The Leona Group Executive and Leadership Team

William Coats, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at The Leona Group, directs the overarching vision and strategic trajectory of the organization. By establishing long-term goals for academic performance and school start-up support, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment across all regional operations in Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to refine the educational management model. William Coats maintains a focus on scaling the impact of the organization while upholding rigorous standards for business and operational excellence. Through the cultivation of partnerships with school boards and community stakeholders, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer drives the expansion of the educational footprint. By prioritizing sustainable growth and high-quality academic outcomes, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer secures the future of the institution. Coats consistently evaluates market trends to adapt the service delivery model for maximum effectiveness.

Patrick Lawrence, the Chief Financial Officer at The Leona Group, directs the financial strategy and fiscal health of the organization. By overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that the company maintains the capital necessary to support school start-up initiatives and academic services. This role involves managing the financial risks associated with operating across multiple states, including Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Patrick Lawrence provides the executive team with data-driven insights to inform long-term investment decisions and growth strategies. By optimizing the financial structure, the Chief Financial Officer supports the sustainability of the educational management model. Lawrence maintains a focus on transparency and regulatory compliance to protect the interests of the organization and its stakeholders. Through the careful management of assets and liabilities, the Chief Financial Officer drives the financial stability required to deliver high-quality educational support services consistently.

Michele Kaye, the Chief Operating Officer at The Leona Group, oversees the daily business and operational functions that sustain the educational management service provider. By managing the logistical requirements of school start-up support and academic programming, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that all regional sites operate at peak efficiency. This leadership role involves coordinating with school administrators to implement best practices in facility management and operational compliance. Michele Kaye drives the standardization of processes across Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio to maintain consistent quality. By analyzing operational data, the Chief Operating Officer identifies opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement. Kaye maintains a focus on the practical application of educational management strategies to support student achievement. Through the rigorous management of day-to-day operations, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that the organization meets the complex demands of the modern educational landscape while maintaining fiscal and academic integrity.

Eddie Wheeler, the Chief of Staff at The Leona Group, manages internal communications and coordinates cross-departmental initiatives to streamline organizational efficiency. By facilitating the execution of strategic priorities, the Chief of Staff ensures that leadership objectives translate into actionable tasks across the regional network. This role involves overseeing the flow of information between the executive team and various operational units to maintain cohesion. Eddie Wheeler monitors project timelines and resource allocation to support the mission of providing high-quality school start-up support. By optimizing internal processes, the Chief of Staff enhances the agility of the organization in responding to the needs of schools in Arizona, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Wheeler maintains a focus on administrative excellence, ensuring that the executive office functions as a catalyst for institutional growth. Through rigorous oversight of internal workflows, the Chief of Staff drives the successful implementation of corporate policies.