Kumon Names Angelo Chavez Assistant Vice President of Franchise Development

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January 21, 2025 // Franchising.com // RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Kumon named Angelo Chavez as its assistant vice president of franchise development. In the new role, Chavez will oversee the company’s market research and expansion strategy, franchise recruitment program, franchisee support and resale strategy.

“I am honored to step into this new role with Kumon and continue my career here,” he said. “For three decades now, I’ve had the honor to work with our talented staff and franchisees and this role will allow me to continue that service on a larger level. As we enter a new year, I look forward to working with our recruitment team and aspiring entrepreneurs who are considering owning a Kumon Center.”

Chavez received a bachelor’s degree in business, management and marketing from Rutgers University. He began his career with Kumon 30 years ago in franchise operations. He most recently served as the manager of Kumon’s Northeast Branch Office, which serves the New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont locations.

“Angelo has played a significant role in the success of Kumon and its Instructors, and we are happy to have him step into this new role,” said Mike Shim, Kumon’s senior vice president of field operations. “His experience and passion for supporting our Instructors will play an important role in driving Kumon’s future franchise growth.”

When he isn’t in the office, Chavez can typically be found cycling, traveling internationally to attend cycling events and biking an average of about 5,000 miles a year.

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