Navigate360 Appoints Jason Barnes as Chief Executive Officer

Veteran K-12 EdTech leader and former educator to drive Navigate360’s next chapter of growth and impact

RICHFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navigate360, the leader in K-12 school safety and student well-being serving more than 30,000 schools nationwide, today announced the appointment of Jason Barnes as Chief Executive Officer. Barnes brings 22 years of leadership experience in K-12 EdTech and a proven track record of building and scaling successful software businesses that deliver measurable outcomes for educators, students, and families.

Barnes joins Navigate360 at a pivotal moment for school safety and student well-being, as districts across the country face increasing demand for connected, evidence-based solutions. Under his leadership, Navigate360 will continue to connect early warning signs to meaningful intervention and empower schools to respond to critical incidents with confidence.

“I’m honored to join this team in advancing a mission that’s never been more urgent,” said Barnes. “Our focus will be clear: deliver meaningful value through our products and services, with an unwavering commitment to client experience and client outcomes.”

“Navigate360 has long been a leader in K-12 safety solutions, and we see a tremendous opportunity to build on that strong foundation to further grow and strengthen the company’s market leadership. We are thrilled to have Jason leading the business into its next chapter and driving the company’s continued success,” said Pete Khanna, Chairman of the Navigate360 Board.

An educator at heart, Barnes began his career in the classroom, an experience that shaped his belief that school safety and student well-being are the foundation of learning. Across more than two decades in K-12 EdTech, he has tied company growth directly to the outcomes delivered for educators, students, and families, leading with a commitment to continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and innovation.

Barnes holds degrees from Colby College and the University of Colorado and principal certification from Providence College.

About Navigate360

Navigate360 is the leader in K-12 school safety and student well-being. Built on the belief that safety is continuous, we connect early warning signs to meaningful intervention and empower schools to respond to critical incidents with confidence. Trusted by more than 30,000 schools nationwide, we help K-12 communities prevent harm before it happens, respond with precision in critical moments, and recover together. Learn more at www.Navigate360.com.