Dr. Ali Y. Bazzi – President

Dr. Ali Bazzi, is the President of HES and Superintendent of the four HES Academies.  Dr. Bazzi has been with HES for almost ten years. Dr. Bazzi has coached athletics for five years, taught in the classroom for three years, and has been an administrator for the past 12 years.

Dr. Bazzi spent the past ten years focusing his studies in exploring an issue of increasing importance in today’s country; the negotiations and contestations that arise in educational districts. Dr. Bazzi has worked on establishing literature showing data and techniques that are effective for schools to use. Dr. Bazzi has worked to close the educational gaps within HES schools and has worked with staff on increasing standardized assessment results. Through his studies and collaboration amongst hundreds of staff members, his goal is to get all students to earn a full-ride scholarship, graduate with a post-secondary level degree, and provide good citizenship that helps communities grow.

In 2017, Dr. Bazzi was a finalist for the MAPSA Administrator of the Year award, which is handed out to the top performing administrators for their performance and contribution to education. Some of the notable awards that the HES schools received include: #1 Top Performing School by Mackinaw Center for Public Policy (2016), #1 Safest School in the State of Michigan (Niche.com 2016), Bronze Medal – U.S. World News for Best Performing High School (2016), and Silver Medal-U.S. World News for Best Performing High School (2017).  Dr. Bazzi received a bachelor’s of arts degree in anthropology from Oakland University, a master’s degree in cultural anthropology from Western Michigan University, an educational specialist degree from Oakland University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Eastern Michigan University.


Mr. Haidar Nemer – Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Haidar Nemer is the Chief Executive Officer of HES and the Chief Business Executive of the four HES academies.

Mr. Nemer has extensive experience in the fields of accounting, management, and customer service. Mr. Nemer has been with HES since 2013.  Mr. Nemer received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s of science in accounting from Wayne State University. In addition to overseeing the day to day accounting functions, Mr. Nemer is responsible for supervising accounts receivable, accounts payable, grants management analysis, purchasing, maintaining vendor relations, and preparation of financial statements. Mr. Nemer improved his accounting skills by continually searching for areas to increase efficiency long term, to bring quality and consistency in the overall financial and department operations.

Mr. Nemer has long term commitment to HES and the students. Mr. Nemer volunteers at various nonprofit organizations that serve the disadvantaged and youth in the community.