Sport Clips is led by a powerhouse team passionate about helping our team leaders succeed.
Leadership Team
Gordon B. Logan
Chairman of the Board and Founder
Prior to opening the prototype Sport Clips in 1993, Gordon Logan owned and operated salons throughout Texas. He served as a member of the International SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN, the trade association for chains and franchises representing over 20,000 salons) from 2002 to 2014, served as President from 2008 to 2012, and remains active, working with the Board on government regulatory reform. Since 2011, he has served on the VFW Foundation Board, which directs the charitable efforts of the VFW for active duty service men, women, and veterans. He was elected to the board of the International Franchise Association (IFA) in 2013 and currently serves on its Educational Foundation Board, and is past Chairman of the IFA VetFran committee. He also is a leader in the newly-formed Future of Beauty Industry Coalition, working toward common, sensible licensing standards in the industry.
In 2015, he received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Central Texas, and was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by ISBN. In 2016, he was named the Entrepreneur of the Year by the IFA and was appointed to the Southwest Research Institute Board of Advisors. He also served on the Board of Visitors for Southwestern University from 2010 to 2013.
Before he was a salon owner, Logan served as an Aircraft Commander in the U.S. Air Force (1969-1976), after which he worked as a financial planning and control consultant with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Houston, Texas (1976-1980). He is a graduate of MIT (BS, ’68), and The Wharton School of Business, at the University of Pennsylvania (MBA with Honors, ’76). He is also a retired CPA in the State of Texas.
Edward Logan
President & CEO
Edward Logan began his tenure with Sport Clips operating a single store. He worked his way up through several segments of the business over the past decade. Beginning with taking the reins in the company-owned store operations early on, he expanded the footprint from one market, 14 stores, and little infrastructure when he joined six markets, 70 stores, and a highly successful and tenured management team. He was able to translate those successes to rapid growth in franchise territories, before taking the national lead in franchise operations, and then beginning his tenure on the Leadership (“Executive”) Team as Vice President of Operations for all 1,800 locations. He has continued to make his mark as Chief Operating Officer, leading day-to-day company-wide operations across the entire Support Team. Edward continued this trend as President and COO, having guided the company through key strategic transitions for the business.
In 2020, he was named CEO of the brand and was instrumental in leading Sport Clips through the COVID-19 crisis. Edward is passionate about quantifiable results, but is most proud of continuing Sport Clips’ legacy of being a Culture driven and Values oriented family business, helping Team Leaders (franchisees) build income and wealth for their families, and continuing the company’s philanthropic focus on veterans and children. He focuses on keeping Sport Clips’ rich history central to its identity, celebrating current successes, and also emphasizing continuous improvement and ongoing evolution for the future. Edward attended Duke University and Southern Methodist University in Dallas before beginning his career with Deloitte Consulting as a business consultant.
Martin Hornsby
Chief Financial Officer
Martin Hornsby joined Sport Clips in April 2021 as the Chief Financial Officer. He has more than 25 years of financial experience across varied industries, including 20 years in the franchising industry. Hornsby was instrumental in the establishment of the franchise system at cinema eatery operator Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, serving fourteen years in various financial roles as the concept evolved to a national brand noted for innovation in a historically stable industry. Prior to that, Hornsby worked in franchising with Johnny Carino’s restaurants, along with stints in the oil and gas, technology and public accounting industries. Hornsby is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a licensed CPA in the State of Texas.
Allyson Young
Chief People Officer, SPHR
Allyson Young joined Sport Clips as Chief People Officer in March 2021. In this role, she leads a strong HR Team responsible for driving positive outcomes in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, and engagement. Prior to joining the brand, Young was the Human Resources & Brand Director for more than 23 years for K&N Management, owners and operators of the Austin-area Rudy’s “Country Store & BBQ” and Mighty Fine Burgers, Fries and Shakes restaurants. There she focused on increasing internal and external engagement with team members and guests.
Young wrote the award-winning applications for the Texas Award for Performance Excellence Award and the Malcolm Baldrige Award. She developed and conducted organizational learning sessions to teach over 2,000 people from 100 different organizations about the Malcolm Baldrige Framework and performance excellence. In 2019, she was awarded the Baldrige Foundation Leadership Excellence Award. She holds a BA in English from Texas A&M University.
Dan Miller
Chief Information Officer and SVP of Information Security
Dan Miller became Sport Clips’ first chief information officer in December 2014. Miller comes to Sport Clips from Massage Envy, where he served as chief information officer for six years. With more than a decade of experience in the information technology sector and 10 years within franchising, Miller has held positions with companies such as TMP International in Tempe, Arizona, and Realty Executives International in Phoenix, and has served on the International Franchise Association (IFA) Technology Committee.
Miller graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and business administration. He received a master’s certificate in applied project management from Villanova University and is also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
Martin Lee
Chief Marketing Officer
Martin Lee joined Sport Clips in April 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer. He brings with him more than 20 years of marketing experience. Lee has led transformational initiatives to build and modernize marketing culture while promoting analytics and data-driven planning. He has a consistent track record of building brands by driving innovation while focusing on both traditional and digital marketing channels. Prior to joining Sport Clips, Lee was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for CarAdvise. During his career, he has held executive level positions with major brands including SIRIUS XM Radio, Sears Holdings, Sleepy’s, and Shopko.
Julie Vargas
VP of Career Opportunities
Julie Vargas has been with Sport Clips since the very beginning. She joined with the opening of the first store in 1993. As vice president of career opportunities, Vargas is responsible for creating and building strong recruiting programs, sourcing, training, driving brand awareness, and the opportunity to attract and retain stylists across more than 1,800 stores in the US and Canada. She is in her sixth year and currently serving as chair of the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Science (NACCAS) and is also chair of the National SkillsUSA technical Committee for Cosmetology. She also has 28 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist.
