Names Jomar Jenkins designates as new CEO on our website
In a significant move for the early childhood education sector, Jomar Jenkins has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA), effective June 6, 2025. The announcement marks the end of Jeff Wahl's six-year tenure as CEO, during which BBMA experienced substantial growth and expansion.
BBMA, a leading organisation in early learning, operates 93 schools across nine states, including Georgia, where it runs the state-funded Pre-K program for four-year-olds. The new CEO, Jenkins, brings a wealth of experience to his role, having previously served as Chief Growth Officer at Mosaic Dental Collective, while also spending a significant portion of his career in early childhood education.
Jenkins joined BBMA as President, and during his tenure, he has worked closely with the senior leadership team to prepare the organisation for its next phase of expansion. His role has been focused on strengthening operations, deepening impact, and enhancing education efficacy.
Jenkins expressed his honour and excitement about serving as BBMA's CEO, and he expressed his gratitude for the support from Jeff Wahl and BBMA's Board. He feels a strong connection to BBMA's mission, values, and commitment to excellence, and he plans to build upon BBMA's strong foundation.
Jeff Wahl led BBMA through a period of significant growth, and his leadership will be missed. However, he expressed his confidence in Jenkins' ability to lead BBMA to even greater heights. Jenkins will work alongside BBMA's educators and support teams to ensure a seamless transition and continued success for the organisation.
Under Jenkins' leadership, BBMA is poised for continued growth and success in the early childhood education sector. Jenkins' background in both growth leadership and direct involvement in early childhood education initiatives makes him a perfect fit to lead BBMA into its next phase of expansion.
- With his background in early childhood education and leadership roles in business and finance, Jenkins is well-positioned to lead Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) into its next phase of expansion, focusing on strengthening operations, deepening impact, and enhancing education efficacy.
- As BBMA's new CEO, Jenkins plans to build upon BBMA's strong foundation, utilizing his experience as Chief Growth Officer at Mosaic Dental Collective to facilitate growth and expansion in the early childhood education sector.
