Our Franchise
Leadership Team

Experienced

Team of Experts

Our franchise leadership team knows what it takes drive success in the early education and child care industry. Franchisees benefit from the tools, technology, and processes they’ve developed over years in the education and franchise space.

The experience of our leaders is our franchise owners’ most valuable resource, and it shows! Our corporate-owned child care centers have been thriving for two decades, and our franchise system has experienced stable growth since 2011.

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Get to Know Our Franchise Leadership Team

Gigi Schweikert

Chief Executive Officer

Gigi Schweikert

Chief Executive Officer

Guy Falzarano

Co-Founder

Guy Falzarano

Co-Founder

Helena Beaubrun

Chief Financial Officer

Helena Beaubrun

Chief Financial Officer

Brenda Febbo, CFE

Chief Marketing Officer

Brenda Febbo, CFE

Chief Marketing Officer

Benjamin Blake

Chief Information Officer

Benjamin Blake

Chief Information Officer

Joanne Sofia, CFE

Chief Operating Officer

Joanne Sofia, CFE

Chief Operating Officer

Craig Murray

Chief Development Officer

Craig Murray

Chief Development Officer

Jim DiRugeris

Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales

Jim DiRugeris

Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales

Bring Our Franchise to Your Community

If you’re looking to make a difference in your community, Lightbridge Academy has identified available territories in markets all over the country that are primed for scalable franchise growth.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about franchise opportunities in your area.

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