Franchise Opportunities Network | Staff Profile Page

Gary Blanchard
Experienced Developer
☏ tel:(770) 391-2082

Gary joined the Franchise Opportunities Network Team in December of 2014. He is an associate developer building a portfolio in front end web development and web applications. Prior to joining the team, he worked in high end home construction and before that served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Gary graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in graphics and web development from the Art Institute of Atlanta. He enjoys art, science and building things with his hands.

Travis Cook
Senior Account Executive
☏ tel:(404) 663-1890

Travis was one of the original employees from the beginning when FranchiseOpportunities.com launched in March 2000. Travis grew up in Flowery Branch, GA and graduated from Georgia State University with degree in Business Management. I'm very proud to be apart of a small company that has helped countless franchisors grow their businesses while at the same time having a part in helping entrepreneur's accomplish their dream of owning a business. Travis likes to spend his time away from the office with golf, archery, tinkering with vintage cars, and grilling dinner for his wife and teenage son.

Joshua Craig
Director of IT
☏ tel:(770) 391-5026

Teresa Glasgow
Administrative Assistant
☏ tel:(770) 391-5061

Jason Hightower
Graphic Designer

Jason joined Franchise Opportunities Network in 2005 as Graphic Designer. He is responsible for graphic design for client web advertisement, email marketing, as well as all in-house design. Prior to joining Franchise Opportunities Network he was the graphic designer for The Document Source at Turner Broadcasting Systems in Atlanta, GA. In his spare time he is an professional artist. He enjoys live music events and art shows.

Matt Maxwell
General Manager
☏ tel:(770) 391-5050

Matt joined Business Broker Network as General Manager in 2007 and was promoted to GM of Franchise Opportunities Network in late 2012. Matt grew up in Norfolk, VA and graduated from the University of Virgina and also has his MBA from William & Mary. Matt worked as a City Planner for 8 years after graduating from UVA. Matt joined Dominion Enterprises in 2000 and has been in General Management roles since that time. Matt enjoys mountain biking, road biking, golf, hiking - basically anything outdoors!

Lee Payne
Senior Account Executive
☏ tel:(770) 391-2027

Lee joined the Franchise Opportunities Network team in early 2005, after working as a Financial Analyst for a Georgia based, nationally franchised restaurant group. Lee graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in Business Management. His favorite part of the job is building the relationships and working closely with his clients to make sure each campaign is tailor-made to their needs to maximize the return. Lee enjoys the outdoors (hunting and fishing), and travels the country playing professional softball. Member of the Men's National team (Team USA) in 2015.

Mary-Beth Tedder
Broker Member Account Representative
☏ tel:(770) 391-5056

Mary-Beth Tedder has been with BusinessBroker.net for 9 years and has over two decades of experience in sales, customer service, and account management. Mary-Beth assists our business broker members with problem resolution, customer support, account management and also with marketing our services. Prior to joining BusinessBroker.net, Mary-Beth worked for Fortune 500 companies including Apple Computer and Pinkerton. She is a cum laude graduate of Green Mountain College and holds a Georgia Real Estate salesperson license. In her spare time, she enjoys fitness activities, art shows and is a supporter of Angels Among Us and other pet rescue organizations.

Jerry Young
Senior Account Executive
☏ tel:(770) 391-5041

Jerry has been with the Franchise Opportunities Network since 2004 and has nearly two decades of experience in sales and account management. Before joining the Franchise Opportunities Network team, Jerry worked with a small real estate and manufactured home company in Valdosta, GA. Jerry received his Bachelor's degree from Valdosta State University, majoring in Political Science. Jerry takes pleasure in assisting franchises and business opportunities achieve their expansion goals through lead generation, working out, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.

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