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Your Home Services Franchise Personnel News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in home services franchising personnel news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the home services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Home Services Franchise Personnel NewsSt. Martin Team Joins RE/MAX PrestigeGary St. Martin, a twenty five year veteran real estate agent doing business throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire, has joined RE/MAX Prestige.
easyhome Ltd. Announces Resignation of Five Directorseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) announced that Rodney Adams, James Bowland, Walter (Bud) Gates, Steven Richardson, and G. Wesley Voorheis resigned today as directors of the Company. Donald K. Johnson, Chairman of the Board, said: "We thank the departing directors. Malissa Butterfield Joins RE/MAX PrestigeMalissa Butterfield has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Butterfield brings to the office 7+ years of experience as a residential appraiser and more recently as a sales agent. Malissa is a proud member of The Foley.. Cathy Clark Joins RE/MAX PrestigeAndrew Armata and Stacey Alcorn, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Prestige in Groton, are pleased to announce that Cathy Clark has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. Fireman's Contractors Announces New Board MemberFireman's Contractors, Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) (OTCQB: FRCN) today announced the addition of Gary Cochran to its board of directors. Coldwell Banker Select Professionals News - The Jennifer Hollister Group Adds Two Real Estate Veterans to Growing TeamThe Jennifer Hollister Group this week announced the addition of 2 experienced sales professionals to expand service to the south central Pennsylvania real estate market.
Brianne Drake, Realtor, Has Joined Keller Williams Realty Atlanta PartnersBrianne Drake, a real estate sales professional in Stockbridge, GA has joined the Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Market Center.
Ace Hardware Names Dorvin Lively CFOAce Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the home improvement industry, has named Dorvin D. Lively chief financial officer, effective March 20, 2008. Home Care Assistance of Wisconsin Hires New Marketing ManagerHome Care Assistance of Wisconsin, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce new hire, Mary Hackett Bernbrock, as Marketing Manager. Agents Take the Helm at RE/MAX Countryside in Hoffman EstatesRE/MAX Countryside at 1634 W. Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates, Ill., is now under new ownership.
BrightStar Franchising Names Chuck Bailey PresidentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces Chuck Bailey as President Weichert Financial Services Names David McCormick Senior Vice President and Head of Mortgage SalesStephen Adamo, president of Weichert Financial Services, is pleased to announce that David McCormick has joined the company as senior vice president and head of mortgage sales. People News - Coldwell Banker, Growing in Central Pennsylvania, Appoints Marketing ExecColdwell Banker Select Professionals is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Geoghan as the VP of Marketing & Communications. Spring-Green Lawn Care Announces Promotions, New HiresSpring-Green Lawn Care has hired Aaron Gieser to join the corporate office and has promoted Harold Enger, Brian Kish, RJ Krone and Gwen Pothier-Ward. BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. names Brian Schnell COOBrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. announces the addition of Brian Schnell as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and Kevin Pignone as Vice President of Field Support. Service Brands International Announces Leadership Changes for Mr. Handyman, ProTect PaintersService Brands International (SBI), a privately held, multi concept franchisor of home service brands, announced leadership changes involving two of its franchise systems, Mr. Handyman and ProTect Painters. Other brands in the SBI portfolio include Molly. Loryn Kogan Joins Home Care Assistance of Greater ChicagoHome Care Assistance of Greater Chicago, a leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is excited to announce a new addition to the Kenilworth team, Loryn Kogan. Home-Alyze Appoints New President and CEOHome-Alyze founder Peter Salmon announced today the promotion of Tracy Lonnen to the position of President and CEO effective immediately. Newly Expanded Corporate Team in Place at Weed Man USAOn the heels of its continued growth into the United States Weed Man, North America's leading lawn care franchise company, has added new faces to the corporate team and is expanding into a larger office to assist in the company Anna-May Smith Joins RE/MAX Elite as New Sales AssociateAnna-May Smith has joined RE/MAX Elite as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Smith brings to the office over 25 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Tropical Realty & Investments of Brevard, Inc. Top City Agent, Hasani Steele, Joins RE/MAX Premier Properties on Chicago’s Gold CoastHasani Steele, one of the top-producing Chicago real estateagents, has joined RE/MAX Premier Properties on Chicago’s Gold Coast. Rick Davidson Appointed President and CEO of Century 21 Real EstateCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced that Realogy veteran Rick Davidson has been appointed as president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate. Davidson replaces... PJ Mercier Joins RE/MAX PrestigePJ Mercier has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Mercier brings to the office 15 years of experience in real estate and the land development field working as a land surveyor and environmental specialist throughout... Ace Hardware Appoints Bossmann To New Role In Supply Chain PlanningLeading hardware cooperative Ace Hardware Corporation has appointed Lori Bossmann, a 23-year Ace veteran, to vice president, supply chain planning. The company has hired John Surane to fill Bossman's role as vice president... easyhome Ltd. Announces Appointment of Rod Adams to Board of Directorseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing Company and a growing provider of financial services, today announced the appointment of Mr. Rod Adams to the Board of Directors. Glass Doctor(R) Names New PresidentMark Liston has been named President of Glass Doctor, following the recent resignation of Mark Dawson. Home Care Assistance of Greater Charleston Hires New District ManagerHome Care Assistance of Greater Charleston, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce Ryan Coker as the new District Manager. ERA Real Estate Names Anne Blumenstein Vice President of MarketingERA Franchise Systems LLC announced today the appointment of Anne Blumenstein to the position of vice president of marketing. Blumenstein brings more than 20 years of integrated marketing experience to her new role, as well as a successful track record... Realogy Appoints Phillip Hugh as Executive Vice President for Domestic Franchise SalesRealogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced Phillip Hugh as executive vice president of franchise sales. In this role, he will lead the domestic franchise sales teams supporting... John Geha Named President, Coldwell Banker Canadian OperationsNoted management consultant John Geha has been named president of Coldwell Banker Canadian Operations effectively immediately. Geha, well known throughout Canada and the U.S. for his efforts helping real estate brokers increase productivity, growth and... Third Generation Walker Joins Screenmobile Franchise BusinessScreenmobile, the country's leading mobile window and door screen repair and replacement franchise today announced that Dillon Walker has joined his father, Scott and grandfather Monty Sr., in the family business. Dillon purchased Screenmobile #164 in Bel Realogy Names Vik Bangia Senior Vice President of The Company's Global Client Solutions GroupRealogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced that Vik Bangia has joined the Company as senior vice president of its Global Client Solutions group. In leading the Global Client Solutions (GCS) team, Bangia Chicago Home Staging Company, Showhomes Naperville, Hires New General Manager, Marie TiltonChicago home staging company, Showhomes Naperville, announces the hiring of Marie Tilton as the company's new General Manager. Ace Hardware Elects Three New Board Members, Re-elects One MemberAce Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry, elected three new directors and re-elected one director to its board of directors during an annual shareholders meeting on June 3 at its... Century 21 Real Estate Appoints Senior Vice President Of Franchise SalesCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced the appointment of James Ramsay as senior vice president, franchise sales. Roy Witte Joins Keller Williams Realty in Sarasota, FloridaRoy Witte, formerly of Century 21 Aces in Bradenton, has joined Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Weichert Financial Services Appoints Larry M. Jackson as Chief Financial OfficerStephen Adamo, president of Weichert Financial Services, has announced that Larry M. Jackson has joined the Weichert Family of Companies as a Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Realogy Appoints Charlie Young as President & CEO of ERA Franchise Systems LLCRealogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced the appointment of Charlie Young as president and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. Young succeeds beloved former president and CEO Brenda W. Casserly, who... Miracle Method Names Charlie Kerr Chief Operating OfficerMiracle Method, the clear cut quality leader in surface refinishing and the nation's largest with more than 125 franchises nationwide, has named Charlie Kerr its Chief Operating Officer. Kerr will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Steve Boyce Named Chief Operations Officer for Steamatic, Inc.Steamatic, the industry leader in cleaning and restoration services in more than 270 franchise territories in the United States and in 25 countries around the world, recently named Steve Boyce as the organization's new Chief Operations Officer. The announ Jack Cox Appointed Chief Financial Officer for Weichert Family of CompaniesJames M. Weichert, president of Weichert, Realtors®, has announced that Jack Cox has joined the Weichert Family of Companies as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Franchise Sales Veteran Roy Billesbach Joins Molly Maid As Development ManagerService Brands' Vice President Alex Roberts announcement that Roy Billesbach was named a franchise development manager for the Molly Maid brand. ERA Real Estate Appoints Charlie Young as Chief Operating OfficerERA Franchise Systems LLC announced the appointment of Charlie Young as the Company's chief operating officer effective today. Most recently, Young held the chief operating role for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, another of Realogy Corporation's brands. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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