Early Bird Education Group is an owner and operator of a network of high-quality early childhood education schools across the United States. As a group, we work to support our schools and educators to provide a safe, stimulating learning environment for children to develop and grow in.

Next Generation Care Concepts is now part of the Early Bird Education Group family of companies.We serve children, families, and educators by operating high-quality, licensed learning centers in Indiana.Brookshire Learning Center serves over 400 students, their families, and the Greater Lafayette community with two licensed facilities. Since 1970, we've been the ideal choice for busy parents who want the best care for their children in a fun, nurturing, and safe environment.

I was with Steak ‘n Shake for over 18 years – clearly I am a fan of the company! I have a passion for the restaurant and hospitality business. It always goes back to the PEOPLE and making a difference in their lives in a very real, meaningful way. LEADERSHIP STYLE: ►I bring structure to a chaotic, fast-paced environment. ►I hire great talent and encourage and recognize people to use their own strengths in a way that allows them to flourish. MY RECIPE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE:►It is all about… People working together to create exceptional value for our guests, building teams, and developing the abundant talent in the organization. OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY: ►Full operational and people development authority over a market of 85 restaurants with $177M+ in annual sales tracking 24,000,000+ annual transactions in Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. ►Supervised a staff of fourteen multi-unit managers with dotted line responsibility for seven support leaders serving Human Resources, Training, Recruiting, Facilities, and Office Management functions. STRUCTURE & ROUTINES:►I have put together structures and routines that allow my team to execute the daily required tasks while thinking in terms of long-term growth. BIG WINS: ► Created a pipeline of talent - Developed eight District Manager Designates. ► Instituted people development processes that resulted in over 100 supervisory promotions.► Significantly reduced management turnover.SUCCESSFUL MARKET GROWTH: ►I have repeatedly been given the opportunity to take on new markets in challenging situations and turn them into high performing locations adding new revenue and profits.

OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY: ► Full operational and people development authority over a market of 91 restaurants in Northern and Central Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan. ► Supervised a staff of fourteen district managers and dotted line responsibility for seven support leaders serving Human Resources, Training, Recruiting, Facilities, and Office Management functions. BIG WINS: ► Two time Division President of the year.► #1 Division Scorecard over multiple years. ► Each of my fourteen District Managers in 2014 were rated on target or better performance.

OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY: ►Full operational and people development authority over a market of 72 restaurants in Northern and Central Illinois, Iowa and Indiana

Joined Steak 'n Shake in 1999 as an Assistant Manager and worked my way up to Division President.