Jim Dirugeris

Jim DiRugeris, CFE, currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales at Lightbridge Academy since November 2021. Previously, Jim held the position of Chief Development Officer at Celebree School and Vice President of Franchise Development at Goddard Systems, Inc., leading significant growth initiatives and team management. Jim's extensive experience includes serving as Vice President of Development at Driven Brands and holding multiple roles at Maaco Franchising, Inc., where responsibilities ranged from overseeing real estate and construction activities to developing strategic market plans. With a track record of exceeding national sales goals and driving unit growth, Jim DiRugeris demonstrates a strong commitment to franchise development and operational excellence in the education and automotive sectors.