Our Team

We are here for you. A current of passion and expertise runs through the IFA team, from the Board to leadership to staff. Meet the team dedicated to enhancing the values and driving the vision forward for the franchising community.

IFA Board of Directors — The IFA Board of Directors manages the operations and affairs of the International Franchise Association. Comprised of up to 75 members of the Association, the Board represents all aspects of the franchise industry—from franchisees to franchisors to suppliers—and actively works alongside the dedicated IFA staff to pursue the mission of the Association and the priorities of the franchise industry. 

Use the “Filter By” function below to explore the list of the IFA Board of Directors, the IFA Executive Committee, and the IFA staff.

Our Team

Board Members

Dan Monaghan, CFE

Managing Partner, Clear Summit Group

Daniel Halpern

CEO, Jackmont Hospitality

Dave Mortensen

CEO and Co-Founder,
Self Esteem Brands

David Pepper

Chief Development Officer, Choice Hotels International

Dennis R. Maple

Chairman & CEO, Goddard Systems, Inc.

Dustin Hansen, CFE

Global Board of Directors, InXpress

Earsa Jackson, CFE

Member,
Clark Hill Strasburger

Gary Robins

President, The G & C Robins Company

Graham Weihmiller, CFE

Chairman & Executive Chairman, BNI

Greg Flynn

Chairman/CEO, Flynn Restaurant Group LLC

Harvey Homsey, CFE

Vice President of Franchise Systems, Express Services, Inc.

Heidi Schauer

Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care, The Wendy's Company

Jay Duke

National Managing Partner, Advisory
BDO USA, LLP

Jeff Sopp

Founder and CEO, Kensington Hill Partners

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