NOVI,
Mich., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning
Care Group, Inc. (LCG), the second-largest for-profit early
education and child care provider in North America, today announced the appointment
of John Bork as President and Chief
Operating Officer, effective July 22,
2024.
"We are pleased to welcome John
Bork to the LCG team," said Mark
Bierley, CEO at Learning Care Group. "We currently see
tremendous opportunities for growth within the company, and John is
recognized as a leader who can help navigate the changes that
growth will bring. We believe he will be instrumental in
maintaining a culture that develops people and delivers excellent
service, with an emphasis on quality and
consistency."
In his role as President and COO, Bork will oversee a range of
functions for LCG, including daily operations in the company's core
schools and integration planning on new builds and acquisitions, as
well as operational policies and procedures. In addition, Bork will
oversee LCG marketing initiatives across the organization.
Bork has over 20 years' experience leading a range of companies,
primarily within the veterinary services sector. Throughout his
career, Mr. Bork has earned a reputation for growing and scaling
businesses while simultaneously developing opportunities for
expanding diversity in the industry.
Prior to joining LCG, Bork served as President, Vet Health
Services at PetSmart, where he oversaw the opening of more than 50
veterinarian-owned hospitals. In 2017, he founded WellHaven Pet
Health, a network of pet hospitals that has grown to include more
than 40 pet hospitals across five U.S. states. He served as CEO and
was a member of the WellHaven Board of Directors. In addition, Mr.
Bork held several leadership roles at Banfield Pet Hospital,
including Vice President, Hospital Operations, overseeing a period
of significant growth for that company. He studied at the
University of Minnesota, with an
emphasis in business administration and entrepreneurism.
"I look forward to working with Learning Care Group," said Bork.
"I have always been energized by mission-driven companies, and LCG
is a company that is truly living its promise to have positive
impacts on children, families, teachers, and communities. This is
an exciting time for LCG, and I am very proud to be a part of
it."
About Learning Care Group, Inc.
Learning Care Group (LCG) is the second-largest for-profit
early education and child care provider in North America and a leader in
employer-sponsored solutions that meet the needs of organizations
and their working families. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, LCG provides quality care and
early learning for children 6 weeks to 12 years through 11 unique
brands. Supporting families and inspiring children to love learning
for more than 50 years, LCG operates 1,070+ schools in 39 states
and enables child development through a comprehensive,
research-based curriculum in a safe, nurturing, fun school
environment. LCG is committed to transforming the child care
industry, exceeding its partners' expectations, and enhancing the
way children learn and grow every day. For more information, please
visit www.learningcaregroup.com.
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