Mathnasium, an international franchise leader with over 1,000 math tutoring centers and counting, has appointed Kevin Shen as Chief Development Officer.
Chief Executive Officer
Mike has 20-plus years of experience leading teams as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, and EVP/GM across various industries, including eCommerce/DTC/3PL, digital, and media. He’s also experienced in working with multiunit franchising, B2B, and B2C business models. Mike’s “all-in” approach is driven by his commitment to delivering for all constituents (franchisees, shareholders, employees, clients, and vendors). His core business values, authenticity, and integrity guide his business judgment, decision-making, and leadership style.
Chief Operating Officer
Tyler brings with him a wealth of experience in various fields, including finance, systems, customer service, eCommerce, logistics, and M&A. He combines his extensive knowledge and expertise with his excitement for Mathnasium’s mission to help the franchise grow and thrive.
Chief Development Officer
Kevin joins Mathnasium with 13 years of investment banking and franchising experience. Before Mathnasium, he was an executive at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. for eight years, most recently serving as the Vice President, Head of Real Estate Development and Franchise Sales.
Chief Marketing Officer
Michael is a senior marketing leader who cultivates in his teams a spirit of innovation that propels business growth. His experience spans several industries and environments, including retail, healthcare, consumer products, entertainment and financial services. His roles prior to Mathnasium include Vice President of Marketing for the Start Hearing division of Starkey Hearing Technologies and the head of marketing for Miracle-Ear. Prior to that, he held several leadership positions in Brand and Category Marketing at Target.
Jason Condello, Vice President of Technology, comes to Mathnasium with 20+ years of experience in technology as both a software engineer (developing and implementing strategies for web, client/server, and mobile) and as a strategic leader. Over the years, he honed his skills and expertise working at companies such as Prudential Financial, Network Global Logistics, and Automated Systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Nebraska – Omaha, and an MBA, with a concentration in finance, from California State University – Dominguez Hills.
General Counsel
Tracy has been Mathnasium’s General Counsel since 2014. An expert in franchising law and an accomplished executive, Tracy protects the Mathnasium brand and promotes the development of the Mathnasium team. Prior to joining Mathnasium, she worked as an associate at Kirkland and Ellis LLP and Eisner LLP. Tracy graduated first in her class from the University of Arizona College of Law.
Bob Kaufman is the SVP of North American Franchise Operations at Mathnasium Learning Centers. Prior to joining Mathnasium, Kaufman was the VP of franchise development and operations at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Prior to that Kaufman was the SVP of franchise development and operations at Tower Records. Kaufman has also previously owned and operated a chain of restaurants in Southern California.
John is a distinguished education professional with an extensive leadership history in corporate, administrative, and classroom settings. He holds an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University and an M.S. in Mathematics/Mathematics Education from Nicholls State University. After chairing a high school mathematics department and helping guide the school to significant gains in school performance, standardized testing and dual enrollment growth, he joined the Mathnasium family in January 2012 as a center director, later becoming manager of Education Systems and senior director of Education at the home office. As AVP of Education and Training, he now oversees the education of more than 100,000 students and training programs for over 1,000 learning centers worldwide.
Terrence joined Mathnasium in April 2012 when he was named Controller. Prior to joining Mathnasium, he was an auditor at Grant Thornton, LLP in Los Angeles, CA from 2004 until 2012. Terrence graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Vice President FP & A
Kevin has worked in and supported multi-unit retail and service organizations in an operating and financial capacity for over 15 years, with recognizable brands such as Sport Chalet, Bass Pro Shops, and Target.
Senior Director, Systems
Desiré is the Senior Director of General Business Systems at Mathnasium, with responsibilities including overseeing center operating procedures and managing franchise-supplier relationships and Mathnasium’s online instruction platform. With almost a decade of experience working in local centers, Desiré truly understands franchisees’ needs and is dedicated to providing them with the best systems and vendors so that they can focus on student education and community connections..
An education professional for over 35 years, Larry has devoted his entire career to finding a better way to teach and learn math. As the originator of the Mathnasium Method™—the most comprehensive and innovative math curriculum ever produced—he inspires thousands of Mathnasium franchisees and instructors. Larry’s life’s work has positively impacted millions of children and families worldwide by bringing them a fresh perspective on math.
Dan joined Mathnasium in 2004 with prior experience at education-related businesses such as 3M Company and Scantron Corporation. He says, “Nothing is more rewarding than helping candidates realize their goals through ownership of a Mathnasium Learning Center Franchise.” A Los Angeles native and graduate from UCLA, Dan and his wife currently live in Los Angeles and enjoy music, movies, cooking, hiking and traveling the world.
Executive Director, Franchise Development
Possessing over a decade of experience in the education-franchise industry, Marcus has helped build and strengthen key brands. Before joining Mathnasium, he was the Director of Franchise Development at JEI Learning Centers. Prior to that, Marcus was Franchise Business Development Manager at Kumon. New York City has been his home for almost three decades, where he enjoys reading, cooking, and biking in his spare time. He is an avid fan of the NY Yankees, NY Giants, Brooklyn Nets, and Arsenal FC.
Executive Director, Franchise Development
For over 30 years, Marty has been dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dream of owning a business through franchising. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.
Laura joined Mathnasium in September 2014 as an Administrator Coordinator, supporting operations for 13 Mathnasium Company Owned Centers. In 2018, Laura moved to the Franchise Development team as an Franchise Development Coordinator. She manages “Discovery Day”, a face-to-face meeting where potential franchisees learn more about the Mathnasium opportunity by interacting with key staff at our LA head office.
Executive Director of Franchise Real Estate
Eric joins us with over 10 years of domestic and international retail real estate experience covering every state in America, completing over 500+ leases within endcap, inline, and stand-alone spaces. Most recently, Eric held the role of Director of Real Estate – East at Noodles and Company.
After careers as a heat transfer engineer for IBM, strategy consultant for Oliver Wyman, and retail banking executive for BOK Financial, Vane originally joined the Mathnasium family as a franchisee, operating 7 successful learning centers. Vane holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton. He is now responsible for engineering the evolution of the world’s best education method.
Dan brings decades of franchising experience to the leading of Mathnasium’s franchise development team and the overseeing of its domestic growth, having helped brands such as Ryder Systems, Aero Colours, Lawn Doctor, Growing Room Child Development Centers, Regis Corporation, and Orangetheory Fitness for over 37 years.
Julian joined Mathnasium in 2017 with 20-years of marketing experience, including roles at American Express, Disney, Activision, and Warner Bros. He also led marketing strategy for brands at Mattel, Microsoft, and Amazon in his roles at L.A.-based ad agencies. Julian holds an MBA from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon.