FRANCHISE - Key Persons


Chris Seman

Job Titles:
  • President, Strategic Franchising

Chris Semen

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Franchising COO
Before his success with Caring Transitions, Chris previously served in various senior executive positions, including Vice President with Mr. Handyman International. Chris is a firm believer in franchising and the franchise model, having gained this belief through his experience as a franchise executive and by owing his own franchise. Chris owned and operated a successful Mr. Handyman franchise and knows firsthand the critical importance of having a world class training, marketing and operational support programs in place for franchise owners at all levels of the system. After five years of amazing growth and success with Caring Transitions, Chris was promoted to being the President for all five Strategic Franchising brands to help spread his ideas and proven systems throughout the company.

Dan Murphy

Job Titles:
  • President and Co - Founder of Franchise Funding Group
  • Strategic Franchising EVP
In addition to his leadership role with Strategic Franchising, Dan is also President and Co-Founder of Franchise Funding Group, LLC, the retired CEO/Co-Founder of The Growth Coach franchise system, and co-developer/equity partner and current Board Member of five national franchise systems: Caring Transitions, TruBlue House Care, Pet Wants, Growth Coach, and Fresh Coat. Franchise Funding Group (FFG) helps entrepreneurs to scale their existing and successful businesses nationally through a franchise model. FFG is like Shark Tank for Franchising…they function as investors and strategic partners in the franchising sector. Prior to getting into franchising in 2002, Dan owned his own business coaching company for over a decade and helped hundreds of small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve greater success and personal balance. Before that, he was a CPA, Audit Manager, and Director of Business Development with the international accounting/consulting firm of Deloitte & Touche for seven years. Dan is also a frequent public speaker on franchising and business success, enjoys mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, and is the author of the book, Becoming a Strategic Business Owner. He loves helping others and himself live a more fulfilling and exciting life by following his personal motto, Feed Your Dreams, Starve Your Fears®.

Greg Haskett - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations

Jeremy Myers

Job Titles:
  • Business Coach

Jessica Cornelius

Job Titles:
  • Director of Franchising

Jim Farinaci

Job Titles:
  • VP of Marketing

Larry France

Job Titles:
  • Director of Franchising

Madison Bernhart

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Specialist

Melissa Engelman

Job Titles:
  • Director of Franchising

Sean Fitzgerald - President

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • President
Sean is a seasoned franchise executive with more than 25 years of experience working with brands ranging in scale from startup franchise concepts to multi-national franchise systems. With a wealth of knowledge, impressive in both scope and variety, Sean brings to TruBlue the insight and expertise necessary for developing, operating and growing successful franchise businesses. Sean's background includes leading the growth of several brands including BrightStar Senior Care, Wireless Zone | Verizon Wireless, and FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers. He was recently Chief Development Strategist for No Limit Agency, one of the largest PR & digital marketing agencies in franchising, providing marketing strategies for national brands such as Two Men and a Truck, Dairy Queen, Anytime Fitness, GreatClips, Jan-Pro, MaidRight, Orange Theory Fitness, Mosquito Joe and our sister brand Fresh Coat.