Emré is a professional business manager with impressive international sales and marketing credentials. Originally born in Turkey, Emré achieved his BA in Business Economics at Vesalius College in Brussels, Belgium. He is also a registered Project Management Practitioner for Prince II software.

Cutting his teeth in the business world, Emré spent the next 9 years in a variety of roles at one of the world's most international, fast moving consumer goods businesses, with brands selling in 180 markets around the world. Emré served as the Trade Marketing Manager - Central Asia & Caucasus, the Duty Free Trade Marketing Manager - Sub-Saharan Africa,  Account Manager - Levant Region, Brand Manager - GCC and Africa Projects' Manager based in Dubai.

With his background and training experience Emré was able to dramatically increase both sales volumes and profit margins in all departments. His specialties include formulating and implementing business strategies to streamline operations, improving ROI, sales planning, and project management.

Recently, Emré has taken on the role of Regional Franchisor for the Parmasters Mecaa Region which consists of the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia and Africa. He is extremely passionate about customer service and the game of golf, and looks forward to helping the world learn a new way to achieve the results that they would like, in their golf game.
 

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Mario’s career began as a personnel manager for a national retail department store and quickly evolved into a store manager position.  After running the family business interests in retail liquor, real estate management and grocery industries for a number of years, Mario held management positions with several local companies.

His duties included managing a three state sales territory, researching and marketing new products and services as well as business development and strategic planning.  Always up for a challenge, Mario co-founded The Memphis Italian Festival in 1990 and has nurtured this event into a fun-filled annual event attended by over 75,000 people for the two-day event.

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Mike Allen, an inactive CPA, adds expertise and depth to the team by drawing on his background of 7+ years experience of Big 8 (now Big 4) public accounting experience and his 19+ years experience in the capital markets.

Mike is known by his peers as a dedicated team player that relishes the challenges of new product development.  Over the past 19+ years, Mike has started and / or managed five of the six fixed income securities trading desks at  arguably the largest fixed income securities player off Wall Street.

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Andre Ferris - Parmasters Canada Regional Franchisor 

While maintaining the role of Assistant Manager with Zellers Ltd., André graduated in Business Management at Centennial College in Toronto, ON in 1994. He became the youngest manager in the company's history while at Zellers.

He then embarked on a sales and marketing career in packaged goods, representing Evian, Crystal Springs, Gatorade, Snapple, and V8. He also participated in the launch of Gatorade Frost, winning numerous sales and promotional awards.

He moved on to Molson Canada where he has been a territory representative accountable for training/supervising staff, and organizing high profile events and functions designed to promote sales and increase public awareness. In doing so, he orchestrated an award-winning competitive advantage at LCBO outlets. He received a Director's Award in 2002, establishing market share growth in 45 out of 48 months.

André clearly brings sales and marketing strengths and proven coaching abilities - not to mention a love of golf - to his dream role as Regional Franchisor for Canada.

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Parmasters Golf Training Center’s business concept and philosophy captured Lauren Rosier’s desire to combine his entrepreneurial vision for bringing an indoor practice facility to Michigan with his passion for golf. In the course of a diverse 23-year career in all aspects of strategic planning, profit and loss management, budget planning, inventory control, and customer satisfaction, Lauren has proven to be a skilled executive, ethical leader, and analytical problem-solver.

As a member of Len Industries’ Executive Team, Lauren provides superior leadership during critical transition phases, including hiring professional and industrial staff, implementing budget reductions, and installing effective management information systems. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Michigan State University. In his leisure time, Lauren enjoys the challenge of continually improving his Straight-Line Golf™ game and studying the winning strategies of world-renowned entrepreneurs.

Lauren’s tenacious pursuit of goals and strong commitment towards exceptional customer service will be the driving force behind the profitable success of Parmasters Mid-America Region. 

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Yvette Rosier - Parmasters Mid America Regional Franchisor 

Yvette Rosier’s entrepreneurial vision for creating a business that inspires the soul matched Parmasters Golf Training Center’s philosophy of live, love, work and play. Yvette brings real-world advice, memorable humor, and powerful stories in order to motivate and align newly hired associates with the corporate vision, mission statement, values, and strategic plans.

At Jackson National Life Insurance, she worked with the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Quality Assurance and Training to continually refresh and deliver training of the New Employee Orientation program, effective phone skills/customer service, and management and non-management training of an electronic timekeeping system. Her contributions as a member of the organization’s Employee Handbook Committee, helped associates understand the company, its operations, and key people within the organization.

Yvette continues to work towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Organizational Behavior from Spring Arbor University. Her interests include learning Straight Line Golf™ and studying both the customer service philosophies and best HR practices of national and international companies.

Yvette’s dedication to employee engagement and phenomenal customer satisfaction will contribute to the profitable success of Parmasters Mid America Region. 

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Wing Lee - Parmasters China Regional Franchisor 

Wing’s entrepreneurial spirit drew him to Parmasters, and his passion for the nation of China and golf led him to acquire the Regional Franchise.

With a strong background in technology, Wing has worked with telecommunications companies including Harris Corporation, Marin Telecommunications Corporation, Far East Connection, and JJ High Tech, Inc. From sales and marketing to management, he’s specialized in business development in the Asia Pacific region for 30+ years.

We’re very excited to be able to combine this expertise with the fast growing golf market in China, and know Wing will be valued member of our team.

