Since when has Chris DeJong been the President of Big Blue Swim School?
Big_Blue_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. DeJong has been our President since July 2018 and has been head of franchise operations since February 2024. He also was Chief Marketing Officer of Big Blue Swim School, LLC in Chicago, Illinois from January 2017 until August 2021. He co-founded the BIG BLUE Swim School concept in January 2011 and was its Co-President from January 2011 until January 2017. Big Blue Swim School, LLC is our affiliate which operates BIG BLUE Swim Schools across 6 states. Mr. DeJong is based in Holland, Michigan.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Blue Swim School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chris DeJong has been the President since July 2018. In addition to his role as President, he has also been the head of franchise operations since February 2024.
Before becoming President, DeJong held the position of Chief Marketing Officer of Big Blue Swim School, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, from January 2017 to August 2021. He co-founded the Big Blue Swim School concept in January 2011 and served as its Co-President from January 2011 to January 2017.
As of the 2025 FDD, Big Blue Swim School, LLC is an affiliate of Big Blue Swim School, operating swim schools across 6 states. Chris DeJong is based in Holland, Michigan.