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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has appointed D'Wayne Tanner as Vice President of Franchise Development. Tanner brings over 30 years of franchising experience and will lead the brand's development strategy, focusing on sustainable growth and strong franchise business owner alignment.
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post) proudly announces the appointment of D’Wayne Tanner as its Vice President of Franchise Development. Tanner brings more than 30 years of franchising experience and will lead the brand’s development strategy, focusing on sustainable growth, strong franchise business owner alignment and expanded engagement across the brokerage community.
Tanner began his career after graduating from Rice University before moving into franchising, where he built a diverse background across some of the industry’s most recognized brands. He has held leadership roles with organizations including Yum! Brands, Wendy’s International, and FOCUS Brands, among others.
“What drew me to Pillar To Post is the opportunity to be part of a brand that plays such an important role in the homebuying journey,” said Tanner. “There’s significant opportunity ahead, and I’m excited to help grow the system with the right franchise business owners who are committed to building strong relationships in their communities.”
In his new role, Tanner will focus on strengthening relationships across franchise brokerage and consultant networks, refining processes and supporting operations across Pillar To Post. He will also work closely with internal leadership to ensure new franchise business owners are positioned for long-term success through alignment, training and ongoing support. He is particularly energized by the home inspection industry’s potential, noting its resilience and relevance regardless of market conditions.
“D’Wayne’s experience across franchising makes him a tremendous addition to our team,” said Charles Furlough, CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. “He understands what it takes to build strong franchise systems and, more importantly, how to support the people behind them. His expertise will be instrumental as we continue to grow with the right partners and strengthen our presence across the industry.”
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on April 8, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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