John J-H Kim, Chief Executive Officer
John brings to DMC his extensive background in education, business, and management, having led several organizations in the education field previously. As Co-Founder and CEO, John is responsible for all aspects of ensuring that DMC brings the best management and leadership practices to its network of public school district leaders and administrators from around the country. He works closely with superintendents to plan, analyze, and build system-wide efforts that lead to higher student achievement while improving operations and lowering costs.
In addition to his responsibilities at DMC, John is on the faculty of the Harvard Business School where he is part of the Social Enterprise Initiative. He is a core faculty member of PELP (Public Education Leadership Project), a joint project between the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard Business School.
Nicholas P. Morgan, Managing Director
Nick brings to DMC his experience as a researcher, strategist and facilitator. As Managing Director, he leads DMC’s research, knowledge management and practice development. He frequently facilitates and directs leadership development programs with district leaders and educators around the country. Nick is also on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.
Nathan Levenson, Managing Director
Nathan’s experience as a superintendent, school board member, and private sector CEO allows him to bring a unique perspective to his work at DMC. As Managing Director, he oversees all consulting activities and directs the development of tools and systems to facilitate the implementation of best practices. Nate works closely with superintendents and their leadership teams to create practical solutions to pressing challenges and to guide sustained efforts that turn opportunities into realities.
Garrett Smith, Managing Director
Garrett brings to DMC a combination of experience in management and education. As Managing Director, Garrett leads consulting projects across several areas including human capital, strategic planning, special education, and stakeholder engagement. In these projects, he works closely with district leadership teams to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement. In addition, Garrett has authored several articles in The District Management Journal and facilitates leadership development sessions with DMC’s member districts.
Kathleen Choi, Managing Editor for The District Management Journal.
Kathy brings to DMC her experience in finance, strategy, and copywriting. She is currently the Managing Editor of The District Management Journal, which focuses in delivering actionable insights to better lead and manage public school districts. Her strong interest in education dates back to her very first job as a child actress for seven years on Children’s Television Workshop’s Sesame Street.
Richard Viard, VP Product Development
Richard brings over 20 years of experience in technology and innovative product design to DMC. In the 1990s, Richard co-founded SmarterKids.com, a company that developed some of the first CD-ROM Edutainment products, early childhood assessment games, and an educational e-commerce platform. DMC’s growing list of consulting projects has engaged Richard to identify and tailor software solutions for districts.
George Russell, former Superintendent
Eugene School District 4J, Eugene OR
18,000 students
