21 years in senior management with FASTSIGNS International, Inc., including nearly four years as its president. While at FASTSIGNS, helped build the international sign and graphics franchisor's network of 500+ centers. Assisted people through all phases of their business life - purchasing the franchise, successfully managing the business, and then helping the franchisee exit the business at the right time to maximize their investment. While at FASTSIGNS I was also exposed to the world of private equity, having experienced firsthand the purchase of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. by two different private equity firms over a 10 year period. A member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB), and the McKinney Chamber of Commerce.