FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY CONSULTANTS - Key Persons


Alan Thompson - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
As a franchise business consultant, Alan has successfully developed, managed and franchised operations for numerous ventures, including Off The Grill and Gigi's Cupcakes, where he served as CEO.

Geoff Bergauer - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Chief Financial Officer
With an MBA in Finance, a history of success in business, manufacturing, finance, and investing, Geoff serves as our CFO, and advisor to the brands we work with.

Kevin Bauerle - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Kevin has expertise in multiple sectors including real-estate investing, franchise development, corporate franchising, franchise sales, executive recruiting, marketing/sales and training.

Mickey Skelton

Job Titles:
  • Director of Franchise Development
Mickey has been both a franchisor and franchisee of multiple brands and, for several years, headed up Franchise Development and Administration for a billion dollar company. He has developed several franchise programs from scratch in numerous industries and has experience as both a Commercial Real Estate Broker and a Business Broker.

Paul Kruse

Job Titles:
  • Counsel
Paul Kruse helps clients of all kinds protect their trademarks with high quality, creative, and comprehensive services, including trademark clearance, registration and policing - all at a predictable cost. In addition to trademark prosecution, enforcement and litigation support, Paul handles copyright, right of publicity and domain name matters that touch on trademark law.

Shannon Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Recruitment Manager
Shannon Mitchell has worked on the operations side of corporate growth for over 20 years. She has worked for Fortune 500 Companies as well as Mom and Pop shops. She specializes in helping companies to grow and expand while keeping the integrity and the vision of the CEO and the team.