Evankovich will help lead the world’s oldest and largest franchise association, bringing a wealth of experience in franchising and dedicated commitment to the betterment of the business model

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced Tim Evankovich of Oasis Senior Advisors was appointed to serve on its Board of Directors. Evankovich, who joins fifteen other new directors, will start his term at the 2025 IFA Annual Convention in February, representing the franchising sector’s oldest and largest global trade association.

“IFA’s volunteer leadership is integral in driving the association and our mission forward at a pivotal time for franchising,” said Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO. “Tim’s expertise and experience in franchising will help take the association to new levels so we can further support our members and the opportunities they create in local communities. These new directors bring unique contributions and perspectives, and we look forward to the leadership they will provide to the entire franchise community and the millions of people it serves in the years ahead.”

During his 25-year career as President and Co-Founder of The Cleaning Authority, Tim had the opportunity to develop an outstanding franchise organization from its inception to 185 locations in 42 states and Canada. He took the reins of Oasis Senior Advisors with the experience and proven track record to promote a strong and successful business model.

In addition to his role as Chairman of Oasis, Tim also serves on the board of directors for the local Naples, FL chapter of the Chaine des Rotisseurs as well as their acting Vice Echanson. Tim is also an active fundraiser within the charitable world in his work with the Alzheimer’s Assoc, Crohn’s Colitis Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis and The Red Barn which teaches horseback riding to handicapped and underprivileged children. He is an active member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and a frequent speaker for the IFA on Franchise Development.

“I am deeply honored to join the IFA Board of Directors and to contribute to an organization that plays such a critical role in supporting and advancing franchising,” Tim remarked. “I look forward to working alongside the other board members to continue driving innovation, growth, and success within our industry.”

The 2025 IFA Board of Directors is comprised of franchisor, franchisee, and supplier members, with a diverse representation of industries and background, who provide critical guidance to the IFA on the association’s key initiatives. 

“Serving on the IFA Board is one of the greatest ways to contribute to the future of franchising,” said Steve Hockett, Chair of the IFA Board of Directors and CEO of Great Clips. “This is a remarkable group who have shown their dedication to the franchise business model and its incredible reach intonearly every community in the U.S. Their leadership will undoubtedly continue to drive the success of franchising worldwide for generations to come.”

The full list of new 2025 directors is available here: https://www.franchise.org/media-center/press-releases/international-franchise-association-appoints-sixteen-new-board-members.

The new directors will assume their positions in February 2025 and will serve an initial term of three years.

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About The International Franchise Association:

Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 806,270 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.7 million direct jobs, $858.5 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and supplier companies that support the industry.