Firestorm Franchising In the News
MAY 17, 2011
During a 20-plus year military career, Lt. Col. Oz Hill (U.S. Army, ret.) learned the necessity and value of preparedness. As the newest Firestorm Franchise Principal, he will be using those lessons to help business consulting clients reach their peak preparedness levels. Click here to read Hill Press Release.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
ROSWELL, Ga. – With a long career managing information technology systems and mitigating organizational risk, Jack Boyles is keenly aware of the vulnerabilities – virtual and physical -- facing businesses in today’s environment. Boyles most recently served as Information Technology Manager for the city of Encinitas, Calif. -- where he led the selection and implementation of the business recovery system -- and as the Business Continuity Analyst for a major credit union in the state. Click here to read Boyles Press Release.
AUGUST 30, 2010
ROSWELL, Ga. – Texas residents Charles Cross and Missan Eido have dissimilar business backgrounds. That helps make them ideal partners in a new Firestorm® consulting franchise. Cross and Eido are positioned to provide clients with expertise on a wide variety of business continuity issues ranging from global supply chain management, system/process integration and auditing compliance, to physical security and executive protection. Click here to read Cross/Eido Press Release.
AUGUST 30, 2010
ROSWELL, GA -- Gertie Knox, a leading authority on global supply chain compliance, has joined Firestorm® as its first California-based Franchise Principal. Knox has substantial experience in developing compliance frameworks on behalf of multinational companies and helping to integrate measurable supply chain-related compliance protocols across divergent operating models. Click here to read Knox Press Release.
JULY 24, 2010
ROSWELL, Ga - As the tenth and most recent Firestorm® franchisee, Dave Flora will be in position to utilize his expertise in helping companies faced with these new regulations reach and maintain compliance. Flora, of Chicago, has more than 20 years experience in compliance issues, designing and improving supply chain logistics and mission-critical transactional document production, B2B marketing, business development and product lifecycle management. Click here to read Flora Press Release.
MAY 11, 2010
As a franchise broker with the Business Alliance, Don Samanas recognized the opportunity presented by Firestorm® (www.firestorm.com), a national leader in crisis management, vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation, and business continuity. Click to read Samanas Press Release
MARCH 24, 2010
ROSWELL, Ga. – A trio of veteran Atlanta-area business people are the newest Firestorm franchisees, marking the first group ownership since the business continuity planning leader launched franchising last April. Click to read Schival Press Release
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
ROSWELL, Ga. - As the owner of six daycare centers in Mexico, Aldo Salinas understands the critical importance of preparedness. In one of the biggest tragedies in the country’s history, 44 children were killed last year when a fire swept through a Sonora state daycare facility leased by the government. The facility was housed in a converted warehouse in an industrial area, surrounded by mechanic shops and a gas station. No fire alarm or sprinkler system went off, according to witnesses, and there was only one open exit. Click to read Salinas Press Release
DECEMBER 14, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - With more than 25 years experience in managing risk from production, supply chain and financial standpoints, Blair Neville has seen the scope of vulnerabilities that can threaten businesses. As the latest Firestorm franchisee -- the company’s seventh awarded since launching franchising in April -- Neville’s experience and vision will now serve the company’s consulting clients. Click to read Neville Press Release
AUGUST 27, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - Firestorm Franchising LLC announced that it has been approved to begin accepting applications for business continuity planning and consulting franchises in Connecticut and Maine, making Firestorm franchises available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Click to read Press Release
AUGUST 14, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - Facing an inquiry from a customer regarding Public Law 110-53 (Title IX-Private Sector Preparedness), which mandates the Department of Homeland Security initiate certification of business continuity planning in the private sector, Chad White decided to learn more. Click to read White Press Release
MAY 5, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - Just a month after becoming available, the initial Firestorm business continuity planning and consulting franchise has been awarded to well-known area businessman Doug Russ, a long-time CPA and the president of BizLaunch Now! and the Johns Creek (Ga.) Chamber of Commerce. Click to read Initial Franchise Awarded Release
APRIL 28, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - Firestorm Franchising LLC today announced its partnership with Business Alliance Inc., the nation’s largest network of franchise brokers. Click to read Business Alliance Press Release
APRIL 27, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - The emerging global health crisis presented by the swine flu outbreak will
provide opportunity for Firestorm franchisees to provide much-needed consulting and
communicable illness planning for clients, company President/CEO James W. Satterfield said. Click to read Swine Flu Press Release
APRIL 7, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - Longtime Coca-Cola Company executive R. Hutchins Hodgson Jr. has been named Executive Vice President of Firestorm Franchising LLC. Click to read Hodgson Press Release
APRIL 2, 2009
ROSWELL, Ga. - Firestorm Franchising LLC announced today that it will begin accepting applications for business continuity planning and consulting franchises Click to read Franchising Opportunities Press Release
Recognizing businesses increasing need for expertise, advice and assistance with information security and technology risk assessments, Firestorm Solutions has added three industry leaders to its Expert Council: Gary G. Daemer, Dr. Betsy Nichols and Anyck Turgeon.
Recognizing businesses increasing need for expertise, advice and assistance with information security and technology risk assessments, Firestorm Solutions has added three industry leaders to its Expert Council: Gary G. Daemer, Dr. Betsy Nichols and Anyck Turgeon.
