The Leona Group Executive and Leadership Team

William Coats, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at The Leona Group, directs the overarching strategic vision for educational management services across multiple states. Coats architects long-term growth initiatives while ensuring alignment between academic performance standards and business sustainability. By overseeing the expansion of school start-up support, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer maintains high quality benchmarks across the entire portfolio. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with regional stakeholders to refine educational delivery models. William Coats drives the organizational culture, prioritizing student outcomes and operational excellence in every district. Through rigorous oversight of corporate governance, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer secures the stability of the educational network. The Founder & Chief Executive Officer consistently evaluates market trends to adapt service offerings, ensuring that the organization remains a leader in the competitive landscape of educational management services throughout the Midwest and Southwest regions.

Patrick Lawrence, the Chief Financial Officer at The Leona Group, manages the fiscal health and budgetary integrity of the entire educational management portfolio. Lawrence executes complex financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation strategies to support school operations across Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. By monitoring revenue streams and expenditure patterns, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that every school receives necessary funding for academic programs. This role requires constant interaction with the Board to provide transparent reporting on financial performance and risk mitigation. Patrick Lawrence drives cost-efficiency initiatives, optimizing operational budgets to maximize the impact of educational investments. The Chief Financial Officer maintains strict compliance with state-specific financial regulations, safeguarding the fiscal reputation of the organization. Through precise financial modeling, the Chief Financial Officer supports the long-term viability of the educational services provided, ensuring that resources align perfectly with the mission of fostering student achievement in every managed facility.

Michele Kaye, the Chief Operating Officer at The Leona Group, oversees the daily execution of academic and business operations across the multi-state network. Kaye directs the implementation of standardized operational protocols, ensuring that school start-up support and ongoing management services meet rigorous quality benchmarks. By coordinating between regional teams and corporate headquarters, the Chief Operating Officer maintains seamless service delivery in Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. This leadership role involves optimizing internal processes to enhance school-level performance and administrative efficiency. Michele Kaye drives the integration of new educational technologies and curriculum support systems to improve classroom outcomes. The Chief Operating Officer monitors key performance indicators to identify areas for operational improvement, ensuring that every school functions at peak capacity. Through proactive management of logistical challenges, the Chief Operating Officer supports the broader organizational goal of providing high-quality educational environments that empower students and educators alike across the entire operational footprint.

Eddie Wheeler, the Chief of Staff at The Leona Group, manages internal communications and coordinates cross-functional projects to ensure organizational alignment with the corporate mission. Wheeler facilitates the execution of strategic priorities by bridging the gap between executive leadership and operational departments. By streamlining administrative workflows, the Chief of Staff enhances the efficiency of the leadership team in Phoenix and across regional markets. This role involves managing high-level initiatives, including the coordination of school start-up support and the implementation of company-wide policies. Eddie Wheeler drives the development of internal processes that support the growth of educational services in Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The Chief of Staff monitors project timelines and resource utilization, ensuring that all departments remain focused on core objectives. Through effective management of executive priorities, the Chief of Staff maintains the operational rhythm necessary for the organization to deliver consistent, high-quality educational management services to every partner school.