FranchiseWorks.com | Firestorm Hires
Franchise Industry Veteran Jim Squire As Chief Development Officer.
Franchise Industry Veteran to Lead Company's U.S. Expansion.
Roswell, GA (April 13, 2011) -- Firestorm, a national
franchise company specializing in crisis management, vulnerability analysis, threat assessment and business continuity, today announced that
franchise veteran Jim Squire has joined the company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer.
"Jim is a recognized name and leader in the
franchising industry," said Jim Satterfield, President and CEO of Firestorm.' "He brings a wealth of new ideas and the wisdom of experience to this position, and we look forward to working with him to expand the Firestorm brand in the
franchising industry."
Passionate about
franchising as the "great american dream," Squire, a certified
franchise executive, has spent over 25 years in senior management with
well-known franchise brands such as HoneyBaked Ham Company, Great American Cookie Company and
Arby's Restaurants.
Squire holds several prestigious positions within
franchise industry organizations, including member of the Board of Trustees of the
International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation, and member and past chairman of the Board of Governors of the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. He is also an active member of a number of IFA committees, and is a former member of its Board of Directors. On the regional level, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Southeast Franchise Forum.
As Chairman Emeritus of the Georgia Restaurant Association and member of Georgia State University's School of Hospitality Industry Advisory Board, Squire also maintains a high profile in the foodservice industry. He is past president of the restaurant division of the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association.
Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Firestorm is a national leader in crisis management, vulnerability analysis, threat assessment, risk mitigation and business continuity. It's unique Predict Plan Perform process is the foundation for a next-generation suite of consulting services, tools and software that create resilient, disaster-ready organizations.
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