Board of Directors
A diverse group of leaders representing all facets and formats found in the franchising business model, the International Franchise Association Board of Directors is comprised of up to 75 franchising leaders spanning franchise brands, franchise owners, and supplier partners.
Our Team
Ron Feldman, CFE
Vice Chair of IFA Foundation Board of Trustees; Chief Development Officer
ApplePie Capital, Inc.
Indi Nandhra, CFE, IMBA
Chair of IFA Franchisee Forum; Franchisee of Mathnasium, Business Consultant
Tom Portesy
Chair of IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board; Partner of CareerTopia, Franchise Executive Search
Karen Satterlee, CFE
Chair of IFA Franchisor Forum; Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Asia Pacific
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Banks
SVP, Litigation, Employment Law & Government Relations
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Mitch Cohen
Franchise Owner, Jersey Mike's Subs and Sola Salon Studios; Partner, PerforMax Franchisee Advisors
Steve Danon
Vice President, Head of U.S. Government Relations & Community Affairs, Restaurant Brands International
Michael Gonda
Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer of North America, McDonald's USA
Jon Hixson
Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Yum! Brands
Kevin Morris
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Domino's Pizza, Inc.
Christina Russell
Heidi Schauer
Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care, The Wendy's Company
Michael Seid
Chief Concept Officer, CFW Clinics and One Family Health; Managing Director, MSA Worldwide
Christine Son
Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Secretary, Dine Brands Global