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KEY LEADERSHIP
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Jared G. Turner: Executive Vice Chairman

Mr. Turner has a ten-year track record of recognizing specialty retail franchise opportunities and growing the concepts from small startup companies into professionally organized enterprises. Founded YaketyYak Wireless, which at its peak was the fastest growing wireless franchise retail chain in the United States. Parlayed the YaketyYak franchising experience to grow Play N Trade from 10 retail locations to 250 locations in three years. Founded, funded and launched an international network security company that merged with a Swedish organization in 2006 and is franchised in over 30 countries. Still active as a Director of the firm.


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M. Sean Finnigan: President

Over 15 years professional experience in the franchise industry for fortune 500 companies specializing in online strategy development, operational excellence and business development. Successful track record providing leadership to companies launching and growing new business opportunities driving revenues in excess of $200 million. Responsible for guiding all aspects of product development, marketing and operations. General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Teletech Holdings are among the companies that have benefited from Sean’s leadership.


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Jeff Putnam: Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Putnam has twelve years of financial management experience with Fortune 500 companies and finance and project management experience with Fortune 100 entertainment company. Managed $2 billion in development funds for Walt Disney Imagineering, KB Homes and Richmond American Homes.


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Charles Franklin: Executive Vice President of Franchise Development

Mr. Franklin has ten years of franchise industry experience in retail and service based concepts. A former multi-unit retail franchisee and owned, operated and sold six successful start-up companies. Provided consulting services to over a dozen franchisors, from start-up operators to corporate giants. Experienced in evaluating companies for franchising opportunities, structuring franchise offerings, and developing franchise sales programs. Developed strategic planning recommendations which have been instrumental in the growth and success of numerous national franchisors.


James C. Kindred: Executive Vice President of Real Estate and Business Development

Mr. Kindred has eleven years of experience in developing specialty retail concepts. One of the principal founders of Yakety Yak and Play N Trade, specializing in retail site selection strategies and franchise business development. Experienced in real estate lease negotiations both as a franchisee and franchisor. Reviewed and approved real estate site locations for hundreds of Yakety Yak and Play N Trade franchisees, providing invaluable insight to first-time business owners navigating the real estate site selection process. Developed franchisee real estate training programs, partnerships with regional real estate brokers and site selection technologies to ensure that Play N Trade franchisees receive the maximum benefit possible in this most critical component of business success.