Charles J. Bonfiglio became Chief Executive Officer and president on Sept. 1, 2006. Bonfiglio is responsible for all functions related to the leadership, development, direction, and operation of the company, as well as growing the family of franchise owners while maintaining the company’s budget and growth projections. He also oversees sales, marketing, and business functions within the company, including all aspects of print and internet marketing, planning, creative design, execution and performance of the company’s annual budget and catalog of products and service offerings. Bonfiglio developed the franchise system by converting a chain of six independently owned auto accessory and window tinting centers to an international franchise chain. To accomplish this, he formalized a standard uniform operations manual, trademarked the company name and logos, drafted the company’s franchise disclosure document and successfully filed it with the United States Federal Trade Commission, enabling the company to become an international franchise offering in 2007. Bonfiglio also founded Auto Parts Network^® in 2006 and serves as Chief Executive Officer for the ecommerce company in Boca Raton, Fla. Bonfiglio previously served as Chief Executive Officer and franchise developer for the privately held Meineke Car Care Centers from June 1, 1983, to Aug, 31, 2014. His previous business experience includes founding numerous companies, acquiring, developing, and managing large-scale real estate projects in New York and South Florida.

Summary

Charles J. Bonfiglio is a results-oriented professional with a successful background in building businesses, strong management teams, real estate developments while possessing unequaled proficiency in creative finance. Bonfiglio’s particular area of expertise is leading automotive companies to maximize profits and market share with outstanding customer satisfaction through unparalleled team-building leadership, broad-based experience, and a winning attitude. Bonfiglio’s direct expertise is in the automotive parts and service industry, franchising, ecommerce, web design and software development, patents, trademarks, brand marketing, real estate development, and financial management. With more than 30 years of developing and leading successful business operations, Bonfiglio is a business executive with broad experience in all aspects of business and real estate development.

Jeanette Bonfiglio was appointed chief financial officer on Jan. 1, 2007. She is responsible for all administrative business functions within the company’s accounting department and oversees the senior account manager. Bonfiglio also directs and manages budgeting, projections, P&L, balance sheets, and performance of the company’s financial reporting, which includes franchise administration, licenses, royalties, and the national advertising fund. Bonfiglio previously served as chief financial officer and franchise developer for the privately held Meineke Car Care Centers from June 1, 1985, to Aug. 31, 2014.

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Jeanette Bonfiglio is an experienced business operations executive with major accomplishments in both business and financial management. She is directly responsible for managing back-office operations, human resources and accounting, resulting in the successful establishment of multiple companies in South Florida. Bonfiglio has 30-plus years of hands-on management of many successful business operations and has grown sales volume and profits through increased market penetration. She brings expert operational systems to support franchise business operations, personnel, customer service, inventory control, purchasing, compensation and expense control.

Jeff Stark was appointed chief operating officer on Jan. 1, 2017. Stark is responsible for assisting franchisees with finding and securing real estate locations in the United States and Canada and supporting franchisees through new store buildout from concept to completion. Stark also assists franchise owners with maximizing each store’s financial profitability, performance, and operational excellence. Stark had served as vice president of store operations since Jan. 1, 2015. Stark served as general manager for a large multi-center franchise developer of Meineke Car Care Centers in South Florida from Jan. 1, 1998 to June 30, 2014. He was responsible for multiple franchise store locations and operational system support. Stark has more than 20 years of automotive retail experience with broad industry knowledge of advanced sales training, financial management, business operations, compensation, expense control, and customer service.

Paul Pirro was appointed chief strategy officer on April 1, 2020. Before that, Pirro served as executive vice president since November 1, 2009. Pirro is responsible for building vendor-partner relationships; negotiating contracts and costs; category growth; and strategic development to improve franchise locations and customer experience. Pirro also assists franchise owners with new owner training, store displays and merchandising, pricing and promotions, inventory management, and product development. Pirro also represents Tint World^® as an elected board member of the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) Vehicle Technology Division. In 2010, Pirro became an education committee member for the Mobile Electronics Retail Association (MERA) and Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP), contributing to the 2010 MECP “Basic Installation Technician” study guide. Pirro’s previous positions were vice president of Victory Technologies, national sales manager for Mobile Electronics Magazine, and vice president of Select Products, a manufacturer-distributor of 12-volt products. Pirro has more than 30 years of professional experience in the automotive and commercial industries.

