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JAN-PRO Takes Unique Approach to Growth

October 03, 2022 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA, Ga. - JAN-PRO is offering the opportunity to continue a family legacy and further the impact on the communities they support.

Across the JAN-PRO Franchise Development offices, 12 second generation owners across the country, are passing their businesses onto their children. In fact, many of the top Regional Developer performing owners are either second generation or have plans to give their children the keys when the time comes to exit the business.

  • Paul & Carolyn Hawthorne of JAN-PRO of Richmond, passing down their business to their son-in-law, Jason Thibodeau
  • Moe Hassan of JAN-PRO of Raleigh, passing down his business to his son, Sean Hassan
  • Jay Waldron is priming his son, Connor Waldron, to acquire JAN-PRO of NE Georgia-Aiken
  • Dave Hughes has retired, passing on JAN-PRO of Little Rock to his son and daughter-in-law, Nolen & Rebecca Hughes
  • Jim & Anne Palkovic, owners of JAN-PRO of Nashville, are preparing their son Dan Palkovic to take ownership in the future
  • Owner of JAN-PRO of Utah, Tom Richter, who works closely with his son Ryan Richter.
  • Dave Schweitzer, co-owner of JAN-PRO Portland, acquired partial ownership of the business from his father-in-law, Jerry Erstgaard.
  • Brad Rush acquired JAN-PRO Atlanta from his parents, Ron and Jennie Rush, going on to additionally acquire JAN-PRO Oklahoma City, JAN-PRO of Phoenix and JAN-PRO of Central Alabama with his business partner, Tony Craig.
  • Anthony Gentile, of JAN-PRO Huntsville, has taken over his father, Dominic Gentile’s, role as principal owner. Dominic remains a silent partner.
  • Ed Pierami & Trudi Pierami have elevated their son Jason as the VP of Business Development.
  • Bob and Mary Lou, owners of JAN-PRO of Colorado Springs, have appointed their sons Robb and Eric into leadership positions within the company with the expectation that they will eventually take on the business.
  • Scott Hockensmith IV acquired JAN-PRO of Denver from his parents, Scott Hockensmith III and Candy Hockensmith.

“It is humbling to see how many of our partners are eager to continue their JAN-PRO Franchise Development legacy, in addition to the commitment their families have to the communities they serve,” said Gary Bauer, president of JAN-PRO Systems International. “In taking on the family business, these second-generation owners are helping to certify, coach and support  franchisees to ensure that local businesses remain safe and clean spaces for employees and customers throughout the year."

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