MEET OUR TEAM

The people who power your path to ownership

At Franchise Sidekick, you’re never on this journey alone. Meet the team of experts who are here to guide, encourage and empower you every step of the way.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

The visionaries driving Sidekick forward

Our leadership team sets the strategy, culture and vision that fuel everything we do. They’ve built Sidekick to simplify franchising and empower dreamers like you to take control of your future.

Ryan Zink

Ryan Zink

Founder & CEO

Tyler Altenhofen

Tyler Altenhofen

Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder

THE MOMENTUM TEAM

The creators turning vision into action

Our momentum team is the creative engine behind Sidekick. From design and copy to strategy and support, they’re the storytellers and problem-solvers who bring clarity, polish and impact to your franchise journey.

Todd Sutter

Todd Sutter

Vice President of Technology

Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Travis Miller

Travis Miller

Vice President of Partner Relations

Timmy Vogel

Timmy Vogel

Video Production Manager

Ed Johnson

Ed Johnson

Paid Media Manager

Alexis Reed

Alexis Reed

Lifecycle Marketing Specialist

Madison Rimmer

Madison Rimmer

Senior Events Manager

Erin Nelson

Erin Nelson

Operations Coordinator & Office Manager

Avery Miller

Avery Miller

Software Engineer

Suzanne Diefenbaugh

Suzanne Diefenbaugh

Graphic Designer

Josh Booth

Josh Booth

IT & QA Specialist

Garrett Sloup

Garrett Sloup

Software Developer

Ben Wimer

Ben Wimer

Partnership Support Specialist

Haley Jacobson

Haley Jacobson

Social & Community Manager

Augustus Svikhart

Augustus Svikhart

HubSpot Systems Specialist

Donna Danenhauer

Donna Danenhauer

Controller

Chelsea Cole

Chelsea Cole

Content Strategist

Junfeng Ou

Junfeng Ou

Software Developer

THE SPECIALIST TEAM

The guides who help you start your franchise journey with confidence

Our specialists are where the process begins. As your first point of contact, they take the time to understand your vision, lifestyle and goals – so nothing gets lost in translation. From there, they help ensure a smooth, thoughtful transition to an advisor."

Megan Stanek

Megan Stanek

Senior Franchise Specialist

Bobbi Conwell

Bobbi Conwell

Franchise Specialist

Demetrius Moring

Demetrius Moring

Franchise Specialist

Arianna Rocco

Arianna Rocco

Franchise Specialist

Leah Ratnofsky

Leah Ratnofsky

Franchise Specialist

Ryan Holmstedt

Ryan Holmstedt

Franchise Specialist

The right people make all the difference

Franchise success isn’t a solo mission. Our team is ready to guide, support and champion your next big move.