Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue III, 2015 | Page 20

2015 MVP AWARDS

“There is a solution to every problem, and a
right attitude to solve it with.”
PERSONAL
Formative influences/events: Martial arts, travel, and languages (I
worked in Mexico and lived overseas). I gave up teaching at a local community
college so I could teach karate free to children and adults at my church.
Key accomplishments: First would be my incredible family, especially
seeing my two daughters accept Christ. I’ve had a successful international management career, am bilingual, and hold an MBA in international management
from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.
Another accomplishment would be starting our current franchise with my family
after losing everything because of layoffs. I started a martial arts ministry called
Karate in Christ’s Service (KICS) at First Baptist Church of Moore and am now a
3rd degree Black Belt specializing in breaking, with a dozen Black Belt instructors, over 70 regular students, and two state champions.
Work week: Primarily Monday through Friday but also on weekends
as needed, especially for trade shows. Tuesda \