I started in the industry in high school.

Initially working in a fine clothing store followed by being a manufacturer's representative for firms that included Cole Haan, Ralph Lauren Polo, Coach, and Dooney-Bourke. I owned and operated success retail businesses and completed my career with Tommy Bahama as the west coast marketing and sales director.

Currently I am President of Zenfari, a start-up men’s sportswear company.

Founded a major distribution business in the plastics raw materials sector.

Expert in START UP Franchising. Award-winning Entrepreneur with a proven record of driving aggressive business growth and assertively managing personnel and projects to achieve groundbreaking success. Innovative, creative leader who inspires teams to work to their greatest potential. Skilled in cultivating strong business partnerships and establishing brand awareness and recognition.

I have been in the franchise industry for over 14 years as on owner and operator operating as an multi-unit Franchise Owner for 11 years in 2 franchise systems, with locations in two large metropolitan cities. My specialty was in the areas of operations and profitability.

Franchise Consultant, specializing in the process of; investigating a franchise, understanding the franchise disclosure document (FDD), validation of franchise systems to ensure client success and profitability, helping clients secure funding and favorable lease negotiations.

I have appeared in several local and national publications such as USA Today, Business First, Franchise Update, and The Courier Journal for the innovative way I ran my franchises.

In addition to my business ownership and Franchise Broker experience, I have an 18 year span in the banking industry that includes work with the Federal Reserve and the SBA. I hold a Bachelor degree in Business and a Kentucky Real Estate license.

I am past a Program Chair appointee to the board of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) where I focused on educating women business owners on best business practices. Franchising, Real Estate Banking, Business Ownership

Actuarial science and business management for Paul Revere Insurance Group and Manulife Financial over 35 years. Experience is entirely within personal lines of insurance - no experience with property/casualty coverages. As the financial member of the management team at Manulife's U.S. businesses, I focused on identifying key business goals, the strategies for achieving them, and analyzing progress toward them.

Area of Expertise: Marketing Research

Current - Corporate Research Center, Inc. (Marketing Research Services)

1978-1983 - Kayser Roth - Director of Marketing Research

1974-1978 - Texize Chemicals - Manager of Marketing Research

1972-1974 - Deuterman Research Services

1967-1972 - Container Corp. of Am. - Project Director, Design and Marketing Research Laboratories

1962-1967 - Interpublic Group of Companies (McCann-Erickson, Marplan Div.)