John Marsh was named franchise operations manager on April 1, 2014. Marsh is responsible for daily support of the franchise locations in the United States and Canada, and helps franchise owners meet the demands of the company’s fast-paced growth with sales training and operational support. Marsh’s previous positions included co-founding a manufacturer’s rep firm overseeing the Southeastern region, and he spent six years as a manager for Atlanta-area 12-volt retail stores. Marsh started his 12-volt career in the sound-off competition lanes of the mid-1990s, and began working at Esoteric Audio in the marketing department. He later moved to The Path Group (IXOS), where he assisted with marketing, sales and product development. Marsh has more than 20 years of automotive and 12-volt experience, and broad invaluable industry knowledge to support the franchise locations, especially in dealing with business operations, inventory control, manufacturers and customer service.

Anthony Foley was named director of franchise development on May 1, 2008. Foley is responsible for consulting with franchise prospects and providing ongoing support for their businesses. Foley’s previous positions include franchise development with United Franchise Group, where he consulted for brands such as SignARama, EmbroidMe, Bill Board Connection, World Franchisors, and Franchise Greenhouse in West Palm Beach, Fla. from Nov.1, 2006 through Aug. 15, 2008. Foley also worked with Randstad Staffing Solutions of Atlanta, as well as Brillante Enterprises of Tallahassee, Fla as advertising manager. Foley has more than 20 years of franchise consulting experience and broad knowledge of overall business operations.

Jacob Eisenberg was brought on as the Director of Marketing for Tint World® corporate headquarters in September of 2018. He is responsible for the development and oversight of all Marketing and Advertising initiatives for Tint World®. Jacob is also responsible for the management of SMM, SEM, SEO, PPC, and PR efforts; along with interpreting analytical data from Ad Network platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Bing. Staying on top of the latest industry trends, Jacob humbly provides his insight to consult with Franchisees and help grow their businesses in their local markets. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in both Marketing and Business Management from Florida Atlantic University, Jacob has been passionate about the industry since his first job at a movie theatre. Jacob remains an active member of the Boca Chamber of Commerce and once served as President of his college’s American Marketing Association chapter. With over 15 years of experience in the Marketing/Advertising, Financial, and Affiliate Marketing spaces, he is proud to bring his skillsets to a rapidly-growing, worldwide franchise.

Sean Christianson was appointed Director Of Information Technology in September of 2019. Christianson is responsible for leading the IT department in maintaining corporate infrastructure, business automation technologies, and development of the TintWorld.com website. In addition, Sean collaborates with the marketing department to fulfill the technical aspects of digital marketing initiatives, development of tools for reporting analytics of marketing data and new solutions for growing the customer base of our franchises while expanding the Tint World® brand. Always looking forward, Sean monitors trends in all aspects of technology to refine and improve business systems, customer engagement experiences and other related components that maintain Tint World® as a leader in digital technology. Sean has over 13 years of experience with technology from working for companies like Electronic Arts and The National Football League.

In addition, he consulted across various industries to integrate IT infrastructures, develop complex revenue generating websites, and configure marketing automation systems for businesses across the United States. Currently, he focuses his efforts on upgrading corporate systems and technical processes to support the growth of Tint World’s quickly expanding international franchise base.

Kelly Wruck was named Director of Franchise Operations in November of 2020. Kelly is responsible for the onboarding of new owners, as well as inter-departmental Project Management. Serving as a single point-of-contact, Kelly guides these new owners through the process of setting up their location while upkeeping and distributing this information to the internal departments at HQ. She also assists in the Compliance Department, working with all Franchisees on their taxes, leases, and continued franchise area development. Kelly has over 10 years of experience in the franchising industry and has done Project Management for nearly a dozen big name franchise brands. Prior to working in franchising, Kelly was a former Police Officer and worked for the Department of Homeland Security in Incident and Emergency Management for Terrorism.

