Professor Jesus Reinaldo Rivas, President of Tecana American University (TAU), is a recognized professional of business administration, behavioral sciences, educator and consultant of vast expertise on these four areas. His vast teaching experience began in 1981 embracing: contents research, professor at degree level, postgraduate and postdoctoral professor, tutoring of special degree works, academic consultant, academic director and international executive director. Received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, American National University (USA), also obtained an MBA and at the same university obtained a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in 1981. Bachelor of Laws in Commercial Law, 2001 (U.K.). Master of Science in Organizational Psychology, (U.K.); in 2002 received a Doctorate of Education with a major in Guidance and Counseling, (USA).

Dr. Jesus R. Rivas  is a member of AACIS (American Association for Collegiate Independent Study), since 2002.

Carried out advanced studies in Banking, Information Systems and Computer Science, areas where he developed important careers at commercial banks occupying top managerial positions for more than 12 years.