Committees

Inclusion Advisory Committee (IAC)

The IAC ensures cooperation, education and understanding of diversity issues and their impact on the business and social interests of the franchise community and public at large.

Team

Chair: Camille Lee-Johnson

Members: Amir Syed and Justin White

Franchise Relations Committee (FRC)

The FRC oversees Burger King system development, Burger King Corporation policies, and issues relating to brand protection, franchise agreement, finance and leasing.

Team

Chair: Open

Members: Dan Fitzpatrick, Anthony Josephson, Gary Andrzejewski, Steve Keith, Glenn Levins, Rich Scanlan, Christy Williams, Gary Geiger

Governance / Oversight Committee (GOC)

This independent committee governs and oversees the NFA and its related affiliates. This includes monitoring and auditing policies and procedures.

Team

Chair: Amir Allison

Members: Gary Andrzejewski and Glenn Levins

Government Relations Committee (GRC) / Political Action Committee (PAC)

The GRC monitors legislative developments in Washington, D.C., and the state level where appropriate; informs the Board of Directors and franchisee community; and with the board’s consent, communicates the NFA’s position on various legislative issues.

 The PAC, NFA’s fundraising arm, provides fiduciary responsibility; ensures Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance; offers legislative advice; and contributes to campaigns and political candidates who support the interests of the Burger King franchisee community.

Team

Chair: Dominic Flis

PAC Treasurer: Steve Keith

Members: Shirley Humerian, Wyatt Batchelor, Richard Santowski, Maruti Seth, Ted Nunamaker, John Pastor, Patrick Webster

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee governs and oversees the financial interests of the association and its committees and subsidiary corporations. It oversees staff who review and recommend budgets, report, audit and invest. The Finance Committee also reviews general expenses, as well as reviews and enforces benefit policies.

Team

Chair: Steve Keith

Members: Mike Callahan, Glenn Levins, Brek Kohler, Anthony Josephson and Gary Andrzejewski

Image Committee

The Image Committee advises and counsels Burger King Corporation on “today’s image” of franchised restaurants. It advocates on behalf of franchisees on issues related to improving, changing and remodeling Burger King restaurants. These actions keep us current with national and local standards supported by the National Franchisee Association and Burger King Corporation.

Team

Chair: Todd Schuster

Vice Chair: Steve Keith

Members: Ron Broatch, Jordan Drury, Nick Boyle, Gary Moore, John Kayser, Rick Cross, Ted Nunamaker, Jennifer Tyler, 

Information Technology Council

The Information Technology (IT) Council provides franchisee input on Burger King Corp.’s growing technology initiatives.

Team

Chair: Shane Jacobs

Members: Pat Albanese, Tyler Guinn, Darren Hestad, Joel Neikirk, Luke Pisors, Bonnie Bakshi, Scott Andrzejewski, Steve Thomas, Brent Simmons and Ernesto Valasquez

Marketing Council

The Marketing Council serves as a location for healthy, genuine discussion with Burger King Corporation on myriad topics and provides a sincere exchange of ideas for robust enhancements to the overall positioning of the Burger King brand.

Team

Chair: Jim Froio

Members: Anthony Josephson, Tom McDonald, Wayne Burke, Todd Schuster, Sanna Shere, Gary Geiger, Chris Johnson, Kevin Fernandez, Kevin Fernandez, Debbie Sena

Franchise Success Committee

Focused on areas such as franchisee support, business performance and operational improvement, the Franchise Success Committee works collaboratively with corporate leadership to identify opportunities and develop strategies that drive franchisee success.

Team

Members:  Jennifer Geiger, Joel Neikirk, Brek Kohler, Cody Bruns, Zo Dhanani, Samantha O’Connell, Jeff Reardon, Xinyu Wang

Franchise Advisory Council

Focused on areas such as business strategy, operational priorities and franchisee engagement, the Franchise Advisory Council fosters a collaborative partnership between franchisees and corporate leadership to support systemwide growth and success.

Team

Members: Jim Backes, Kevin Fernandez, Dan Fitzpatrick, Anthony Josephson, Jennifer Geiger, Chris Johnson, Luke Pisors, Todd Schuster, Mike Di Severia, Adam Velarde

Elevanta LLC Board of Directors

Elevanta LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the NFA, is a professional services firm that provides association management services, group health and business insurance solutions, and additional employer services to its clients to help them reach their goals and accomplish missions.

Team

Chairman: Glenn Levins

CEO: Christy Williams

Board Members: Joseph Anghelone, Sally Detter, Anthony Josephson, Kim Zeller, Gar Andrzejewski, Josh Lephart