Mark Johnson Appointed EmbroidMe's New President

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Mark Johnson has been appointed president of EmbroidMe (www.embroidme.com), the world's largest retail embroidery franchise. EmbroidMe is part of the United Franchise Group, a company that specializes in franchise development and services. Johnson joined the company in 2001 to assist with the launch of the EmbroidMe brand. In his previous position of executive vice president of EmbroidMe, he supervised sales, operations, franchise development, franchise real estate, leasing and financing, trade shows, regional vice presidents and regional managers. The franchise's founder and previous president, Ray Titus, will now serve as chief executive officer for United Franchise Group and its brands. "I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to work with Ray Titus to grow the EmbroidMe brand into the world's largest embroidery franchise," says Johnson. "I look forward to working with our team and franchisees to continue in this tradition of excellence." In addition to his time spent with EmbroidMe, Mark has co-owned his own embroidery business in Rochester, New York for the past 14 years. He has a degree in business management from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY and is on the March of Dimes Logistics Committee in West Palm Beach, FL. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla., EmbroidMe (www.embroidme.com), is the world leader in the full-service embroidery, printed apparel, promotional products and personalized gifts industry; making it possible for thousands of organizations and businesses to easily and cost effectively get the customized items they need. Information on franchising opportunities is available at 800-727-6720 (U.S.) or 001-561-640-7367 (int'l).