Board and Organizational Information

What does the FOA board do?
Who serves on the FOA board of directors?

Proposed Sylvan Franchise Owners Association By Laws - Approved May 2018

President

Lesley Mitchell
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Term: January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2020
*Canadian Regional Representative

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Vice President

Kari Weigel
Bismarck, North Dakota
Email: [email protected]
Term: January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2018
*Central Regional Representative 

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Treasurer

Marissa Roh
David City, Nebraska 
Email:  [email protected]
Term: January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
*At-Large Representative

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Immediate Past President

Randy Way
Richmond, Washington 
Email:  [email protected]
Term: January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2019

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At-Large/Regional Board Members

Kim Teixeira
Chesapeake, Virginia
Email: [email protected]
Term: January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2020
*At-Large Representative

Bill Kramer
Oakland, California
Email: [email protected]
Term: January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2019
*At-Large Representative

Rand Bleimeister
Los Angeles, California
Email: [email protected]
Term: January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2018
*At-Large Representative

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Gail Smith
Lakewood, Washington
Email: [email protected]
Term: January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019
*West Regional Representative

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What does the FOA Board do?

• The mission of the FOA Board is to provide united leadership and effective communication in advocating for and protecting the interests of the Sylvan franchise community.
• Meets quarterly with Sylvan Corporate Officers.
• Communicates franchisee issues, recommendations and concerns to Corporate.
• Advises Corporate on the planning and implementation of current and future programs.
• Participates in Corporate advisory committees: Education, Technology, and Operations/Training.
• Appoints two Directors to the National Advertising Committee to assist in the development and critique of marketing activities and materials.
• Reviews, with the FOA attorney, proposed changes to Sylvan license agreements.

Who serves on the FOA Board of Directors?

• Eleven individuals elected from the FOA membership for a three year term.
• Officers volunteer their time and are appointed for a one year term.
• All FOA members in good standing are eligible for nomination to the Board.