A diverse group of leaders representing all facets and formats found in the franchising business model, the International Franchise Association Board of Directors is comprised of up to 75 franchising leaders spanning franchise brands, franchise owners, and supplier partners.
Charlie Chase
IFA Chair; President & CEO, FirstService Brands, Inc. and California Closets, Inc.
Todd Recknagel, CFE
Chair, Franchisee Forum; National Envy Development LLC (Massage Envy)
Marcus Banks
SVP, Litigation, Employment Law & Government Relations
No Listing - Holding Company
Mitch Cohen
Franchise Owner, Jersey Mike's Subs and Sola Salon Studios; Partner, PerforMax Franchisee Advisors
Troy Dahl
VP of Corporate Accounts
Ecolab Inc.
Steve Danon
Vice President, Head of U.S. Government Relations & Community Affairs, Restaurant Brands International
Ronald Feldman, CFE
Chief Development Officer
ApplePie Capital, Inc.
Genna Gent
Vice President, Global Government Relations & Public Policy
McDonald's Corporation
Steve Hockett
CEO
Great Clips, Inc.
Kevin Morris
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Domino's Pizza, Inc.
Matthew Patinkin
Co-Owner, Franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Cinnabon and Red Mango Frozen Yogurt
Karen Satterlee, CFE
Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel - APAC
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Jeffrey Tews
Multi-Unit Franchisee
BrightStar Care