Veteran Ryan Bowes will lead franchise development.
By Andrew Carlo
Authority Brands, which boasts 15 home service franchise brands, has added to its leadership team.
The Columbia, Maryland-based company announced that it has appointed Ryan Bowes as its new chief growth and transformation officer. According to Authority Brands, Bowes is charged with leading key growth functions, including franchise development, call center operations, and BuyMax, the company’s procurement platform.
Bowes will also focus on strengthening performance across existing business models and supporting the integration of mergers and acquisitions to enable continued, disciplined expansion, Authority Brands said. He arrives at the company after nearly two decades of leadership experience across franchising, real estate, and hospitality, with roles at globally recognized brands such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Most recently, he served as chief Investment officer at FirstKey Homes.
“Authority Brands has built an impressive business that’s scaling with real momentum, and the opportunity now is to accelerate that growth and make it even more disciplined, consistent, and efficient,” said Ryan Bowes, Chief Growth and Transformation Officer, Authority Brands. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with our franchise owners and team to fortify the systems that drive performance, expand the right way, and keep raising the bar on the support we deliver to the field.”
The Authority Brands portfolio includes America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, The Junkluggers, Lawn Squad, Mister Sparky Electric, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, STOP Restoration, and Woofie’s. Combined, the brands have more than $2 billion in annual system sales across over 2,700 franchise territories with more than 1,000 franchise owners.
In recent months, Authority Brands’ leadership team moves has included the additions of Jay Caiafa as CEO, Josh Greear as CFO, and Steve Clemente as president and chief operating officer of Trade Brands.
“We’re building a leadership team that matches the ambition of where we’re taking our company, and we’re thrilled to have Ryan join that team,” Ciafa said.”Ryan brings the right mix of franchise growth experience, operational excellence, and proven track record in scaling businesses. His role will be central to driving the next chapter of evolution and expansion while keeping franchisee success and execution in the field at the center of how we perform.”
For more information about franchise opportunities with Authority Brands, visit https://www.authoritybrands.com/franchising/.
