Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> February 17, 2003

Dan Beck – Sir Speedy Inc

RON ZAYAS was promoted to Vice President of Marketing of Sir Speedy, Inc., in March 2000 to oversee all activities of the marketing department, including the development of marketing programs. Mr. Zayas joined Sir Speedy, Inc., in 1995 as the Marketing and Advertising Manager. Previously, he was the Vice President of Marketing for FTG Data Systems, a computer manufacturer in Stanton, California. Profile
DAN BECK, President and Chief Operating Officer of Sir Speedy, Inc., became President of the company on October 1, 1996. He joined Sir Speedy, Inc., in March 1986 as Assistant Vice President of Franchise Services and became Vice President of Franchise Services in 1989. In 1992, he was promoted to Group Vice President of Franchise Services where his responsibilities included franchise support and development, as well as strategic development for the Sir Speedy network. Previously, Mr. Beck served in several management capacities with Kampgrounds of America, including Vice President of Franchise Sales. Profile
TWST: Would you give us a brief historical sketch of Sir Speedy

and a picture of the company as it is now?

Mr. Beck: Our company is a little over 35 years old. We were

founded in 1968, about