RICHMOND, Va. -- Empower Brands, a franchisor of award-winning brands in the home and business services categories, announced today the expansion of its Franchise Development Center of Excellence leadership team. R. Scott Sutton, Empower's chief development officer, made the announcement in connection with its Empower Day event, where prospective new owners meet the Empower Brands team to learn about the company's culture, support and strategy.

Stephen Schiller has joined Empower Brands as the company's Vice President of Franchise Development and will work closely with Sutton on franchise development leadership and strategic initiatives while also driving franchise owner growth within the Outdoor Lighting Perspectives brand. Stephen is a franchise industry veteran who formerly served as an award-winning brand developer, Vice President, portfolio Chief Growth Officer and a Sales Excellence consultant for leading portfolio companies such as Neighborly, EverSmith Brands, & Home Franchise Concepts.

"We're incredibly excited to have Stephen join our dynamic team," said Sutton. "Stephen is a gifted leader with significant growth experience. He aligns perfectly with our culture to be franchisee-first and will be an integral part of our growth as we expand the reach of our world-class franchise brands."

"I have tremendous respect for Scott Sutton's leadership and have long admired the unwavering 'Franchisee First' commitment that defines Empower Brands under the guidance of Scott Zide, CEO," Schiller said. "When the opportunity arose a few months ago to join this incredible organization and contribute to its next phase of growth, it was simply one I couldn't pass up. I'm thrilled to be part of what's ahead."

Jane Campbell will now serve Empower as its Vice President of Franchise Development Marketing, a new role that will be critical to the company's aggressive growth expectations. Previously, Jane served as Empower's Vice President of Marketing, driving consumer marketing efforts for the brands nationally and locally.

"Franchise development is one of the key growth levers a franchise has in its arsenal," says Campbell. "From a marketing perspective, it requires strategy, messaging, and care. I'm thrilled to take this new role, telling the stories of our wonderful franchise owners and introducing new candidates to our portfolio of brands."

Both Stephen and Jane join a seasoned franchise development leadership team that includes Sutton and Senior Vice President Erin Zide and Senior Director of Revenue Operations Cristin Smith.

"We've built a powerhouse team of leaders that's firmly focused on growing our brands the right way, with the right new owners, in the right markets. The future is bright at Empower," says Sutton.

Empower's commitment to culture, brand excellence, and franchisee success continues to drive its reputation as a trusted platform for home service entrepreneurs and a magnet for high-caliber talent across the industry.

To learn more about Empower Brands, visit EmpowerFranchising.com.

About Empower Brands
Empower Brands is a commercial and home services platform company encompassing ten industry-leading brands: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Superior Fence & Rail, Wallaby Windows, Koala Insulation, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower Brands is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industries while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools, and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company's website at EmpowerFranchising.com.

SOURCE Empower Brands