Franchise Ascension Initiative (FAI) Inaugural Class
The Franchise Ascension Initiative inaugural class of 2024 – 2025 consists of a dynamic mix of talented individuals. The cohort is diverse in gender and geography, with representation from 14 states, including 9 men, 8 women and 2 U.S. Veterans.
The Franchise Ascension Initiative cohort runs annually from August – February of the following year.
Class of 2024
Dr. Paul Booth
President, Concentric Brands (Cincinnati, OH)
Moir Donelson
President & CEO MSBI, LLC, (Irmo, SC)
Sharonda Faison
Video Producer, Editor, Fade to Black Pictures
Michael Gatewood
Managing Principal, Westview Management Group
Chandler Hayden
Franchise Development Coordinator, Taco John’s International
Ava Holt
President, HNH Technologies, Inc.
Clarence Howell
President, A.C.C. Business Solutions
Douglas Jones
Founder, DWJ Enterprises
Emma Kioko
Compliance Manager, AngelList
Jeremy Lomas
Project Manager, Lomas Lineage Consulting
Pamela Lomax
Deputy Director of People and Culture, City of Boston
Tahliq Mills
Personal Chef/Owner, Meals by Mills
Calvin Parsons
Owner/CEO Kidokinetics RVA
Clayton Samuels
Founder & Principal, Greycliff Capital Advisors, LLC
Zisca St. Clair
Senior Claim Director, Chubb
Jasmine Thurston
Agency Director, Wisdom Senior Care
C-A Washington
Owner & General Manager, Woodhouse Spa – Peachtree City, GA