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
Michael Layman
Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs, International Franchise Association
Paul Calkins Jr., CFE
Manager, Government Relations, International Franchise Association
Alan Catlett, CFE
Vice President, Revenue Growth and 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
Erica Farage
Vice President, Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy, International Franchise Association
Emily George, CFE
Director, Membership Recruitment & Retention, International Franchise Association
Jeff Hanscom
Vice President, State & Local Government Relations & Counsel, 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
Senior Director, Communications, International Franchise Association
Sydni Konohia, CFE
Manager, Member Services & Recruitment, International Franchise Association
Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE
Senior Director, Conferences & Meetings, International Franchise Association
Makenzie Mullinax
Coordinator, Government Relations, International Franchise Association
Haider Murtaza, CFE
Director, Government Relations & Public Policy, International Franchise Association
Paul Rocchio, CFE
Vice President, Development & Member Services, International Franchise Association
Katelyn Russell, CMP, CFE
Director, Membership Engagement, International Franchise Association
Anna Russell, CFE
Manager of Political Affairs, International Franchise Association
Aaliyah Smith
Graphic Design Coordinator, 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
Director, Technology and Operations, International Franchise Association