Learning Care Group, Inc. announced that John Lichtenberg will join the organization as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) effective April 15, 2013. As CMO, Lichtenberg will be responsible for leading Learning Care Group's efforts to effectively connect with customers to drive new enrollments and further strengthen customer loyalty. Lichtenberg has more than 20 years of leadership experience in brand development, marketing and advertising. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Marketing at New World Systems, the largest privately held software development corporation in Michigan with customers in 48 states. Previously, Lichtenberg was Vice President, Chief Marketing and Enrollment Management Officer at Walsh College in Michigan.

Learning Care Group, Inc. announced that Susan Canizares, Ph.D., will join the organization as Chief Academic Officer effective October 15, 2012. As CAO, Canizares will be responsible for leading all aspects of the educational mission of Learning Care Group, including refining curricula and the policies and practices that address academic achievement. Reporting directly to the CEO, she will work closely with the company's school directors and teachers to maximize support for the enhancement of innovative learning products and solutions. Prior to joining Learning Care Group, Canizares was senior vice president and general manager of the English Learner Group at Pearson Education, where she led strategic planning and comprehensive program development. Previously, she was president of the Harcourt Achieve Supplemental Group, then senior vice president and publisher for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's K-12 Division.

Learning Care Group, Inc. announced that Mark R. Bierley will join the organization as Chief Financial Officer effective June 11, 2012. As CFO, Bierley will be responsible for leading Learning Care Group in maintaining a solid financial foundation, enabling it to continue to provide educational excellence and outstanding childcare solutions that meet ever-evolving customer needs. Bierley has more than 20 years of financial and accounting leadership experience. Most recently, he served as CFO and Senior Vice President of The Pantry Inc. Previously, Bierley served in a variety of managerial roles at Borders Inc. Prior to working with Borders, he held positions in the financial departments for Dunham's Sporting Goods, Federal-Mogul Corporation and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Bierley holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.