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, International Franchise Association
Michael Layman
Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs, International Franchise Association
Bill Meierling
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Marketing, International Franchise Association
Benjamin Branch
Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, International Franchise Association
Paul Calkins Jr.
Senior Coordinator, Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy
Alan Catlett
Vice President, Revenue Growth and Operations, International Franchise Association
Brittney Cosby
Senior Manager, Certification Programs, International Franchise Association
Sandie Curtis, IPMA-SCP, JMT
Vice President, Education, International Franchise Association
Erica Farage
Vice President, Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy, International Franchise Association
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Madeline Gale
Senior 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
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Katherine Knight Patterson
Senior Director, Communications, International Franchise Association
Sydni Konohia
Manager, Membership Retention & Recruitment, International Franchise Association
Jeanine Littrel
Senior Director, Conferences & Meetings
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Haider Murtaza
Senior Manager, Government Relations & Public Policy, International Franchise Association
Paul Rocchio, CFE
Vice President, Development & Member Services, International Franchise Association
Stephen Rupp
Senior Coordinator, Multimedia Communications, International Franchise Association
Katelyn Russell, CMP, CFE
Director, Membership Engagement, International Franchise Association
Anna Russell
Manager of Political Affairs
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Marcella Schneider
Senior Coordinator, Digital Marketing, International Franchise Association
Lauren Smith
Manager, Advertising & Sales, International Franchise Association