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On January 29, 2025, Gallopade International announced the appointment of Michael Longmeyer as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move is made in anticipation of an ambitious year focused on growth and innovation in the educational publishing sector. Longmeyer, who has been with the company for over 40 years, has previously served as President. His deep-rooted connection to Gallopade stems from his early inclusion in the company’s popular "Real Kids! Real Places!" series, written by his mother, Carole Marsh Longmeyer, who founded the company. Born in Dekalb County, Michael pursued higher education at Georgia Tech and later graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Computer Science, further solidifying his technical acumen. Growing up in the family business, he gained hands-on experience across various domains, including printing and production, sales and marketing, and management. Over the past decade, under Longmeyer's leadership as President, Gallopade has seen remarkable growth, including a staggering 1000% increase in revenue. This impressive statistic underscores his ability to enhance market presence and transform the company's educational offerings. He spearheaded the development of state standards-based Social Studies curricula and successfully facilitated the adoption of these materials across several states. Additionally, his focus on creating comprehensive e-learning solutions has positioned Gallopade as a key player in the educational sector. Harold Rich, Gallopade's Director of Human Resources, commented on Longmeyer's promotion, stating, "Michael's appointment as CEO represents a natural progression in Gallopade's evolution. His deep-rooted understanding of our mission, combined with his proven ability to drive innovation and growth, positions Gallopade for continued success in the educational publishing landscape." Michael Longmeyer’s commitment to improving student educational outcomes while providing effective instructional resources to teachers has been foundational to Gallopade's reputation as a trusted leader in social studies curriculum development. As CEO, he aims to continue guiding Gallopade’s strategic initiatives, with a strong emphasis on technological innovations and market expansion. Under his leadership, the company plans to develop cutting-edge educational resources tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern classrooms. Gallopade International has been known for over 45 years as a premier educational publishing firm specializing in social studies curriculum and children’s literature, striving to create engaging and innovative learning materials that inspire students and support educators in achieving their goals.