Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, has appointed Tim Linderman as senior vice president and chief growth officer, effective immediately. In this newly established role, Linderman will be responsible for driving the growth of the Goddard School system by developing and executing strategies to attract, evaluate and onboard qualified franchisees, increasing access to high-quality early childhood education across the United States.
Linderman joins GSL with more than 30 years of experience in business development and sales, with 23 years of experience in franchising.
“I am pleased to welcome Tim to Goddard. His extensive experience in franchise development and passion for building strong partnerships will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth strategy and expand our presence in key markets,” said Darin Harris, chief executive officer, GSL. “Tim brings both vision and development expertise, and we are confident he will make an immediate impact by identifying great Goddard School franchisees, expanding our ability to bring safe, high-quality early childhood education to more and more families.”
“I have worked in the early childhood education space before, and I have always believed in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. At the same time, there’s nothing more rewarding than helping passionate individuals turn their dreams into reality by opening a school of their own,” said Linderman. “I look forward to supporting Goddard School franchisees every step of the way as they build successful businesses rooted in purpose and impact.”
To learn more about The Goddard School, visit GoddardSchool.com