Franchise Show

Jiffy Lube International is a perennial winner on the national lists of top franchise opportunities in large part thanks to its President, Rick Altizer. He leads a highly skilled executive leadership team which oversees excellence at more than 2,100 Jiffy Lube locations. Altizer drives the company’s growth strategy, enhances the company’s operations infrastructure and helps franchisees grow their business.
http://WWW.JIFFYLUBE.COM

Randy Nilsen (Senior VP & Chief Network Distribution Officer) is responsible for franchise operations, sales and acquisitions at Jackson Hewitt. He also leads their strategies to attract new franchisees, integrate strategic growth efforts, and to increase productivity. Randy has 20 years in senior sales, marketing, and operational roles managing a large multi-unit network at Western Union.
http://www.jacksonhewitt.com

Wyndham Hotel Group named Ken Greene (Group President for Wyndham Hotel Group for the Ramada, Days Inn, Howard Johnson and Travelodge brands) to the dual roles of group president and Days Inns Worldwide president in January 2007. He oversees the operations, development financing and marketing of its Days Inn®, Howard Johnson® and Travelodge® brands. Greene previously was president of the company’s Howard Johnson and Travelodge brands. Among his accomplishments, he boosted franchisee retention and property opening rates
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com

Carol La Porta is he VP of Development for Merle Norman Cosmetics. For the past 11 years, she has overseen real estate, lease negotiation, new store development, corporate Studios and store design. Her background includes 20 plus years of experience in retail, franchising and retail operations. Prior to joining Merle Norman, she was the Senior VP of Marketing for PIP Printing.
http://www.merlenorman.com