Earl Blood
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Earl Blood is a 30 year franchise system veteran. During his career, he worked with world class brands such as Sport Clips Haircuts, TCBY Yogurt, and the Mrs. Fields family of brands. Starting his career in franchising in 1987, he has held various positions through the years, including Director of Product Development, Vice President of Operations, and currently serves as Vice President of Operations Excellence at Sport Clips.
Donna Whitaker
RVP Company Operations
Donna Whitaker joined Sport Clips in September 2003 as a stylist in Northwest Arkansas. A licensed stylist since 1985 and owner of her own salon from 1992 to 2003, Whitaker was quickly promoted through the Sport Clips ranks from stylist to coach, and then regional coach in 2006. From 2009 to 2018, she served as area director, traveling across the country to work with Sport Clips stores. As regional vice president of company operations, she oversees the management of more than 70 Sport Clips company-owned locations.
Patti Carr
VP of Field Operations
Patti Carr joined Sport Clips in 2018, bringing with her more than 30 years of franchise expertise. She has broad experience in franchise operations, bringing together executive management teams and support team members in the field. With a focus on operational excellence of the more than 1,800 Sport Clips locations, Carr is an expert at enforcing brand standards and building strong relationships with franchisees. Prior to joining Sport Clips, Carr was Vice President of U.S. Franchise Operations for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp, and spent nearly 30 years in various roles with the Mrs. Fields family of brands. Carr holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Stockton University and is based in New Jersey.
Development Team
Jerry Eulentrop
Director of Franchise Development
Jerry Eulentrop’s diverse franchising experience spans 23 years. He joined Sport Clips as director of franchise development in July 2012. Prior to joining Sport Clips, he served as area development manager for MBE/The UPS Store for 14 years. Eulentrop’s franchise career started in 1992 as franchise sales manager for ERA Franchise Systems, where he had development responsibilities throughout the Midwest. He developed a system to target the conversion of large independent real estate agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in philosophy from the University of Missouri, St. Louis.
Becky Geyer
Director of Franchise Compliance and Administration
Becky Geyer has been the Director of Franchise Compliance and Administration since February of 2019. She oversees the administrative support team, which evaluates, improves, and executes all aspects of franchise administration and compliance, as defined by the Sport Clips Franchise Agreement and the system’s Operational Policies. She is also responsible for maintaining and updating the Franchise Disclosure Document and Area Developer Franchise Disclosure Document.
Jim Atkinson
VP of Franchise Development
Jim Atkinson currently serves as the Vice President of Franchise Development for Sport Clips. He joined as the director of franchise development in July 2013 and served in that capacity until January 2018. From 2018 to 2019, he served as Senior Director of Franchise Development and was promoted to his current role in April 2019. Prior to joining Sport Clips, he served as director of non-traditional development for The UPS Store, Inc. from December 2010 to July 2013. From July 2009 to December 2010, he served as manager of industrial engineering and operational excellence for The UPS Store, Inc., and from September 2006 to July 2009, he served as international development manager for The UPS Store, Inc.
Stacey Gamboa
Manager of Franchise Administration
Stacey Gamboa joined Sport Clips in July of 2012 as an administrative specialist. In April 2014, she was promoted to manager of franchise administration. She manages, facilitates, and maintains heavy involvement in all aspects of the administrative role for franchising, including document production and compliance tracking.
Jennifer Guzman
Specialist, Franchise Recruitment
Jennifer Guzman joined the Sport Clips team in September 2014. As the first point of contact when inquiries are made about the Sport Clips opportunity, Guzman assists candidates with any initial questions to help guide them through the discovery process. Her role is to ensure potential Team Leaders know the basics of the business model, are qualified, and directed to the appropriate representative to further explore the Sport Clips franchising opportunity.
Real Estate Team
Greg Smith
VP of Real Estate
Greg Smith served as director of real estate at Sport Clips from July 2003 to December 2007 and senior director of real estate from December 2007 to December 2012. He was promoted to vice president of real estate in December 2012. He leads the real estate team, creating and managing one of the best real estate processes in the industry. From November 2000 until July 2003, Smith was a senior real estate manager for Sally Beauty Company of Denton, Texas. In 2013, Smith was named in Chain Store Magazine’s “Top Ten under 40” ranking.
Jessica Rossy
Director of Real Estate
Jessica Rossy is director of real estate at Sport Clips. She manages the real estate team on strategic growth and planning for new store locations. She has been with Sport Clips since 2005, managing the real estate process in various areas of the country. Her career in the commercial real estate industry began in 2002, with Sally Beauty Company as a Sr. Real Estate Manager, where she managed the site selection for the Southeast region. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Texas – Arlington, and has been a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers since 2003.
Joel Reichman
Real Estate Director
Joel Reichman’s retail and real estate experience spans 45 years. He joined Sport Clips as real estate director in February, 2012. Prior to joining Sport Clips, he was a partner in Lerner Real Estate Group, LLC from 2003-2011. He is an accomplished senior level executive with more than forty years of progressive retail management experience directing corporate strategy, business planning, merchandising, operations, team building, real estate and store expansions. His strong business acumen has allowed him to increase growth and drive productivity in highly competitive retail environments.
Shea Laffere
Real Estate Director
Shea Laffere is Sport Clips’ real estate director and has been in the retail real estate industry since 2000. He started his career with United Commercial Realty in San Antonio, and then subsequently worked at KB Toys and then Sally Beauty Company. Laffere has been with Sport Clips for 11 years, assisting in real estate in various states throughout the country. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geographical Information Systems from Texas State University – San Marcos.
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