Board of Directors, Committee Members & Staff

SEFF is led by a board of directors who work to provide ongoing networking and education opportunities to keep our membership informed. Current board members include:


Eric Gagnon – Past Chairman

President
We Sell Restaurants



Diane Phibbs

Diane Phibbs – Content and Marketing Chair

EVP & Chief Content Officer
Franchise Update Media


Lynn Brewer

Lynn Brewer – Membership Chair

Director of Franchise Development
Cresso Brands


Slade Strickland – Board Member


 Ryan Pendleton – Treasurer


Thank you to our founding board of directors who provided the vision and foundation for the Southeast Franchise Forum to grow to where we are today.

We appreciate the service of our past Chairmen and Chairwomen for the leadership that continues to drive our membership.


Founding Board of Directors

Jim Squire

Jim Squire – Founding Chairman

Inception – December, 2015

President & CEO Franchise Marketing Advisors