Board of Directors
Michael J. Sadak, Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Sadak has over twenty five years of experience doing business in
Asia. In 1992 he founded and is currently Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Sunchi Capital Corporation (?Sunchi?), an international advisory
firm. He also founded and is Chairman and CFO of Pacific Partners Franchise
Development (?PPFD?), a company formed in 1994 to assist American firms
to expand into Asia. In 1999, Mr. Sadak also co-founded and acts as
Chairman and CFO of GlobalFit Asia (?GFA?), which he co-founded in 2001.
GFA is actively developing Gold?s Gyms in Asia. Prior to 1992, Mr. Sadak
worked for over 16 years in international investment banking. While
living in Hong Kong for 10 years and working for Norwest Bank and The
Chase Manhattan Bank, he traveled extensively throughout Asia. From
1985 to 1992, Mr. Sadak held the position of Managing Director of Chase?s
Mergers & Acquisitions Division for Asia/Pacific. Mr. Sadak has a Masters
degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science degree from
American International College and has completed courses in East Asian
Studies & Global Finance Strategies at Harvard University.
Katherine France, Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President of Operations
Ms. France's management background began as Assistant Food & Beverage Director and Restaurant Manager of the Holiday Inn, Fort Dodge, Iowa. In the late 70's she entered the banking industry for 11 years after moving to San Diego where she was promoted to Vice President. She managed the consolidation of the loan servicing of 13 statewide offices into one central office and led software conversion projects for acquired bank loan portfolios. In 1988, Katherine left banking to be an entrepreneur. After 8 years of success in two therapeutic modalities, she began providing consulting services to businesses and corporate executives. Ms. France's services ranged from one-on-one accountability/problem-solving/goal-achievement with top level bank executives and university faculty to managing the relocation of what is now one of the best signage companies in San Diego. Ms. France first came to BrandAmerica to help raise capital over 4 years ago. During her fund-raising, she was invited to join the company part-time to manage shareholder administration & communication. Ms. France is now full-time with BrandAmerica and currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President of Operations and is a member of the Board of Directors. and led
Alex Samios, Chief Development Officer
Mr. Samios began his career in franchising while working with his father, one of the original investors and franchisees with Jiffy Lube International. They developed, owned, and operated 17 Jiffy Lube locations in three states. Today, Mr. Samios is Chief Development Officer for BrandAmerica. Alex's franchise experience also includes Papa John's Pizza for Orange County/Riverside, California where he built, owned and operated 34 restaurants. Mr. Samios was nominated "Franchisee of the Year" (1999, 2000, and 2001). From January 1999 - January 2002, Mr. Samios was Master Franchisee & Director for National Franchisor, Aussie Pet Mobile. Mr. Samios is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a BA, English, Business, 1991 - 1994. Mr. Samios is part of the Samios Family investment in BrandAmerica and currently a Director on the board.
Director 4, (TBA - representing Preferred Shareholders)
Director 5, (TBA)