Leading the way in franchising together. When it comes to the IFA community, our collective passion for our business is our power.
The diverse groups of dedicated leaders on this page work together to shape the future of franchising and make it stronger for all. They connect the franchise community, providing innovative resources, support, and education. By guiding IFA initiatives and influencing key policies, they protect, enhance and promote the business model that is the foundation of entrepreneurship.
President & CEO
202.662.0770
mhaller@franchise.org
Chief Operating Officer
202.662.0785
jbrandeen@franchise.org
Chief Financial Officer
202.662.4172
abrown@franchise.org
Chief Advocacy Officer
202.662.4177
mlayman@franchise.org
Manager, Advertising & Sales
202.774.2069
landerson@franchise.org
VP, Industry Relations and Chief of Staff
202.662.0792
cbartley@franchise.org
Senior Director, Head of Creative
202.662.0787
hbartlow@franchise.org
Executive Assistant to the COO & Business Strategy Support
703.973.6296
kcase@franchise.org
Senior Vice President, Programs & Operations
202.662.0795
acatlett@franchise.org
Director, Education
202.662.0789
mchang@franchise.org
Events Coordinatior
jcomer@Franchise.org
Chief Technology Officer
678-773-3816
gcory@franchise.org
Vice President, Education
202.662.0771
scurtis@franchise.org
General Counsel & Executive Director, IFA Law Center
832.385.5628
sdavies@franchise.org
Controller
202.662.0775
seldredge@franchise.org
SVP, Political & Advocacy
202.662.0760
efarage@franchise.org
Senior Vice President of Sales
202.662.0791
sfischer@franchise.org
SVP, State and Local Government Relations
202.662.4179
jhanscom@franchise.org
Communications Coordinator
vhidalgo@franchise.org
Senior Director, Sponsorships & Exhibits
202.662.0782
ljames@franchise.org
Director of Marketing
cjones@franchise.org
LMS Product Manager
202.662.0768
ljones@franchise.org
Senior Director, State & Local Government Relations
202.662.4176
mkagel@franchise.org
Manager, Membership Recruitment & Retention
202.662.0796
zkirshner@franchise.org
Vice President, Marketing
202.662.0762
akittleson@franchise.org
VP, Communications
202.662.0783
kpatterson@franchise.org
Senior Manager, Member Services & Recruitment
202.662.0767
skonohia@franchise.org
Director of Veteran Programs
815.739.1267
wkunz@franchise.org
Events Program Manager
klam@franchise.org
VP, Event Design and Planning
202.662.4178
jlittrel@franchise.org
Manager, Foundation Development
202.662.4186
tmckeon@franchise.org
Coordinator, Human Resources
512-761-0221
lmullen@franchise.org
Senior Director, Federal Government Relations
202.774.2068
haider@franchise.org
Marketing Manager
jnewton@franchise.org
Director, Head of Content Strategy
414.526.9993
jpearl@franchise.org
Senior Manager, Government Relations
(860) 949-4482
hpelletier@Franchise.org
Staff Accountant
202.662.0779
cprajanay@franchise.org
aprozinski@franchise.org
Website Administrator
202.662.0794
priley@franchise.org
SVP, Development & Member Services
202.662.0790
procchio@franchise.org
Director, Event and Partner Operations
202.662.0786
krussell@franchise.org
Digital & Social Marketing Manager
ksanborn@franchise.org
dsanford@franchise.org
Political and Advocacy Coordinator
860.888.3232
bsarker@franchise.org
Vice President, Foundation Development & Strategy
jscott@franchise.org
Executive Administrator, Office of the President & CEO
202.957.1901
sscruggs@franchise.org
Manager, Creative
asmith@franchise.org
Director, Diversity Programs
202.662.0776
dsmith@franchise.org
Coordinator, State & Local Government Relations
asuleman@franchise.org
Director, Human Resources
202.662.4182
gtrainor@franchise.org
Senior Director, Technology & Operations
202.662.0765
swilliamson@franchise.org
Senior Director, Advertising
202.662.0788
cwooley@franchise.org