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Richard and Denise Marie Snow are determined to make a difference in underrepresented communities. Richard, who is the Diversity Institute Chair at the International Franchise Association (IFA) and co-host of...
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) It’s good to be back. Thank you so much. Please, everybody be seated. (Applause.) Well, to President DeGioia, thank you so much for...
Thompson worked as a vice president for McDonald’s in both operations and supply chain, so he knew the culture and process well. “Knowing both the operations and supply sides of the business helped me to understand their needs at a higher level,†he says. One of the most important lessons he’s learned as a supplier is to leverage whatever is unique about his business. “Yes, customers want low prices,†says Thompson, “but they want other things, too. In my world, it’s food safety and quality.â€
Donald A. Coleman isn't concerned about his daughter taking over the reins of his business. If she does, he believes she’s been well trained. “I started her out in the finance committee—not the mailroom,†he explains, “so she could see how the agency made money. She could see the expenses, she could see how we had to fight for our margins in order to reward our good employees and move forward.†Advertising is a tough business, and Coleman wants to make sure his daughter, Kelli, currently vice president of business development, fully understands the nuts and bolts of the industry.
Ruth Agbaji founded Code Wiz to combine her passion for coding with her love of children. Code Wiz now has five locations and is growing through franchising.
