology. The company has achieved recognition for its technical work and for being a leading developer of innovative, customized, Web-based formative and summative assessments, learning systems, and online reporting tools—all vital services in today’s high-profile assessment environment. Pacific Metrics also delivers specialized psychometric, technical, software and content development services to state departments of education and organizations that develop, administer and score large-scale assessments.
Executive Team
Pacific Metrics is a privately held corporation founded in July 2000 by an executive team with many years of experience in large-scale assessment, psychometrics, and software development.
- Psychometrics
- Dr. Howard C. Mitzel, CEO and Co-Founder
- Technology
- Steven R. Chase, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
- Business Development
- Stella Gibbs, Executive Vice President
- Program Management
- Bob Guerin, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
- Content Development
- Leslie Mugan, Senior Director of Content Development and Programs