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CFA Staff Resources
EXECUTIVE
Responsible for the overall management of the Association, including governance, finance, human resources, and the development and implementation of the Board of Directors’ strategic vision.

Sherry McNeil
BIOGRAPHY: SHERRY MCNEIL PRESIDENT & CEO
As President & CEO, Sherry McNeilis responsible for the management of the Association, providing strategic advice to the Board and leadership to the staff. Key areas of responsibility include: fiscal management, advocacy and government relations, membership development, issues analysis, strategic planning, media relations, and enhancement of public awareness of franchising and the CFA.
A long-time member of the CFA Board of Directors, Ms. McNeil brings to the organization more than 20 years of franchise experience working with franchisors and franchisees. A veteran of the industry, she has helped a wide range of systems in a variety of categories, from new and emerging franchise concepts to iconic Canadian franchise brands such as Little Caesars, Boston Pizza, Dairy Queen, and YUM Brands, to grow and thrive in franchise development, sales, real estate, project management, concept evolution, and rebranding as both a consultant and in leadership positions.
Ms. McNeil has been repeatedly recognized as one of the 100 most influential women in franchising around the world.

David Black

Kenny Chan

Lou Gervasi

Naz Nazari
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Naz Nazari

Michelle Gomes
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Responsible for advocacy on behalf of CFA members and the ongoing development of relationships with government, policy makers, and other stakeholders.

David Black
DEVELOPMENT & MEMBER RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible for membership recruitment, tradeshow and advertising sales, and sponsorship.

Lou Gervasi

Jill Todd

Om Mehta
EVENTS
Responsible for the development and management of all CFA events.

Emaad Siddiqui

Chuck Erman

Rosanna Xie
CONTENT & MARKETING
Responsible for content development, publications and websites, marketing, communications, and creative services.

Kenny Chan

Lauren Huneault

Joelle Kidd

Andrew Schopp

Jessi-Lyna Wan

Andrea Lee

Sabina Cichy
