Sycamore Launches Bold New Brand and Appoints Fintech Leader Dr. Ryan Lowe as CEO

FREMONT, Neb., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycamore, a trusted school management platform serving hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, has launched a bold new brand identity and named Dr. Ryan Lowe as its new CEO. This strategic move signals a major leap forward in the company's mission to modernize how schools manage operations, connect with families, and deliver education in a digital-first world. Schools are accelerating the shift to cloud-based, mobile tools; Sycamore's updated platform meets that demand with an integrated, cost-effective approach.

Dr. Lowe, a recognized leader in financial technology and digital product growth, brings 20+ years of experience scaling companies at the intersection of tech and education. Under his leadership, Sycamore will introduce a refreshed user experience, expand integrations, and launch new tools for communication, billing, and student engagement.

"We're not just refreshing our brand—we're rebuilding how schools experience technology," said Lowe. "From our product roadmap to our partnerships, everything we do is now focused on helping schools thrive in today's fast-changing digital environment."

What's New and Coming Soon:

• A modern brand identity with a new logo, color palette, and messaging.
• A redesigned website and updated user interface for easier navigation.
• A full application and platform refresh for a more streamlined experience.
• Expanded features, including financial management tools and push notifications.
• A renewed mission to make school management simple, intuitive, and student-focused.

Sycamore's new brand reflects its core values: simplicity, transparency, and responsiveness. With an all-in-one platform already used by educators across the United States and over 40 countries, the company is doubling down on its promise to serve schools of all sizes with affordable, high-impact tools.

"Sycamore is a multifaceted student information system that stands out for its integration with Google, excellent technical support, and high degree of individualization for schools. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing student data and communication, making it a valuable asset for Catholic schools seeking a streamlined and adaptable solution." — Cathy Mulligan, Technical Director, St. Therese School, Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph.

What's Next with the new Sycamore:

• Follow Sycamore News to stay in the loop on upcoming webinars.
• View Sycamore's Brand Guide announcement post.
• Set up a time to connect with John Viscardo (media contact).

About Dr. Ryan Lowe:
Before joining Sycamore, Dr. Lowe led growth across education, healthcare, retail, and technology, partnering with brands such as Apple, Jeep, Samsung, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, Johns Hopkins University, Boston University, Walmart, eBay, and Sam's Club. In 2013, he founded energyhill, an award-winning design and marketing agency in Tampa, Florida. Under his leadership, energyhill's work earned national recognition—including Hermes, W3, Communicator, MarCom, dotCOMM, and NYX honors. He continues to lead product innovation, digital transformation, and customer growth strategies in both the education and fintech sectors.

About Sycamore:
Sycamore is an all-in-one school management system that simplifies operations for administrators, teachers, parents, and students. Serving schools and educators for more than 20 years, the platform continues to evolve with tools for attendance, grading, billing, communication, and more—helping schools run smarter every day.

For media inquiries or product demos, contact:
John Viscardo
[email protected]
(813) 777-4489

Explore the new Sycamore at https://sycamoreleaf.com

SOURCE Sycamore