DD -- Post #1 Officers and Directors of Fresh n Lite
Stanley L. Swanson, the founder of the Company, has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board since its inception in May, 1990. In addition to development the Company's overall business strategy and expansion plans, Mr. Swanson is responsible for selection and negotiations for all future locations. Prior to establishing the first Fresh'n Lite restaurant in Marshall, Texas in June 1989, Mr. Swanson was the President and CEO of Cannan Enterprises, Inc. a Montana corporation involved in the development of real estate franchises within the state. Under Mr. Swanson's leadership, the company grew from one franchise in 1986 to ten franchises in 1988. It was at this time that Mr. Swanson sold his holdings in Cannan Enterprises, in order to establish the restaurant business that is now Fresh'n Lite. From 1981 to 1986, Mr Swanson was a real estate broker in Montana, wher he owned and operated two real estate sales and development companies. From 1972 until 1981, Mr Swanson was an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry, owning and operating two restaurant establishments. From 1962 until 1972, Mr. Swanson played professional baseball, where he was primarily associated with the Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos organizations.
Henry Leonard has been President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company since December 1997. Mr Leonard handles all day to day operations of the Company as well as new concept development, marketing and real estate. Prior to joining the Company in 1997, Mr. Leonard was President of Casa Ole' ALM, LLC, a franchise market partner joint venture with Casa Ole' Restaurants, Inc. From 1995 to 1996, Mr Leonard was Director of New Concept Development for Papa Gino's of America, Inc. From 1974 to 1994 Mr. Leonard served in a variety of posts for Pizza Systems/Summit Concepts (dba Mazzio's and Ken's Pizza) Including President and Chief Operating Officer.
Curtis A. Swanson has been Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Treasurer of the Company since it's inception in May, 1990. Mr Swanson handles all financial matters for the Company. Prior to his involvement with Fresh'n Lite, Inc, Mr. Swanson was an officer in Cannan Enterprises, Inc., from 1986 to 1988. His duties with Cannan Enterprises, Inc, included the sales, set-up and oversight of franchises within the state of Montana. From 1987 to 1989. Mr Swanson owned and operated two real estate franchises, a video rental store, and a pizza establishment.
Jean M. Hedges has been Corporate Controller for the company since September 1993. Ms. Hedges is responsible for all accounting and office management functions including generating and analyzing financial reports, performing monthly, quarterly, and annual closeout functions, budget planning, cash flow forecasting, analyzing capital expenditures, and evaluating return on investments. Ms. Hedges has had extensive CPA firm experience and brings a 10 year record as a controller and business manager to the Company. Ms. Hedges has been controller/business manager with several companies including, Stainback Casting, American Retirement Homes, Goodman and Company, CPA. From 1984 to 1987 Ms. Hedges was an internal accounting manager with Price Waterhouse, CPA in Norfolk, Virginia.
Carole A. Swanson, wife of Stanley L. Swanson and co-founder of Fresh'n Lite, Inc., has served as Secretary of the Company since it's inception in May, 1990. Prior to establishing the first Fresh'n Lite restaurant, Ms. Swanson was a broker/owner of a real estate company in Hamilton, Montana, from 1983 to 1988. From 1980 to 1983, Ms. Swanson co-owned and operated the Cedar Chest Restaurant in Darby, Montana. From 1972 to 1976, Ms. Swanson co-owned and operated the Lochsa Lodge Resort and restaurant in Powell, Idaho. From 1954 through 1972, Ms. Swanson worked with her father in the development of a 31 store restaurant chain based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, called the Blue Circle's. This company was sold due the the death of Ms. Swansons father. She was involved in training, inventory control, food cost analysis, labor cost analysis, and bookkeeping.
Edward C. Dmytryk has been a Director of the Company since 1992. Mr. Dmytryk is currently the CEO and principal owner of Benchmark, Inc., a metal fabricating company located in Fort Worth, Texas. Until January 1995, Mr. Dmytryk was formerly the CEO for Bollinger Industries International, located in Irving, Texas. Bollinger is a fitness product corporation with annual sales nearing $60 million. Mr. Dmytryk has held various positions including CEO of Mac's Snacks, Inc, located in Arlington, TX. He was responsible for the successful turnaround of this business through an overhaul of the sales and marketing effort, sales increased by 250% under his leadership. He has also held positions with Animed, Inc., Wulfberg Electronics, Inc., Polaroid Corporation, and We Chemical Products/Alfa Laval. From 1968 until 1973, Mr. Dmytryk was a captain, regular officer and pilot in the United States Air Force. He is a graduate of the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.
Robert (Bob) Lilly has been a director of the Company since March 1995. Mr. Lilly is currently the owner of Professional Imaging and Promotions, Inc., a photography and graphics imaging company located in Graham, Texas. From 1961 through 1974, Mr. Lilly played football for the Dallas Cowboys, a National Football League franchise. Subsequent to his retirement from the Cowboys, Mr. Lilly has been involved in personal investments, endorsements, and his business. Over the years he has acquired an interest in nutrition and has attempted to learn and apply fundamental healthy nutritional concepts to his personal living and, hence, has developed and interest in the concept of the Company.
Dr. Donald Whittaker has been a director of the Company since May, 1997. Dr Whittaker is the founder and operator of Dr. Whittaker's Vitamins and Completely Fit Health Foundation. From 1968 through the present Dr. Whittaker has been a physician in private Practice. |
