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Toledo, Oh

Toledo, Oh

Manage the legal matters and provide executive leadership for one of the fastest growing chain restaurants in the US. Serves as a member of the executive management team. Marco's has over 580 Stores with franchises in 34 states and 4 countries.

The International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA’s mission is to protect, enhance and promote franchising through government relations, public relations and educational programs. Celebrating 50 years of excellence, education and advocacy,

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The Executive Mentoring Program is a nationally recognized professional leadership experience partnering PLP students with over 100 top business executives willing to provide coaching, mentoring, objectivity and sound guidance for real business experiences.

Center for Nonprofit Management -Board Governance & Strategic PlanningIdentifying and Recruiting Effective Board Members Business Council for the Arts -Fundraising for the Arts

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

A ministry that provides support, training, networking and encouragement to over 100 people a month during their transition from joblessness to employment.

An organization for the development of management skills for legal executives and the advancement of their careers by fostering a network of professional interaction.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

At Large Member of the Board and Youth Winds LiaisonPast Chair - Development CommitteeThe LSWO provides a world-class musical contribution to the cultural life of the North Texas community. It is comprised of professional performers primarily of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments performing at the highest levels of musical performance and respected repertoire. The LSWO is conducted principally by Eugene Migliaro Corcoran, a renowned American conductor and Regents Professor of Music at the University of North Texas College of Music. The LSWO is committed to preserve the medium that has become a uniquely American art form. Venues include the Meyerson Symphony Center, Eisemann Center, the new Dallas City Performance Hall, and recently featured at the esteemed Mid-west Clinic in Chicago, the Texas Bandmasters Association and the Arkansas Bandmasters Conference.“Music Changing Lives” – The Lone Star Wind Orchestra tries to be role models for young students and encourage the pursuit of music involvement as a life-long passion. Since its inception, the LSWO has been focused on two key priorities – providing the North Texas community with exceptional performances of wind band masterpieces and developing the next generation of wind band leaders. The LSWO Youth Winds program provides an outlet for gifted and talented area high school students to take their performance skills to the next level by challenging them to play professional-level concert repertoire under the direction of the region's greatest music educators from TCU, Texas A&M Commerce, and other recognized music programs. The successful Lone Star Kids program encourages middle school students to stay involved in school band programs, and the Music Changing Lives Scholarship program encourages outstanding high school students to continue their musical development while pursuing a college education.

Available For Relocation

• Franchise law support for franchisor systems registration and sales, and franchisee purchase transactions• Real Estate development support from Confidentiality - Nondisclosure Agreements to LOI, Purchase and Sale Contracts, Leases, diligence, finance documents and operating licenses - Alcoholic Beverage licenses• Enterprise and local site operating and IT/Technology agreements• Management of litigation for employment matters, commercial transactions and personal injury• Hospitality industry legal and business expertise• Providing creative business solutions and efficient legal support

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Corporate Counsel services and executive management consulting for Aimbridge Hospitality

Providing General Counsel and management services to a revitalized brand after acquisition by a private equity group. Responsible for the company’s legal affairs and management of the Legal resources. Key support for new restaurant and franchise development, site diligence and enterprise contracts impacting strategic operations and alliances.

Legal services and project management supporting the BK Franchise Financial Restructure Program. Involved with over 20 restructure transactions in excess of $75 million of new capitalization in preparation of the company’s $425 million IPO in 2006.

For more than 20 years, the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) has led the industry's efforts to develop gender-diverse leadership talent for all segments of the foodservice industry – operators, manufacturers/suppliers and distributors.

Responsible for the company’s legal affairs and management of the Legal Department operations, budgeting, strategic planning and performance measurements. The MRG Legal Department served a 1,100 unit, $1.5+Billion chain of casual dining restaurants under the brands of Bennigan's®, Steak and Ale®, Ponderosa Steakhouse® and Bonanza Steakhouse® operated by the company and over 250 franchisees. • Co-managed the development teams (legal, real estate, diligence, construction, operations and franchise support groups)• Participated in more than $300M in corporate loans and credit transactions• Legal support for more than 15 international transactions

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for the legal affairs and management of the Legal Department for Jani-King and some 28 operating subsidiaries. Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 12,000 franchisees serving tens of thousands of customers through a global network of more than 120 regional support offices worldwide. Participated in multiple international transactions.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Very broad base of client issues, including commercial and real estate transactions, oil, gas and coal leases, division orders, corporate formation and governance, civil and criminal trial advocacy, debtor - creditor relationships, including bankruptcy practice issues. Served as an officer or director in several closely held corporations.Dallas County Juvenile Courts - Appointed to serve as Juvenile Court Referee for the 304th and 305th District Courts. This appointment provided the opportunity to serve as Judge Pro Tem on a routine basis to preside in juvenile matters for these state district courts.

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Bba, Banking & Finance

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Fraternity

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Cum Laude