Brad Schneider opened his business because he wanted to help businesses in his community have a greater impact on their communities and to help the people within those businesses improve their own quality of life. For over 22 years, Brad has facilitated individual growth to spur organizational growth. Owners, Executives, Front-line leaders, and Sales professionals […]

Bob Johnston started his first job with the Melting Pot when he was 14 and was bitten by the hospitality bug. As a result, Bob literally grew up in the business and cannot see doing anything else. As Bob likes to say, “This is my first and last job.” Bob oversees three affiliated dynamic and […]

Stefan Figley is from the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas and has a deep background in franchising with an emphasis in marketing and brand growth. After graduating from Texas Christian University, Figley worked as the marketing and operation manager for the Hines Company, developing the brand, marketing, and competitive research. From there, he was recruited […]

Doug Willmarth is the President and COO of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes. He is a strategic concept growth leader who helps restaurants accelerate momentum and build a people-first culture. He works to design and deliver compelling brand and food experiences to drive more traffic, improve unit economics, and grow units to build enterprise value. […]

When Steve Hart founded PMI in 2008, his vision was to create the nation’s largest residential, commercial, and association management franchise network. Much of his career prior to PMI was spent riding the ups and downs of the real estate industry in land development, construction, and sales. Steve came to understand that no matter what […]

Danessa Itaya is the Brand President of Bio-One. She brings 30 years of experience in the franchise industry, including 10 years of national and international leadership experience, growing what are now household brand names: Molly Maid, Maid Right, and Property Management Inc., (PMI). She serves on the Women in Franchising Committee of the International Franchise […]

Andrew Shotland founded LSG in 2006 after selling his not-quite-multi-billion-dollar start-up, InsiderPages, to CitySearch. Previously, Andrew was GM of NBC.com where he pioneered integrating Internet and TV programming back when it was weird to see URLs on TV. Andrew is a co-founder and board member of BayAreaSearch.org, the association of Bay Area SEO professionals. He […]

Born and raised in Canada, Co-Founder Matt Piccinin grew up vacationing in Carolina Beach, NC. After moving to the states, he eventually settled in Carolina Beach and completed his B.A. in Business and Marketing at the University of NC Wilmington. Matt started his career in construction but soon realized his dream of opening his own […]

Eric O’Connor is an experienced executive with a track record of success in brand development, franchise development, and sales growth. He is currently serving as the Vice President of Franchise Development at World Gym International, a global fitness franchise with locations in over 20 countries. In this role, Eric is responsible for identifying and executing […]

Nicole Reinhardt has lived in Colorado for 30 years. The Front Range has been her home for 14 of those years. Nicole is a real-estate investor who decided her passion for real estate made a great model for a family business. Nicole teamed up with Colorado Casa PMI to make her passion a reality. Nicole […]