AlphaGraphics, a Lakewood-based franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has hired Don Carpenter as its new senior retail network director for franchise development.
“Don has worked in franchising for most of his career, and we’re thrilled to have him on board,” said AlphaGraphics Vice President of Retail Network Development Bill McPherson. “He has spent nearly 25 years supporting franchise owners and their needs while mastering franchise development strategies for some very large and diverse franchising brands. His experience will be beneficial to AlphaGraphics as we continue to expand our growth objectives.”
Previously, Carpenter served as the franchise development manager at Circle K. He has also worked as a franchise owner, master franchisor and in franchising sales for a large beauty, fitness and wellness brand for over 10 years. A Colorado native, Carpenter and his wife, Jill, have three children: Kyler, 21, Marae, 18, and Ashlyn, 16. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching his children’s competitive baseball and softball teams, working out and spending time with family.
“I’m excited about my opportunity with AlphaGraphics and my role in managing our pipeline of franchise candidates,” Carpenter said. “I plan to lean on my proactive, consultative selling style, and I believe my experience in supporting franchise owners will be beneficial in adding new units throughout the country.”
Founded in 1970, AlphaGraphics began offering franchise opportunities in 1979 and currently operates over 270 locations across six countries.