The International Franchise Association (IFA) has recognized several franchisees with the Franchisee of the Year Award. Damion Mason of Marco's Pizza, John Villon and Nilo Quiroz of PuroClean, Chris Sikes of Handyman Connection Wilmington, Shae and Barry Sims of Athletic Republic West Jordan and Park City, Nick Lambie of Ziebart in Morgantown, WV, K.C. Ryerson of Owl Be There in Frederick, MD and Loudoun, VA, Rich Schepler of AlphaGraphics South Charlotte, and Shawna Hicks-Cranston of PostNet Lakewood Ranch have all been honored for their outstanding performance and contributions to their respective franchise brands.
Shawna Hicks-Cranston, owner of PostNet of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, has been named the 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Hicks-Cranston was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands. Shawna Hicks-Cranston and her husband joined the PostNet family in 2010 and now run the PostNet of Lakewood Ranch. PostNet is a global leader in printing and shipping solutions with nearly 700 locations worldwide. The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide [35abf2cf].
Damion Mason, a franchisee of Marco's Pizza, along with his business partner Brandon Hudson, has achieved rapid growth with seven locations currently open and eleven more in development. They are dedicated to building strong relationships with the communities they serve and empowering minority entrepreneurship. Marco's Pizza has also received multiple awards and recognition for its outstanding performance [311170e6].
John Villon and Nilo Quiroz, owners of PuroClean of Central Southwest, Sugarland South, The Woodlands, and soon Pearland, were awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The award was presented at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Villon and Quiroz were nominated by their parent company for their involvement in their communities, entrepreneurial spirit, strong and healthy culture with their workforce, and assistance to fellow franchisees. PuroClean has been providing restoration and remediation services for over 20 years and has a network of over 460 offices across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Villon and Quiroz were honored for their commitment to providing top-tier restoration services to their community. PuroClean President and COO, Steve White, praised their dedication and commitment to excellence. Villon and Quiroz, originally from Peru and Mexico respectively, brought their expertise from the oil and gas sector to their entrepreneurial venture with PuroClean. They earned the PuroClean Rookie of the Year Award in 2021 and quickly expanded to three offices. They are known for their commitment to customer service and have some of the highest-rated locations in Houston [f234a619].
Chris Sikes of Handyman Connection Wilmington has been named the Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Sikes was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Handyman Connection provides home improvement and repair services, and Sikes has been recognized for his outstanding performance and contributions to the franchise business model. Handyman Connection is locally owned and operated by Chris Sikes in Wilmington, NC. Sikes is a veteran of the US Army and has over 17 years of experience in the home construction field. The award highlights Sikes' commitment to excellence and the trust his community places in him and his team [a9dab037].
Shae and Barry Sims, owners of Athletic Republic West Jordan and Park City, Utah, were awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The Sims were honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention. The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands. Athletic Republic is the world's premier destination for individualized, science-based training. Shae and Barry Sims represent the entire AR family and their commitment to providing youth athletes with the best training possible. The Sims set out to introduce a concept that would positively impact the athletic development of their children and countless other athletes in the greater area. Shae has faced many challenges along the way and her success is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. The Sims believe in the mission of Athletic Republic, which is to tip the scales of sport in your favor. There are over 800,000 franchised businesses across the U.S., providing over 8.7 million direct jobs and generating over in economic output. The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide [3acc3298].
Nick Lambie, owner of Ziebart in Morgantown, WV, has been awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Lambie, a former U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, has owned the Ziebart store in Morgantown since 2019 and has seen it become one of the brand's top-performing stores. He was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ. The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes franchise owners who exemplify the values of franchising and make significant contributions to their communities. Ziebart operates over 400 locations and 1,300 service centers in 19 states and 37 countries [eed26a6a].
K.C. Ryerson, owner of Owl Be There of Frederick, MD and Loudoun, VA, has been named the 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Ryerson was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Owl Be There is a franchise concept that provides senior care referral services. Ryerson has been involved in senior care advocacy for 13 years and was inspired by her own experience of finding care for her parents. She has a background in business marketing, an MBA with a concentration in Health Care Management, and is currently a doctoral student. Ryerson expressed gratitude for the award and plans to mentor new franchisees in the system. The IFA represents over 806,000 franchised businesses in the U.S., providing over 8.7 million direct jobs and generating economic output. Owl Be There is a franchise opportunity that offers home-based senior referral specialists who assist seniors and their families in finding suitable care options. The franchise opportunity is currently recruiting new owners in 40 U.S. states [54e0b25f].
Rich Schepler of AlphaGraphics South Charlotte has been named the 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Schepler was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Schepler has been a member of the AlphaGraphics family since 2015 and has quickly grown his business in South Charlotte, North Carolina. His wife, son, and daughter all work in the business with him. The International Franchise Association is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. AlphaGraphics, Inc. is a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions with over 285 locations in 6 countries [ad19b216].
Shawna Hicks-Cranston, owner of PostNet of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, has been named the 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Hicks-Cranston was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands. Shawna Hicks-Cranston and her husband joined the PostNet family in 2010 and now run the PostNet of Lakewood Ranch. PostNet is a global leader in printing and shipping solutions with nearly 700 locations worldwide. The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide [35abf2cf].