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title: Meet the Leadership | The Team Driving Fresh Coat's Success
description: Discover the Fresh Coat leadership team - from our Brand President to Directors of Development, learn about the experts supporting our franchisees at every step.
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- [Why Fresh Coat](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/why-fresh-coat?hsLang=en)
- [Investment](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/investment?hsLang=en)
- [Process](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/process?hsLang=en)
- [Team](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/our-team)
- [Resources](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/resources?hsLang=en)

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- [Business Model](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/business-model?hsLang=en)
- [Why Fresh Coat](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/why-fresh-coat?hsLang=en)
- [Investment](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/investment?hsLang=en)
- [Process](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/process?hsLang=en)
- [Team](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/our-team)
- [Resources](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/resources?hsLang=en)

# The Fresh Coat Team

From the beginning, we have understood that our skilled employees are what make Fresh Coat different from the competition. Whether it's executive leadership, support for marketing and operations, or our franchise development directors, we make sure every franchisee has people behind them every step of the way.

![Hudson](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hudson.webp?width=800&height=800&name=Hudson.webp)

MEET THE PRESIDENT

## Lisa Hudson [![930d2be6-beac-4a02-a6b9-fc00bd1cd065-1](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/930d2be6-beac-4a02-a6b9-fc00bd1cd065-1.png?width=32&height=32&name=930d2be6-beac-4a02-a6b9-fc00bd1cd065-1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hudson-80317444/)

Lisa brings over 30 years of leadership in retail and franchising to her role as Brand President of Fresh Coat Painters. A former franchisee and executive, she’s passionate about supporting franchise owners and driving brand growth with a focus on service, strategy, and accountability.

![Chris Lucas](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Chris%20Lucas.webp)

Chris Lucas <https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-l-8341b111/>

VP Franchise Development

## Franchise Development

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![Meghan Osborne](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Headshots_Meghan%20Osborne-1.png)

 Meghan Osborne <https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-osborne/>

Development Director

![Toni Harvey](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Toni%20Harvey%20FC.jpg)

 Toni Harvey <https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-harvey-b5a897105/>

Development Director

![Carrie Neigel](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/carrie%20n.jpg)

 Carrie Neigel <https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieneigel/>

Development Director

![Jeff Deraway](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Jeff%20Deraway.webp)

Jeff Deraway <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-j-deraway-232a7350/>

VP Operations, Training, & Education

## Operations & Education

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![Chuck Jennison](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Jennison%2c%20Chuck.webp)

 Chuck Jennison <https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-jennison-b6ba2162/>

Business Coach

![John Rader](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Jon%20Rader.webp)

 John Rader <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-rader-a93a844a/>

Onboarding Coach

![Mike Herman](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Herrmann%2c%20Michael.png)

 Mike Herman

Onboarding Coordinator

![Cliff Frye](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Frye%2c%20Clifton.webp)

 Cliff Frye <https://www.linkedin.com/in/clif-frye-735483328/>

Business Analyst

![Alissa Sweiter](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/alissa%20s.jpg)

 Alissa Sweiter <https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissa-swieter-00699762/>

Business Coach

![Greg Platz](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Greg%20Platz.webp)

Greg Platz <https://www.linkedin.com/in/gplatz/>

Sr. VP of National & Commercial

## National & Commercial 

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![Lindsay Vantongeren](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Lindsey-van-Tongeren-OPT-1.jpg)

 Lindsay Vantongeren <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-vantongeren-556912179/>

Dir. Business Development

![Laura Mueller](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Headshots_Laura%20Mueller.webp)

 Laura Mueller <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraemueller/>

National Accounts Project Coordinator

![Sheryl Whetstone](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Sheryl%20Whetstone.webp)

 Sheryl Whetstone <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-whetstone-351207123/>

National Accounts Coordinator

![Katie Schoessel](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/Katie%20Schoessel.webp)

Katie Schoessel <https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-schoessel-782b8b5/>

VP Marketing

## Marketing

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![Brittany Bowman](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hubfs/1752633424284-1.jpg)

 Brittany Bowman <https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneywoermann/>

Digital Marketing Manager

![Chris L pic](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris%20L%20pic.jpg?width=2207&height=2083&name=Chris%20L%20pic.jpg "Chris L pic")

#### Chris Lucas

VP of Franchise Development

![Greg-Platz](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greg-Platz.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Greg-Platz.jpg "Greg-Platz")

#### Greg Platz

Senior VP of National & Commercial Accounts

![Katie pic](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Katie%20pic.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Katie%20pic.jpg "Katie pic")

#### Katie Schoessel

VP of Marketing

![jeff-oPT](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jeff-oPT.png?width=481&height=481&name=jeff-oPT.png "jeff-oPT")

#### Jeff Deraway

VP of Franchise Operations, Training, and Education

![Leo-Haley-VP-of-Sales-e1701825223287](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leo-Haley-VP-of-Sales-e1701825223287.jpg?width=481&height=481&name=Leo-Haley-VP-of-Sales-e1701825223287.jpg "Leo-Haley-VP-of-Sales-e1701825223287")

#### Leo Haley

Senior Development Director

![megan o picture](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/megan%20o%20picture.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=megan%20o%20picture.jpg "megan o picture")

#### Meghan Osbourne

Director of Franchise Development

![Brian-Santos](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brian-Santos.png?width=250&height=250&name=Brian-Santos.png "Brian-Santos")

#### Brian Santos

Director of Technical Support & Home Shows

![Sheryl-Whetstone-headshot-826x826](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sheryl-Whetstone-headshot-826x826.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=Sheryl-Whetstone-headshot-826x826.jpg "Sheryl-Whetstone-headshot-826x826")

#### Sheryl Whetstone 

National Accounts Coordinator

![Lindsey-van-Tongeren-OPT](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lindsey-van-Tongeren-OPT.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=Lindsey-van-Tongeren-OPT.jpg "Lindsey-van-Tongeren-OPT")

#### Lindsay Van Tongeren

Director of Business Development - National Accounts

![Laura-Mueller-National-Accts-Project-Coordinator-480x480](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Laura-Mueller-National-Accts-Project-Coordinator-480x480.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=Laura-Mueller-National-Accts-Project-Coordinator-480x480.jpg "Laura-Mueller-National-Accts-Project-Coordinator-480x480")

#### Laura Mueller

National Accounts Project Coordinator

![Mike-Photo-1](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mike-Photo-1.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=Mike-Photo-1.jpg "Mike-Photo-1")

#### Michael Herrmann

Onboarding Coordinator

![Brittany](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brittany.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=Brittany.jpg "Brittany")

#### Brittany Bowman

Digital Marketing Manager

![James-Zeski-Business-Coach](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Zeski-Business-Coach.jpg?width=250&height=251&name=James-Zeski-Business-Coach.jpg "James-Zeski-Business-Coach")

![alex g pic](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alex%20g%20pic.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=alex%20g%20pic.jpg "alex g pic")

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#### James Zeski

Business Coach

#### Alex Groves

National Accounts Marketing Specialist

#### Chuck Jennison

Business Coach

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- [Why Fresh Coat](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/why-fresh-coat)
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- [Process](https://freshcoatfranchise.com/process)

### Resources

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