Flanagan to Lead 'NewOrg': New CEO for Merged EMA and ERB
Portfolio - People | Mar 11, 2025 | EIN
A new organization, temporarily dubbed 'NewOrg', is set to be formed through the pending merger between the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and the Enrollment Management Association (EMA). Mike Flanagan has been named as its inaugural CEO, with the appointment taking effect in May 2025. Flanagan's extensive experience in nonprofit associations, educational technology, and independent school services positions him as the ideal candidate to lead the merged entity. Having previously overseen key projects at the Mastery Transcript Consortium and the National Association of Independent Schools, his leadership skills are expected to be instrumental in uniting EMA's and ERB's complementary strengths. The merger, announced on September 5, 2024, is pending final approval expected in Spring 2025. EMA offers leadership in enrollment solutions, while ERB provides assessment and data insights for independent schools. The new entity aims to enhance educational journeys for students, families, and schools by integrating both organizations' expertise and services.
Sectors
- Education
- Nonprofit Association
Geography
- United States – The organizations involved, EMA and ERB, as well as Mike Flanagan's previous engagements, primarily operate in the United States.
Industry
- Education – The merger involves two key organizations in the education sector, EMA, and ERB, focusing on school enrollment management and assessment insights.
- Nonprofit Association – Both EMA and ERB operate as nonprofit organizations, aiming to support schools, educators, and families through their educational services and tools.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Flanagan | CEO | People | Appointed as CEO of the new organization formed by the merger of EMA and ERB, effective in 2025. |
| Educational Records Bureau (ERB) | Merging Organization | Company | A nonprofit providing assessment services for independent schools, part of the merger forming NewOrg. |
| Enrollment Management Association (EMA) | Merging Organization | Company | A nonprofit association that provides leadership in enrollment management, part of the merger forming NewOrg. |
| NewOrg | Target Company | Company | The new organization resulting from the merger between EMA and ERB. |
| Fran Bisselle | Board Chair | People | President of ERB and Board Chair for the new organization. |
| Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC) | Past Employer | Company | Flanagan's current employer; a nonprofit focused on competency-based education. |