GEORGETOWN, Texas (Feb. 24, 2015)
Four of Sport Clips Haircuts’ Support Team members have been recognized as Certified Franchise Executives (CFE) by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives.
(clockwise from left) Sport Clips Vice President of Franchising Pete Lindsey; Vice President of Operations Connie Boltinghouse; Director of Franchising Dave Wells; and Senior Director of Operations Earl Blood received the CFE designation at the 2015 IFA convention.
Sport Clips Vice President of Franchising Pete Lindsey; Vice President of Operations Connie Boltinghouse; Senior Director of Operations Earl Blood; and Director of Franchising Dave Wells completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, which is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association’s Educational Foundation.
IFA is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide and honored this year’s designees during its annual convention in Las Vegas, NV.
Nearly 1,800 franchise executives are currently enrolled or have received certification. More than 300 IFA-member companies currently have one or more executives enrolled in the program that provides benefits such as specialized knowledge, industry recognition, peer-level networking and professional standing.
Candidates are required to complete a rigorous course of study to earn the CFE designation, which includes attending institute-sponsored educational seminars and workshops. The program enhances franchising professionals’ understanding of both the industry’s fundamental and complex aspects.
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