Every member of our leadership team shares unique insights from their professional and personal life experiences. This team has a variety of backgrounds in multi-unit and high-growth businesses, as well as best-in-class and Fortune 500 organizations, bringing a unique and innovative perspective to the child care and early education space.
Meet Our LeadershipPassion and dedication drive our entire organization.
We are a purpose-driven organization, and it all starts with leaders who inspire the LCG team to deliver on Our Promise: To have a positive impact on every child we serve, their families, our teachers, and our communities.
Learning Care Group Leadership Team
Mark R. Bierley, Chief Executive Officer
Mark R. Bierley is Chief Executive Officer of Learning Care Group, the second-largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. Learning Care Group operates more than 1,070 schools in 39 states, the District of Columbia and internationally. As CEO, Bierley is responsible for all aspects of the company’s strategy, leadership and operations.
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Douglas R. Baker, Chief Financial Officer
Douglas R. Baker is Chief Financial Officer at Learning Care Group, a position he has held since September 2017. As CFO, Baker leads Learning Care Group's Finance and Real Estate functions in addition to its strategic growth initiatives as the company furthers its leadership role among childcare providers through educational excellence and outstanding customer service.
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Daniel Follis, Jr., General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Daniel Follis, Jr. has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Learning Care Group since September 2016. Follis leads all aspects of legal, compliance and regulatory affairs for Learning Care Group throughout the U.S. and internationally. His responsibilities include oversight for governance, intellectual property, employment and labor issues, as well as franchise relationships. He also serves as the company’s Corporate Secretary.
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Judy Fimiani, Chief Human Resources Officer
Judy Fimiani is Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Learning Care Group, a role she has held since July 2018. As CHRO, Fimiani oversees an HR organization that provides stewardship of the company culture and engages a workforce of more than 20,000 employees. She is responsible for guiding LCG’s talent management philosophy, as well as articulating the company’s strategy for acquiring, developing, rewarding and retaining the best talent.
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Dr. Johnna Weller, Chief Academic Officer
Johnna Weller is Chief Academic Officer at Learning Care Group, a position she has held since August 2022. Weller is responsible for leading all aspects of Learning Care Group’s educational mission – including refining curricula, instruction, pedagogy, learning, and the policies and practices that address academic achievement. She works closely with the company's directors and teachers to maximize support for further enhancing the innovative educational resources and best practices that nurture whole child development, ensure school readiness, and deliver great experiences for students and teachers alike.
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Sean Sondreal, Chief Business Development Officer
Sean Sondreal is Chief Business Development Officer for Learning Care Group, a position he has held since September 2022. He is responsible for leading the company’s rapidly growing Employer Solutions and Sales business, leveraging its network of community-based schools. Sondreal spearheads efforts to provide organizations with flexible and affordable solutions to meet the child care needs of their entire workforce as workplace arrangements evolve and working parents increasingly seek employment opportunities that include support for high quality child care.
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Abe Hong, Chief Technology Officer
Abe Hong is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Learning Care Group, a position he has held since August 2021. Hong is responsible for leading all aspects of Learning Care Group’s technology strategy and its information technology (IT) function and capabilities, overseeing technical infrastructure, business applications, technology integration and digital initiatives as the company furthers its leadership role among childcare providers through educational excellence and outstanding customer service.
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Joanna Cline, Chief Marketing Officer
Joanna Cline is Chief Marketing Officer for Learning Care Group, a position she has held since September 2022. In this role, Cline is responsible for the company’s marketing and communications efforts, including the full customer experience, from acquisition through retention.
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