The International Franchise Association staff works daily to protect, enhance, and promote franchising. Team members work in service to members and support government relations, advocacy, research, learning, and networking activities.
Jennifer Brandeen
Chief Revenue Officer
IFA
Michael Layman
Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs, International Franchise Association
Bill Meierling
VP, Strategic Communications & Marketing, International Franchise Association
Jason Bethke
Director, Marketing, IFA
Benjamin Branch
Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, International Franchise Association
Spencer Brignac
Director, Membership Recruitment & Retention, International Franchise Association
Paul Calkins Jr.
Coordinator, Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy
Alan Catlett
Vice President, Revenue Growth and Operations, International Franchise Association
Madeline Gale
Coordinator, Government Relations & Strategic Planning, International Franchise Association
Jeff Hanscom
Vice President, State & Local Government Relations & Counsel, International Franchise Association
Lynette James
Senior Director, Sponsorships & Exhibits, International Franchise Association
Eric C. Johnson
Manager, Veterans Programs
IFA
Katherine Knight Patterson
Director, Communications, IFA
Sydni Konohia
Senior Coordinator, Member Services, International Franchise Association
Jeanine Littrel
Senior Director, Conferences & Meetings
IFA
Haider Murtaza
Senior Manager, Government Relations & Public Policy, International Franchise Association
Paul Rocchio, CFE
Vice President, Development & Member Services, International Franchise Association
Katelyn Russell
Senior Manager, Membership Engagement, International Franchise Association
Anna Russell
Manager of Political Affairs
IFA
Marcella Schneider
Senior Coordinator, Digital Marketing, IFA
Lauren Smith
Senior Coordinator, Advertising & Sales, International Franchise Association