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2010 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Bob Arnot, Foreign Correspondent, Medical Journalist and Author of Dr. Bob Arnot’s Guide to Turning Back
Dr. Bob Arnot is a physician and international humanitarian with a hunger for knowledge and a desire to introduce audiences to important issues and exotic locations around the world. As the host of the new series, Dr. Danger, he travels to some of the world’s most dangerous hotspots, exposing viewers to the frontlines of major foreign conflicts and developments. From the genocide in Darfur to the crises in the Middle East, Arnot has seen it all, and guides audiences through a firsthand look at major international issues. Arnot is one of the most recognized names in the medical and health professions, having served as the former chief medical editor and special foreign correspondent for NBC.
Over the course of his medical studies, career, and life experiences, Dr. Bob has formulated three key steps to help you reach peak performance, live a long life and maintain robust good health: first, learn to be an athlete; second, take charge of your health; and third, be an optimist. In his presentation to conference attendees, Dr. Bob provides important information on how to incorporate these three steps into our lives, and how to modify our own behavior so that we can all achieve our own personal best.
Dr. Bill Conerly, Economist, Author and Business Advisor
Dr. Bill Conerly is the consultant who connects the dots between the economy and business decisions. He not only forecasts the economy, he also helps business leaders understand how their challenges will change with the evolving economy. Dr. Bill holds a Ph.D. in economics from Duke University and was formerly Senior Vice President at First Interstate Bank. He is the author of Businomics: From the Headlines to Your Bottomline—How to Profit in Any Economic Cycle. He is co-author of Thinking Economics, a multi-media high school economics curriculum used in 24 states.
Cheryl Bachelder, CEO & President, AFC Enterprises
Cheryl Bachelder was named chief executive and president of AFC Enterprises in 2007, after more than 25 years in executive management positions in the foodservice industry. In her first two years at the helm of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen she and her veteran leadership team re-engineered the brand with a new marketing campaign, customer feedback program, refreshed logo and several product launches. Despite a blistering recession Bachelder has guided the nearly 1,950-unit, global brand to outperform both QSR and chicken QSR categories with a sales increase for fiscal 2009.
2010 Conference Speakers
Mac Brand, Founding Partner, Bellwether Food Group
Prior to founding Bellwether, Mac established a professional skill set practice (coaching skills, collaboration, listening skills and sales skills) at The Hale Group. Previously, he served as Director of Business Development at NPD Foodworld, a global consumer insights provider focused on food and commercial chain restaurants, after founding Brand Strategic Selling.
Peter Cancro, CEO, Jersey Mike’s Subs
Peter is founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, a sub sandwich franchise with more than 450 locations open and under development nationwide. It started back in 1956, in a storefront location originally called Mike’s Subs in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. In 1972, Peter was a high school student in Point Pleasant and began working at Mike’s Subs at the age of 14.
Matthew Corrin, Founder & CEO, Freshii
Matthew is the founder and CEO of Freshii Inc. a 16-unit healthy and econ-friendly restaurant chain focuses on fresh food, custom built, fast.
Kim Ellis, Vice President Corporate Development, Process Peak
Kim, former President of BISON Advertising, Inc. joined Process Peak as Vice President of Corporate Development to introduce lead generation as a complimentary product to the already successful Pipeline Catalyst.
Process Peak is the premier resource for world-class franchise development solutions.
Randy Evans, Shareholder, Krass Monroe, P.A.
Randy is a leader in Krass & Monroe’s commercial and corporate finance practice areas and specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and franchisor-assisted franchise finance plans.
Ron Feldman, CEO, Siegel Financial Group
Ron has been with Siegel since 2003 and has literally put together hundreds of loans for his franchise clients. Ron’s experience gives him great insight to discuss the complexities and opportunity within today’s capital markets.
Matthew R. Gosche, Director, Finance Division, Snap Fitness, Inc.
Matthew is the director of the finance division of Snap Fitness, Inc., a fast-growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness centers worldwide.
James Greco, CEO, Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc.
With a background in operations reengineering, strategic direction and brand positioning, Jim joined Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. as chief executive officer in August 2003.
Jeffery Hoffman, Senior Partner, Managing Director, Kurt Salmon Associates
Jeff has spent his entire 25-year career in healthcare, and understands how healthcare affects the world on a micro and macro level. He has experience consulting to hospitals, health systems and large physician groups, both domestically and internationally. He has been active in managing both broad and focused strategic engagements on competitive business strategy, organizational development, and physician alignment strategy.
Darrell Johnson, President & CEO, FRANdata
A former banker, Darrell untangles complex franchise and economic data to provide insight and conclusions so that franchisors can benchmark and improve their performance.
Dawn Kane, President, Hot Dish Advertising
Dawn has nearly 20 years of professional marketing experience and numerous years in franchising. With a passion for learning each franchise client’s business, Dawn sees to it that all of their marketing objectives and strategies are on target.
Dennis Monroe, Chair Krass Monroe, P.A.
Dennis is a pioneer in retail and franchise businesses and has developed a broad network of finance contacts and clients. Dennis is considered the “go-to” person for creative answers to complicated franchise and financing questions.
Brian Schnell, Partner, Faegre & Benson, LLP
As leader of the Faegre & Benson Franchise Team, a premier international franchise practice representing more than 100 franchisors, Brian is more than just a legal mind. He brings to the table unique business solutions for his franchise clients.
Karen Spencer, President, Fran-Systems, LLC
Karen is the founder and CEO of Fran-Systems, LLC., an Atlanta-based franchise education and consulting company. Karen’s background encompasses more than 25 years experience with all levels and types of franchise companies, such as Arby’s, both internationally and domestically, AFC Enterprises, RTM Restaurant Group, Original Cookie Company, Planet Smoothie, and Moe’s, to name a few. She is an Ambassador to Franchising for the IFA and co-founded the new Atlanta Franchise Alliance.
Greg Tanner, Director Franchise Development, Aaron’s Sales & Lease
Greg taught himself about franchising in his early twenties. “I was born to be in this business,” he says. Greg is an experienced franchise owner—MAACO Collision Repair and Auto Painting and U-Save Car & Truck Rental—but his greatest fulfillment is putting people in business for themselves. As national director – franchising for Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership, Greg has coached and helped hundreds of individuals realize their American dream.
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