PostNet Honors Franchise Owners at 31st Annual Conference
PostNet, a global leader in high-quality printing and shipping solutions, recently gathered its franchise owners at its 31st annual conference held at the Hilton Chicago. This annual event not only serves as a platform for recognizing outstanding franchisees but also as an opportunity for networking and strategic planning within the company.
During the conference, PostNet recognized several franchise owners for their exceptional contributions to the brand. Among the prestigious awards presented was the Franchisee of the Year, awarded to Greg Claiborne, owner of PostNet in Round Rock, Texas. Claiborne’s success and dedication to the brand exemplified the qualities that PostNet values in its franchise network.
Bill McPherson, the Vice President of Retail Network Development at PostNet, expressed pride in the franchisees' accomplishments. He stated, "Every year our franchisees consistently show the vision, tenacity, and ability it takes to succeed, and this year was no exception. Our annual conference provides us with a chance to honor and acknowledge our accomplishments while also giving our franchise owners time to strategize and network."
In addition to the Franchisee of the Year award, other significant recognitions included the Coogle Cranston Mentorship Award awarded to David Petty from PostNet Austin, Texas. Petty displayed exceptional mentorship qualities by guiding and supporting fellow franchise owners and team members, making him a vital part of the PostNet family.
A total of twelve awards were handed out that evening, recognizing various achievements among franchise owners. The recipients included:
- - United in Purpose – Tiffany Allen-Smith, Shorewood, Illinois
- - Power of Perspectives – Greg Howard, Humble, Texas
- - Tenacious Mindset – Shawna Hicks-Cranston, Lakewood Ranch, Florida
- - Franchisee's Choice Award – Kevin Roldan, Miami, Florida
- - Community Involvement Award – Shane Hamm, Rainbow City, Alabama
- - Team Member of the Year – Jonathan Thomas, Lake Forest, Illinois
- - Top Performer Award, Northeast – Jimmy and Debora Wallace, Greensboro, Georgia
- - Top Performer Award, West – Daniel Browning, Lacey, Washington
- - Top Performer Award, Southeast – Eric Dolan, Houston, Texas
- - Top Performer Award, Central – Mike Bannoura, Denver, Colorado
- - Elite Level Performance Awards were given to Amy Criddle, Richard Wright, and Laurie Nowak representing the Northeast, West, and Central respectively.
- - Special recognition was also given to Allen Elks of PostNet Lumberton, North Carolina, for his impressive thirty years of service with the company.
The conference was not just about awards; it served as a reunion family-style, reinforcing the strong bonds among franchise owners. McPherson remarked, "PostNet is like a family, and our annual conference is our family reunion. It's good for our team to take a break from working hard in their centers to spend some quality time networking with their peers and helping PostNet plan strategies that will ensure we meet our goals in the future."
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