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 For
more than fifteen years, Bill McIntyre has been an integral
part of the Allegra Network franchise system. McIntyre was
asked to take over the company as president in l991. Under
his leadership, the company launched the Allegra Print &
Imaging brand in 1997, acquired Insty-Prints, Inc. with more
than 200 locations, changed its corporate name from American
Speedy Printing Centers, Inc. to reflect the success of the
Allegra brand and moved to its new headquarters as part of
the company’s growth strategy.
McIntyre re-engineered the company’s focus away from
increasing the number of franchise locations to increasing
value at existing franchise locations. His leadership has
dramatically influenced franchisee profit mastery, technology
enhancement and customer relationship building. In January
of 2004, McIntyre was promoted to chairman.
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Before
getting promoted to PRESIDENT in January 2004, Carl Gerhardt
and his wife owned and operated an Allegra Network franchise
in Colorado Springs for nearly twenty years and has since sold
the $2 million business to his business partner. Gerhardt’s
comprehensive experience in the industry includes working with
the Allegra Network management team to develop master franchises,
working directly with top Allegra Network locations for monthly
video conferences, providing field support to Allegra Network’s
Western region and offering his expertise as the vice president
of franchise consulting. Gerhardt has served on the board of
PrintImage International for five years and was formerly chairman
of the board. In 2003, Gerhardt was honored as a PrintImage
International Honorary Lifetime Member for his many contributions
to the organization. His experience and knowledge position him
as an expert and resource for franchise members, the media and
the industry at large. In 2007, Gerhardt was promoted to president
and CEO.
Steve
White joined the company in 1994 as national sales manager to
launch the Professional Selling System. He was promoted to director
of sales and marketing to form the marketing group in 1995 and
was promoted to vice-president of the company three years later
and given the additional responsibilities of regional support.
White’s responsibilities as executive vice-president now
include communications, franchise services, regional support
and marketing initiatives. Under his leadership, more than 180
locations transitioned to the Allegra Print & Imaging brand;
these locations account for more than half of the company’s
system-wide sales. In May 2006, White was also named president
of Signs Now, the company’s sign division in Sarasota,
Florida.
Darryl
has more than 25 years experience in the printing and franchising
industry. His extensive background includes ownership of three
American Speedy Printing centers. Currently, Buchanan is responsible
for development growth initiatives including opening new Digital
Print Centers, attracting prospective franchise members, working
with franchise members to acquire independent printers, resales
and conversions. Under his leadership, more than 173 acquisitions
for $53 million.