JDOG FRANCHISES, LLC
BERWYN, PA

JDog Junk Removal empowers Veterans through entrepreneurship, continuing to serve as we have our country – with Respect, Integrity and Trust. Rooted in this commitment, the JDog movement is growing across America. For our franchisees, our business model is simple: JDog Junk Removal allows Veterans to realize the American dream of business ownership while employing other Veterans. We welcome you to do your research, meet our management team, speak to our advisors, and talk to our customers. Discover how JDog empowers Veteran entrepreneurship and improves the lives of Veterans and Veteran family members nationwide. to Explore the path of business ownership The JDog leadership team is comprised of individuals who live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Trust. Learn about the unique assets and backgrounds they bring to the JDog brand and how they support our franchise business owners. Jerry is an Army Veteran and entrepreneur who, along with his wife Tracy, have created a national Veteran brand dedicated to empowering Veterans through entrepreneurship. Rooted in the military values of respect, integrity, and trust, the JDog Junk Removal franchise system has become a nationwide movement, creating business and employment opportunities for Veterans and Veteran family members. Jerry launched the first JDog Junk Removal franchise in 2011. It was a two-person operation – Jerry hauled junk and Tracy managed the back office. As a Veteran, Jerry gained trust and credibility with customers quickly, and referrals came easy. Within a year, he had more business than one person could handle and began hiring local Veterans who embodied the brand’s values. Through Jerry’s vision and leadership, JDog Junk Removal has since grown to more than 500 territories with 130 active locations, 90 percent of which are Veteran owned. To date, the company has created more than 1,000 job opportunities across the United States. Since transitioning back to the civilian world, Jerry has committed himself to helping Veterans be successful in business. He teaches an entrepreneurial boot camp for Veterans at St. Joseph’s University, and at Boots to Business for Veterans, an entrepreneurial program offered through the U.S. Small Business Administration. He’s a member of the West Point Society of Philadelphia, the International Franchise Association, and VETFRAN, which provides access and opportunities in franchising to Veterans and their spouses. For his contributions to the Veteran community, Jerry has been awarded the 2016 Vetrepreneur of the Year award from the National Veteran-Owned Business Association and the 2016 Man of the Year award from Philly/Jersey Man Magazine. Jerry is also a board member at JD Investment Company. Tracy co-founded JDog with her husband, Jerry, and has spent the last seven years helping to grow the business into a national Veteran brand. She leads the company’s workforce development initiatives, including a strategic relationship with the Veteran Administration’s Compensated Work Therapy Program. Through these programs, Tracy connects JDog Junk Removal franchise owners with resources to grow their workforce and support other Veterans seeking job opportunities as they transition back to the civilian world. She also leads the JDog training program on culture and customer service, ensuring the values of respect, integrity, and trust are ingrained within every JDog Junk Removal franchise and franchise owner. As a Veteran spouse and family member, Tracy is a valuable and trusted mentor to the JDog Junk Removal spouses. She founded and heads up JDog Spouses, a support community that provides advice, resources, and other ways to balance family while growing a JDog Junk Removal business. Kevin brings 10+ years of leadership and operations experience to his role at JDog. He is responsible for the operational strategy of the company and all franchisees. This includes helping a franchise prospect select and define a territory; implement technologies, systems, and support for all aspects of the business; negotiate contracts with preferred vendors and suppliers; measure results; and create and nurture a culture invested in continuous improvement. Drawing from more than 20 years’ experience in marketing leadership positions, Suzanne is responsible for defining, leading, and executing strategic marketing programs for JDog as the company adds territories and expands its nationwide footprint. She leads the charge in driving consumer and enterprise awareness of the JDog brand, providing franchisee support, fostering strategic relationships, and creating an advocacy platform for Veteran business ownership and Veteran hiring. Suzanne’s background includes experience from a wide range of industries, including technology, real estate, financial services, publishing, and luxury travel, as well as for various franchise systems. Defined as a mission-driven marketer, she is passionate about using her skills and experience to advance issues that matter. She has spent over a decade advocating and lobbying for children’s healthcare issues, successfully passing legislation that improves the health and livelihood of Pennsylvania’s sickest children and their families. Combining military service and private sector experience, Dana is uniquely positioned to help JDog Junk Removal franchisees jump start their businesses. She designed and leads JDog’s training programs and serves as the day-to-day contact for all JDog Junk Removal business owners as they prepare to launch their business. She continues to work with franchisees after they have opened, providing operational support and advising them on marketing, management, and growth strategies. Dana comes from a strong legacy of military service. Most notably, her uncle, Ken Baldwin, served as an Army Paratrooper in WWII in the 101st Airborne, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Easy Company, and was an original member of the ‘Band of Brothers.’ A former U.S. Army cavalry scout, Andrew is responsible for identifying new JDog Junk Removal franchise owners and growing the brand nationwide. His passion for helping Veterans successfully transition back to the civilian world through business, entrepreneurship, and networking is evidenced through his work at JDog and experiences in government, university administration, and non-profits.