Donna Brenner was named senior accounting manager on Sept. 1, 2016. Brenner is responsible for all accounting support to the CFO. She also assists with developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information while overseeing the accounting department. Her efficiency brings a level of detail to the accounting department that allows the corporate staff to focus on the growth of the organization. Brenner’s previous experience was in a variety of industries, including property management, advertising, and e-commerce sales. She brings more than 20 years of experience with a broad range of accounting function knowledge. She possesses a skill set and a proven track record of increasing work-flow and streamlining processes and procedures, and accounting function knowledge that enhances the organization.

Joe Iglesias was brought on as a franchise operations manager on April 18, 2016. Iglesias is responsible for daily support of the franchise locations in the United States and Canada and helps franchise owners meet the demand of the company’s fast-paced growth with sales training and operational support. Iglesias served as territory sales manager for Audio America, a large manufacturer distributor where he was responsible for overseeing International distribution and technical training. Iglesias has more than 20 years of automotive and 12-volt experience. He has experience in dealing with business operations, inventory control, manufacturers and customer service.

Jeremy Doran was brought on as a franchise operations manager on October 1, 2018. Doran is responsible for daily support of the franchise locations in the United States and Canada and assists franchise owners with meeting the demand of the company’s fast-paced growth through sales training and operational support. Doran previously served as technical support and integration marketing manager for AAMP Global, one of the largest distributors in the US. Doran has more than 23 years’ experience in automotive and marine electronics and accessories retail management, sales, installation, distribution, manufacturers, and customer service.

Carl Montanari was brought store development consultant on February 4, 2019. Montanari is responsible for traveling to locations that require new store franchise system and display setup. Carl also assists with franchisee relationships, store development, store sales growth, store profitability, franchise operations, training and support, and reports directly to VP Operations. Montanari previously served as lead ASE Certified technician for Meineke Car Care Centers in South Florida. Montanari has more than 15 years’ experience in automotive retail operational experience with broad knowledge in technical maintenance, repair and customer service.

Robb Bagnall was brought on as a franchise operations manager on September 1, 2019. Bagnall is responsible for daily support of the franchise locations in the United States and Canada and assists franchise owners with meeting the demand of the company’s fast-paced growth through sales training and operational support. Bagnall previously served as Manufacturer’s Representative for Sound Marketing Solutions. Bagnall has more than 24 years’ experience in automotive and marine electronics and accessories retail management, sales, distribution, manufacturers, installation, and customer service.

Maria Landaeta was brought on as the Creative Design Manager for Tint World® corporate headquarters in June of 2019. She is a recent Cum Laude Graphic Design graduate from Florida Atlantic University. Her experience includes Application Development, Web Design, Branding, Packaging, and Logos. While in school, Maria worked as a manager for several large restaurant groups, acquiring leadership and organizational experience through working with a diverse clientele. Maria is excited to have found a role with Tint World® that allows her to bring her expertise to a worldwide franchise and continue to grow within the company.

Michael Glick was named Franchise Development Manager in May of 2020. Michael focuses his expertise on Franchise Development, educating prospective new owners on each stage of the process to ultimately becoming a franchise location owner. As the prospect’s initial point of contact, Michael provides a first impression of the franchise and helps identify the perfect territory for each location. Michael also works closely with the Marketing and Creative Department to develop effective campaigns that further promote awareness of the Tint World Franchise. With a strong background in Franchise Development, Michael previously worked for big names like Big O’ Tires and Midas brands, as well as for United Franchise Group as the Sales & Marketing Coordinator for Venture X. Striving towards the goal of 300 locations by 2025, Michael continues to dedicate his efforts towards expansion of the Tint World franchise.

Madison Belfour was brought on as a Digital Marketing Analyst in January of 2021. Madison is responsible for concept creation, implementation, and communication of marketing campaigns to internal teams and franchisees. With a penchant for detail and analytics, Madison provides valuable reporting data and strategic insight for Tint World’s franchisees regarding their overall marketing campaign performance. Graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Journalism, Madison has previously worked in Corporate Communications, Social Media, and Marketing Operations. Madison is thrilled to be a part of the team, and to put her skills and enthusiasm to work for the growing Tint World Franchise.

