LINQ Strengthens Leadership Team to Enhance K-12 Solutions for School Districts and Education Agencies

WILMINGTON, N.C.-- LINQ, a leading provider of K-12 education solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of four experienced professionals to its senior leadership team. With over ninety years of combined experience, LINQ welcomes Paul Brown as vice president of client support, Krystal Ferguson as vice president of account management, Laura Thorn as vice president of professional services, and Keith Womack as head of payments. These strategic hires will further enhance LINQ's ability to serve K-12 school districts and state education agencies with innovative solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Under the leadership of CEO Bryan Jones, LINQ has been expanding its senior and executive teams over the past two years. The addition of Brown, Ferguson, Thorn, and Womack further strengthens the company's position as a trusted provider of K-12 solutions.

The challenges faced by district leaders in managing the business and nutrition operations of K-12 education are often overlooked. To ensure the success of K-12 education, school districts and state education agencies must transition from manual processes to a platform with integrated solutions. LINQ recognizes these complexities and aims to address them through innovation and change management.

In their respective roles, Brown, Ferguson, Thorn, and Womack will focus on scaling business solutions to enable seamless integration of digital technologies across services. LINQ currently serves over 47 state agencies and 4,400 districts across the nation with its Education Resource Planning (ERP), district and state Nutrition Management, and digitized forms and workflows.

Paul Brown brings over 20 years of experience in customer service, operations management, and sales. As the vice president of client support, he will lead LINQ's client support team and ensure maximum client retention and satisfaction.

Krystal Ferguson has a proven track record in customer success management and improving business operations through SaaS platforms. In her role as vice president of account management, Ferguson will focus on customer centricity and retention.

Laura Thorn brings extensive experience in professional services, having worked with ERP and CRM solutions providers. She will lead LINQ's implementation and service teams, aiming to improve the overall client experience.

Keith Womack has over 25 years of experience in payment solutions and organizations. At LINQ, he will be responsible for maintaining the financial strategy and increasing the organization's market share.

These strategic hires have been praised by industry experts, including Jennifer Ding, principal at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, and Christopher Hooper, general partner at WCAS. Their expertise will strengthen LINQ's position as a leading provider of SaaS solutions for K-12 school districts and state education agencies.

LINQ's commitment to addressing the challenges faced by K-12 education starts with listening to its customers. Through its Education Resource Planning (ERP) and nutrition program management solutions, LINQ helps districts seamlessly integrate automation and technology to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and security.

To learn more about LINQ and its solutions for K-12 education, visit www.linq.com.

About LINQ

LINQ provides digital transformation and operational efficiency solutions for K-12 leaders across districts and states. Its solutions include Nutrition for districts and states, Education Resource Planning (ERP), Forms & Workflows for districts, and Payment portals for parents and guardians. LINQ is dedicated to empowering the business of K-12 education.

About Banneker Partners

Banneker Partners is an investment firm that focuses on enterprise software companies, driving long-term sustainable value. The partners at Banneker have extensive experience in software investing and operating. For more information, visit www.bannekerpartners.com.

About Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe

WCAS is a leading U.S. private equity firm focused on technology and healthcare industries. The firm partners with outstanding management teams to create value for investors through operational improvements and strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit www.wcas.com.