Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board Adds 6 companies and 7 members

Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida has added seven new members representing six franchise companies. The board now includes 58 companies and 72 franchise executives.

In addition to new members, Home Franchise Concepts, a member for the past year, named Andrew Skehan, president and CEO, and Jarrett Smith, Director, to the board.

“We appreciate the enthusiasm of franchise professionals across the country who willingly support our program, which focuses on preparing students to own franchise opportunities and to work for franchise companies,” said Dr. John P. Hayes, CFE, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership. “The board provides guidance for our academic and professional programs, as well as internships and mentoring for students.” Beginning with the Spring semester, there are more than 60 Palm Beach Atlantic University undergraduate students studying franchising, and several MBAs.

Titus Center welcomes to the Advisory Board:

• Mark A. Parks, Jr., CPA, MBA, CEO, Preveer

• Charles Kowanetz, Sr. Director of Franchise Sales, My Eyelab

• Schuyler “Rocky” Reidel, Managing Attorney, Reidel Law Firm

• Jack Ruegsegger, Founder, Squeegee Squad

• Gary Ratner, Partner/Investor, Salty Dawg Pet Salon

• Joseph Mohay and Steve Galligan, co-founders, Integrated Digital Strategies

Titus Center Advisory Board membership is open to franchise executives and companies that want to support franchise education. The board meets twice annually on the PBA campus. The next meeting will be April 12, 2023. Guests are welcome. More information is available at TitusCenter.com.