Personnel Changes News

Engel & Völkers Florida announced Kelly Pankiw has left Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate to join Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown as a real estate advisor.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced the appointment of Kelli Valade as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective June 13, 2022.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ announces the hiring of new front-end web developer Dane Bryant.

WOWorks announced that Jean Boland has been appointed as the company's Chief People and Culture Officer, effective April 11, 2022.

Sola Salons is pleased to announce the appointments of Liz Hartwell as Vice President of Operations and Rachel Vaughn as Vice President of Marketing.

Peter Piper Pizza, the “food, family, and fun” fresh-made pizza restaurant, is preparing for continued growth with a major hiring initiative in Phoenix, Tucson, and Albuquerque.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced two new franchise development directors have joined the company's emerging markets team: Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas.

Verlo Mattress is proud to announce new ownership for its two stores in the Madison area.

Eggs Up Grill has named Kenneth Phipps vice president of franchise growth. Phipps leads the entire development process.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has named Genevieve Amabile as the company’s project communications manager.

Altitude Trampoline Park is elevating its strategic expansion plans with the appointment of a seasoned industry executive to lead its franchise growth.

Mike Hudgins, VP of Sales of Mighty Distributing System of America (MDSA), dba Mighty Auto Parts, announced a well-deserved promotion for our Sales Department.

BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) has announced Adam Blankenship as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Managed Logistics, effective immediately.

The Driveway Company has hired Christina Sandy as Director of Corporate Real Estate for The Driveway Company Commercial.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Slater as an independent director to the company's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2022.

WellBiz Brands Inc., the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise platform with nearly 900 franchised locations globally, recently selected Jason Losco as the company’s Chief Development Officer.

Transblue®, a premier World Class general contractor headquartered in Seattle, WA, has announced the appointment of Brett Estok to Vice President of Business Development.

Waters Edge Wineries® today announced the appointment of Jennifer Hulan as Director of Franchisee Support.

United ® Real Estate announces the appointment of Leigh Ann Bogran to the position of Director, Strategic Project Management.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has appointed Megan Brumagim to the newly created role of vice president of environmental, social and governance (ESG).

Batteries Plus announced today the hiring of franchise industry veteran Derek Detenber as Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer in an effort to support the brand’s explosive growth.

United Real Estate has appointed Susan Elliott to the position of Director of Training, Education and Development.

Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) announced that Colleen Batcheler will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective May 20.

On the heels of a growth year for Weed Man, Mike Richard, former National Marketing Director has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™ announced today that its Hoover location is under the new ownership of local resident Dr. Ira Lee Sullivan.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., announces the hiring of its first Chief Information Officer, Michael G. Chachula.

NuVinAir, which offers a suite of patented and proprietary products that safely create healthy vehicle interiors, has named Misa Tanaka as its new Regional Support Director, West Coast.

RE/MAX, LLC announced the hiring of Ben Fairfield as Vice President, Region Development for the West Region.

The new Good Oaks Home Care team in Bristol South has opened their doors to the public.

Zoom Room announced the promotion and hiring of two experienced executives in leadership roles that will help to strengthen and support the brand.

Franklin businessman David Yao recently purchased Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Franklin-Brentwood, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise.

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is proud to announce that CEO Greg Willman has been appointed board chair of Naf Naf Holdings, effective April 1.

H&R Block announces that Jill Cress will join the company on May 2 as Chief Marketing and Experience Officer and will be a member of the company’s Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to President and CEO Jeff Jones.

British Swim School welcomes its newest franchise owner, Kalaine Uddenberg, to the family.

ATC Healthcare announced the appointment of Amanda Menzie, joining the company as senior director of human resources.

Stellar Service Brands (“Stellar”), a multi-brand residential and commercial  service organization that includes Restoration 1, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, The Driveway Company and Softroc, has named Sherry Rose its Chief Executive Officer.

German Doner Kebab has appointed Mark Treptow as its new Franchise Director

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Cyberbacker is elated to announce that they have hired Robbie Gallegos, Josh Ramos, and Bianca Reyes to their newly developed Launch Team.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) named Lori Flees as the president of its Retail Services business segment reporting directly to CEO Sam Mitchell.

To develop best-in-class software applications that deliver value and delight the customer, Kelsey Regier has joined Scooter’s Coffee as Vice President of Application Development.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company in operation for more than 30 years, announced today that Paul Collum has been named Director of Operations.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux® is continuing to stack its All-American Team of industry leaders as the brand expands across the United States.

National car wash brand Tommy’s Express is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Oatney as Vice President of Franchise Development, effective immediately.