IFA promotes French

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Franchise Gator Admin

The International Franchise Association is shaking up its leadership roles, according to a recent announcement.

The president and CEO of the IFA, Steve Caldeira, has promoted David French, who currently serves as IFA vice president of government relations, to the roll of senior vice president of government relations and public policy. Caldeira said that the new role was based on French's ability to influence lawmakers.

"This promotion reflects the many contributions that David continues to make to position the IFA and the franchise industry among policy makers in Washington, D.C. and across the U.S.," Caldeira said."This new position also reflects the increasing and steadfast commitment by the IFA Board of Directors to educate members of Congress and Administration officials about the economic importance of franchising."

Before joining the IFA in 2006, French worked for the International Foodservice Distributors Association and Food Distributors International. He also worked for Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum on a range of topics, including international trade.

French made news recently when he wrote a letter to members of the Senate asking them to include an amendment in the Small Business Lending Fund Act that would make it easier for franchisees to get loans.