Mr. White graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management with an emphasis in Marketing. Upon graduation from UNC Charlotte, Mr. White successfully implemented his senior project and co-opened The King's Gym Fitness Center. From 1981 to 1984 he lived in Israel as part of an international work/study, leadership training program. After returning from Israel he worked with St. Mark's Incorporated focusing on business development account management and sales until 2000. While with St. Marks Mr. White was key in starting SMI Job Services, SMI Ventures Packaging and SMI Ventures Board of Business Advisors which he chaired. After other business startups, Mr. White has recently functioned in professional consultant / business development / sales and account management capacities utilizing contract negotiation, customer relations, problem resolution, strategic planning along with executive level rapport in a number of industries including franchising, commercial construction, packaging, life sciences, medical devices and distribution. For the past fifteen years Mr. White served as National Territory Sales Leader with Owens Corning, Hilti International, Vice President of franchise development for Just Fresh Franchise Systems, Inc. and Zen Massage Franchising.