The Company has put together an experienced management team that has over fifty years of combined franchise experience in various industries and over twenty years of combined experience in the alternative financial services industry.

Paul Eckert, President and CEO of the company, is recognized as an industry leader and innovator, championing the use of technology, branding and marketing long before the industry recognized the value of these systems. Mr. Eckert is a member of the International Franchise Association's Franchise Relations Committee. He also has been a featured writer for franchise and financial industry publications. Mr. Eckert has been a senior executive in the franchise industry for over 25 years.

Bruce Chamberlin, Franchise Development, is a seasoned franchise executive with management and development experience in the alternative financial services industry, as well as experience in financing, management consulting and training. Mr. Chamberlin's expertise is in working with franchisee candidates, helping them to make the best decision for their particular situation. Mr. Chamberlin has worked for over 20 years in the franchise industry.

Ken Parsons, Vice President of Real Estate, Construction and New Center Development is a sales professional bringing over seven years of experience in the product and service industries, with a focus on business development. He is experienced in acquisitions and the purchase and sale of real estate. Ken oversees construction, real estate and vendor relationships.

Carleton E. Davis, Vice President of Operations, is a retail financial service professional with 10 years of experience in the payday lending and check cashing industry. He has worked with several firms in the retail financial services industry and has experience in acquisitions, multi-unit operations, recruiting, training, banking, accounting, marketing and new product development.

Our Board of Directors includes seasoned professionals from franchising, banking, senior corporate management, investment banking, and wholesale and retail distribution. (For more detailed resumes of the management team, see the Family Financial Centers UFOC.)

This seasoned management team will benefit from its direct involvement in the industry in terms of understanding where the competitive opportunities are and how to capture them. Because of its existing relationships within the franchise and alternative financial services industries, the team is able to create strategic partnerships with vendors, real estate companies, architectural and construction companies, banks and finance companies, and franchise and business broker networks across the country. All of these factors will help FAMILY FINANCIAL CENTERS maximize the franchisees success in their respective market areas.