Staff
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.
Our Team
Jennifer Brandeen
Chief Operating Officer, International Franchise Association
Catherine Bartley Darden
VP, Industry Relations and Chief of Staff, International Franchise Association
Amy Brown, CPA
Vice President of Finance & Human Resources, International Franchise Association
Paul Calkins Jr., CFE
Manager, Government Relations, International Franchise Association
Alan Catlett, CFE
Senior Vice President, Programs & Operations, International Franchise Association
Brittney Cosby
Senior Manager, Certification Programs, International Franchise Association
Sandie Curtis, CFE, IPMA-SCP, JMT
Vice President, Education, International Franchise Association
Sarah Davies
VP, Government Relations and General Counsel | Executive Director of The Law Center, International Franchise Association
Emily George, CFE
Director, Membership Recruitment & Retention, International Franchise Association
Jeff Hanscom
SVP, State and Local Government Relations, International Franchise Association
Lynette James, CFE
Senior Director, Sponsorships & Exhibits, International Franchise Association
Matthew Kagel
Director of State & Local Government Relations, International Franchise Association
Zack Kirshner
Manager, Membership Recruitment & Retention, International Franchise Association
Katherine Knight Patterson
VP, Communications, International Franchise Association
Sydni Konohia, CFE
Manager, Member Services & Recruitment, International Franchise Association
Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE
VP, Event Design and Planning, International Franchise Association
Makenzie Mullinax
Coordinator, Government Relations, International Franchise Association
Haider Murtaza, CFE
Senior Director, Federal Government Relations, International Franchise Association
Margaret Nerrow
Coordinator of Political and Advocacy, International Franchise Association
Paul Rocchio, CFE
SVP, Development & Member Services, International Franchise Association
Anna Russell, CFE
Director, Political Affairs, International Franchise Association
Katelyn Russell, CMP, CFE
Director, Event & Partner Operations, International Franchise Association
Aaliyah Smith
Manager, Creative, International Franchise Association
Lauren Smith, CFE
Manager, Advertising & Sales, International Franchise Association
Courtney Thompson
Program Manager, Conferences and Meetings
IFA
Jennifer Travis
Sales Coordinator, Sponsorship & Exhibits, International Franchise Association
Sara Williamson
Senior Director, Technology & Digital Operations, International Franchise Association