Mike Lonergan

About Mike Lonergan

Operations and training expert with 15+ years of experience building the brand and leading operations and growth. Specialize in building and empowering teams and developing technology solutions that excel in a rapidly changing and competitive landscape.Professional problem solver and Chaos manager. Franchise expert: I grew Big Blue Swim School from a single location to 5 corporate locations and 175 franchise stores, equaling $420M in franchise investment. Big Blue Swim School is now the fastest-growing swim school in the world, on track to have over 1M weekly swimmers and $1B in revenue.Construction Management | Aquatics Consulting | Disc Golf Coach and Team Mint Pro

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Water Babies Global

   May 2025 — Present

   As Chief Operating Officer at Water Babies USA, I lead national franchise operations, sales strategy, and training programs to bring our internationally trusted swim school model to families across the U.S. My focus is on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and building a passionate, high-performing team dedicated to water safety and early childhood development.With a global brand behind us and a bold vision ahead, I’m spearheading our U.S. market expansion — launching new franchises, refining systems, and empowering partners to succeed. My background blends leadership in franchising, sales, and team development, all rooted in a mission-driven approach that puts families and communities first.

Education

• University of Evansville

  Computer Engineer, Bachelor of Science

  2004

Skills

• Coaching
• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Account Management
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Selling
• Sales Operations
• Budgets
• Customer Service
• Cold Calling
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Training
• New Business Development