Daytona Beach, FL — DME Academy proudly announces the appointment of Seth Brown as its new President, marking a key step in the academy’s continued growth and long-term vision.
Brown is a senior executive leader with a strong record of driving enrollment growth, revenue strategy, and organizational scale across education and sports-focused institutions. His experience includes leading organizations through launch, turnaround, and expansion phases, partnering closely with founders, CEOs, Boards, and senior leadership teams to align strategy with execution.
Most recently, Brown served as Senior Vice President of Sales & Enrollment at a nationally recognized sports academy, where he helped design and launch a new academic and athletic institution. He led revenue modeling, enrollment strategy, system implementation, and team development. Earlier in his career, he directed enrollment strategy within a global boarding school environment, led advancement efforts at a public college during a period of transformation, and spent more than two decades in soccer leadership across youth, collegiate, and professional levels.
For DME Academy’s founders, Daniel and Mike Panaggio, the partnership reflects strategic alignment and shared vision.
“Seth’s experience at the intersection of strategy, systems, and growth aligns perfectly with where DME is headed,” said Daniel and Mike Panaggio. “As we elevate our academic and athletic model, his leadership strengthens our operational foundation and positions us for sustained success.”
As President, Brown will oversee day-to-day operations, working closely with faculty, staff, and families to strengthen systems, support enrollment, and enhance the student experience. Daniel and Mike Panaggio will remain actively engaged in long-term strategy and mission alignment.
Brown shared:
“DME Academy has built a strong platform rooted in high expectations and opportunity. I’m excited to partner with the founders and team to build scalable systems, support our families, and help position the academy for long-term growth.”
About DME Academy
DME Academy, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a nationally recognized, sports-focused educational institution serving student-athletes from across the country and internationally. The academy integrates college-preparatory academics with elite athletic training, emphasizing discipline, character development, and college readiness. Through continued investment in leadership and program excellence, DME Academy remains focused on delivering an exceptional student experience while building for the future.
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