Brian Licata was brought on as Digital Media Manager for Tint World® corporate headquarters in May of 2021. He is responsible for the management and production of digital media assets. Brian also generates story ideas, proposals, and storyboards for future productions. Before coming to Tint World®, Brian owned and operated a multimedia and podcast business in New Jersey. Brian relocated to South Florida to work at Tint World with his new fiancé Christina as well as their dog Boots. They enjoy spending their free time exploring the natural wonders South Florida has to offer. Brian is thrilled to be working for a global franchise who is passionate about video production and he is looking forward to developing professionally.

Dane Bryant was brought on as the Web Developer for Tint World® corporate headquarters in October of 2021. Dane is responsible for the ongoing management and support of the franchise’s growing website, as well as providing strategic assistance for select Digital Marketing efforts. As a graduate of Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, Dane has more than 20 years of experience in Web Development, Design & Support, Software Development, Multimedia, Social Media, and Digital Marketing. Dane is thrilled to provide his technical support and insight for the franchise’s ever-evolving landscape and looks forward to continuing to grow in his role.

Genevieve Amabile was brought on as the Project Communications Manager for Tint World® corporate headquarters in October of 2021. Genevieve is responsible for overseeing interdepartmental projects while developing new systems to help improve efficiency. Genevieve also regularly evaluates new vendors and platforms for areas of opportunity. Given the rapid-growth of the franchise, Genevieve works especially close with the Marketing & Creative Department, providing assistance with project management and coordination. With a BA in Mass Communications, Genevieve graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 2018. Prior to joining Tint World®, Genevieve served as a Marketing Account Executive at a healthcare consulting agency. Her other experience consists of Social Media Management and Journalism. Genevieve is excited to bring her talents to a worldwide franchise and help streamline efficiency during a period of such exponential development!

Jack Tusa was brought on as the Social Content & eCommerce Manager for Tint World® corporate headquarters in January of 2022. Responsible for the output of all Social Media content, strategy, and implementation, Jack also provides support for Public Relations and eCommerce initiatives. Holding his degree in Marketing & Corporate Relations from the University of Mississippi, Jack’s education and entrepreneurial spirit help him quickly assess some of the hurdles new franchisees can face and provide them with effective solutions. With 5 years of prior experience in the Marketing & Advertising space, Jack has worked hard to build a glowing reputation for himself in all things digital marketing. Jack is excited to bring his aftermarket insight, ambitious mindset, and strategic perspective to a worldwide franchise and continue to grow in his role. In his spare time, Jack enjoys attending local car shows and is also an avid golfer.

Patrick Amaral was brought on as the Social Media & Design Manager for Tint World® corporate headquarters in January of 2022. In 2012, Patrick began gaining experience recording, editing, and uploading videos to YouTube while living in Brazil. Patrick moved to Florida two years later and continued creating content tailored around mindset positivity, business coaching, and fitness training. Quickly developing a successful strategy, he soon exceeded over 300k subscribers on his channel, further inspiring him to develop his skills in the Social Media and Marketing realm. In addition to Content Creation and Digital Media Strategy, Patrick has experience in Marketing Campaigns, Influencer Marketing, Paid Advertising, Communications, and Branding. He also acquired leadership and organizational experience working with a diverse clientele base, and via the sponsorships he generated with his YouTube Channel. Patrick is excited to bring his positive energy, creative passion, and strategic insight to the Tint World® team and looks forward to growing with the company.

Chris Hejda was brought on as the Accounting Manager for Tint World® corporate headquarters in March of 2022. Chris is an experienced financial manager with a proven track record in delivering profitable growth, including significant experience within the industry. In his new role Chris is responsible for oversight of internal and external financial reporting, financial controls, accounting, tax, and audit relations. Prior to Tint World® Chris worked for world-renowned metalwork designer Michael Aram, managing their strategy development to drive financial and cash performance. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Alabama and holds a Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Chris is thrilled to bring his background and expertise to the franchise’s Accounting Department and provide support for the Tint World® family!