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

John Teza, CFE

CEO & President, Hand & Stone Franchise, LLC

Jon Hixson

Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Yum! Brands

Jyoti Sarolia

President and CEO, Ellis Hospitality Group 

Karen Finberg

Chief Franchise Officer, Marriott International

Kevin Morris

Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Domino's Pizza, Inc.

Kimberly Crowell

Franchisee, Jersey Mike's

Larisa Walega, CFE

Chief Growth Officer, Ziebart International Corporation

Lillian Kirstein

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary for 7-Eleven, Inc.

Luis San Miguel

President and Chief Executive Officer, Fresh Dining Concepts LLC

Marcia Mead

President, M Squared Franchise Consulting

Marcus Banks

SVP, Litigation, Employment Law & Government Relations
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Michael Browning, Jr.

Founder and CEO, Unleashed Brands

Michael Gonda

Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer of North America, McDonald's USA

Michael Seid

Chief Concept Officer, CFW Clinics and One Family Health; Managing Director, MSA Worldwide

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