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Bud Schroeder - Parmasters Mid Atlantic Regional Franchisor 

After taking up golf seven years ago, Bud thought that with a little polishing, he’d be ready for the tour. Like so many others, his zeal for the game declined when he realized he was in fact, an average golfer. Parmasters has invigorated his love and passion for the game and he’s now looking forward to shooting 85 as Parmasters’ Regional Franchisor for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Bud is not new to franchising. His in-depth business experience has most recently included owning three UPS Stores in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. Prior to business ownership, he spent nine years with the Woolworth Corporation in the Kinney Shoe division as a trainer where he gained valuable business knowledge in operations, logistics, and human resources.

Mid-Atlantic Franchise Owners are sure to benefit not only from Bud’s solid business and franchise experience, but also his contagious enthusiasm.

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Will Conerly - Parmasters Rocky Mountain Regional Franchisor 

Will’s entrepreneurial interest and love for the game of golf brought him to acquire the Parmasters Rocky Mountain Regional Franchise.

Will’s career began as a Certified Public Accountant at one of the Big 8 accounting firms but has spent the past 23 years with one of the largest medical companies in the world. Will has held sales, marketing and management positions focusing primarily on leading sales teams to success.

Will brings sales, marketing, and financial business experience together with his love for golf to help bring Indoor Golf Training facilities to the Rocky Mountain Area.

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Burt Stoker - Parmasters Rocky Mountain Regional Franchisor 

Burt’s fascination for the game of golf and his entrepreneurial spirit is a great fit for Parmasters.

Burt started his career in the family Nursery and Garden Center business while attending Weber State University, in Ogden, UT. After graduating with a degree in Technical Sales, Burt was the first employee of Pretzel Maker Franchising. While at Pretzel Maker, Burt was responsible for qualifying, marketing, and sales of all new franchises. Burt then took on the responsibility of a regional sales representative for a Mineral and Vitamin company. He was soon given the responsibility of Director of Bulk Sales.

For the past eight years Burt has been a Senior Account Manager with one of the world largest medical companies. Burt brings sales, marketing and management experience to the Parmasters Rocky Mountain Region.

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Advisors to the Board

David Faulkner - Advisor to the Board - Strategic Construction 

Retail Development's President, David Faulkner, has managed almost a billion dollars worth of retail and restaurant projects. With over fifteen years of experience in the architecture and construction fields, he has continually refined the cost-saving tools and solutions he pioneered, resulting in significant savings for a wide variety of companies, including Gap, Inc., Nordstrom, Hilton, Del Webb and numerous other respected brands in the retail and hospitality industry.

David is also a sought-after speaker and author, sharing his insights at professional conferences and in publications ranging from shelter magazines to trade press.

David is now Senior Vice President, Environmental Design Executive, Bank of America.

David is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the International Franchise Association. He holds a Masters Degree in architecture from Yale University and a Bachelors Degree from Vassar College. David will bring his amazing expertise to Parmasters in the area of strategic construction coaching. 

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Rear Admiral (Ret'd) Ken Summers - Advisor to the Board - Strategic Planning 

A natural leader and therefore strong communicator and decision-maker, Ken is a retired Naval Officer and Senior Executive with extensive experience in NATO and Canadian security/defense policy issues. Ken’s ability to rise to new challenges with innovative, successful solutions makes him a valuable advisor to the Parmasters Board of Directors.

Bilingual and well-traveled, Ken has extensive experience in the areas of corporate restructuring, resource management, international affairs, human resource management, strategic level planning and leadership. His career is laden with many significant achievements, including:

• organizing and preparing all aspects of the Canadian Naval Task Group deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990 and subsequently assuming command in the Gulf of the 4000 plus Canadians, and the naval ships, fighter aircraft, and land forces involved in Gulf War;

• acting as the Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic responsible for all NATO operations and activities in the Atlantic; and 

• advising the Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. on all matters of mutual concern to both nations.

Ken has received numerous citations and Orders of Merit from Canada, the U.S., Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He brings to the Parmasters management team exceptional judgment, decision-making and communication skills, and integrity in support of the Parmasters’ vision and will offer long-term advice on strategy as an Advisor to the Board of Directors.

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Jack Kuykendall is the golf-passionate scientist who discovered the single axis method to play golf. He is the person who brought Moe Norman to national recognition as the World's Greatest Ball Striker. Moe validates Jack Kuykendall's great golf discoveries. Golf Magazine has named Jack one of the Top 100 Teachers in America since 1996.

Jack completed his Bachelor of Science in Physics in 1969 while attending Georgia State University. He then became an Assistant Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology in 1969 to 1971. This compelled Jack to learn more about marketing and sales when in 1971 to 1987 he worked for marketing and sales in the Medical and Laser industry. In 1987 Jack was motivated to open and be President of Kuykendall Golf Inc, where he continues to be active in until today. The creation of Kuykendall Golf Inc. led Jack into creating additional ventures known today as Right-Way-Golf, Natural Golf and IMA Golf.

Jack's discoveries have been featured in media around the world. In December 1995, Golf Digest devoted over 30 pages to Moe and Jack. In January 1996 Golf Magazine named Jack as one of the Top 100 Teachers in America. Jack is the second scientist, and only the third non-PGA member to receive this honor. Jack is world renowned for his teaching, and has been featured in articles and interviews around the globe, including the Wall Street Journal and the PGA Magazine.

Jack is committed to continually improving the ability for golfers of all skill levels to learn better ways to golf, based on science not perceptions. As an Advisor to the Board of Directors at Parmasters, he will drive long-term golf research projects. Jack can be reached at  www.kuykendallgolf.com

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