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<a href="https://www.jdogbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JDog Brands</a>, the parent company of both&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jdogbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816#:~:text=JDog%20is%20a%20nationally%20recognized,%2C%20upholstery%2C%20and%20carpet%20cleaning." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JDog Junk Removal &amp; Hauling</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jdogcarpetcleaning.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JDog Carpet Cleaning &amp; Floor Care</a>, has built a franchise network that is working to bring the Veteran unemployment rate below 1%. An integral part of this system and its mission is the JDog leadership team, and the women of JDog provide the unique perspectives and contributions the network needs to succeed.“Every single member of the larger JDog Brands family contributes to this company, making it what it is,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryflanagan11/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jerry Flanagan</a>, CEO of JDog Brands. “The women of JDog are no different, and we are thrilled to have such a talented group of women on board with us as we continue to drive the work and missions that we hold near and dear.”Over half of the 15 people who make up JDog Brands’ core leadership team are women. Meet the women of JDog and learn a bit more about their stories.<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/tracy-flanagan/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tracy Flanagan</a> is the senior vice president and co-founder of JDog Brands. Alongside her husband, Jerry, Tracy played a critical role in the 2011 foundation of the brand. Now, she leads JDog development initiatives like a partnership with the Veteran Administration’s Compensated Work Therapy Program, speaks on Veteran and Women’s entrepreneurship, and promotes the values of respect, integrity, and trust among the franchise network.<a href="https://www.jdogbrands.com/about/team/carpet-cleaning/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dana Forester</a> is the president and COO of JDog Carpet Cleaning &amp; Floor Care. Dana belongs to a very small community of women who have served as a Munitions Systems Specialist, a predominantly male field. She was honorably discharged from the Air Force after four years of service, during which she served under the historic 8th Air Force Headquarters, 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA, and at the 52nd Fighter Wing on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. She designed and leads JDog’s training programs and serves as the day-to-day contact for all JDog Carpet Cleaning business owners as they prepare to launch their business<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/dana-perry/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dana Perry</a> served in the U.S. Army for 12 years and now works as the franchise sales coordinator at JDog Brands. In the Army, Perry worked in logistics and as a recruiter. Now, she transfers those skills to qualify franchise leads of fellow Veterans.<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/katie-miller/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Katie Miller</a>&nbsp;is a franchise relationship manager for JDog. With 10-plus years of administrative experience and family members who have served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, Miller can merge her personal and professional experiences to support Veterans in the network.<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/dolly-morrison/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dolly Morrison</a>&nbsp;is another franchise relationship manager. After 12 years with Philly Pretzel Factory, Morrison is an expert on franchise operations and administration. With a maternal grandfather who was a Veteran and a cousin who currently serves in the U.S. Navy, she certainly knows how to work with Veterans.<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/nikki-cloud/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nikki Cloud</a>, JDog’s corporate service dispatcher, served as a Security Forces Patrolman in the Air Force and was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since retiring in 2009, she has worked in logistics and customer service and is now utilizing those skills in a Veteran-centric environment.<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/theresa-corkery/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Theresa Corkery</a> is a 2021 graduate of Temple University and interned with JDog as she worked to complete her education. Now, with a degree in public relations, she works as the marketing manager at JDog Brands. Both of her grandfathers served in the U.S. Army, and her maternal cousin is a Veteran of the Marine Corps.<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/cora-flanagan/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cora Flanagan</a>, daughter of Jerry and Tracy Flanagan, interned with the family business in earlier years. Now, with a communications degree from Coastal Carolina University, she works as the marketing coordinator, planning, executing, and creating programs and collateral.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/kristin-akers/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kristin Akers</a>, JDog Brands’ office administrator, works to support multiple departments at the JDog headquarters. With two brothers who served in the Marine Corps and multiple family members who have served in the Army, Akers is applying her business management and administration degree in an environment that serves a purpose close to her heart.<a href="https://www.jdog.com/about/people/erin-rios/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Erin Rios</a> is the digital marketing coordinator/assistant at JDog Brands. She joins the company with over 20 years of leadership experience, having recently retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Sergeant; her husband, father, and brother are also Marine Corps Veterans. She is Google Ads certified and now assists the Digital Marketing Manager with maintaining all Google Ads accounts for JDog franchise owners.The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a JDog Carpet Cleaning &amp; Floor Care ranges from $37,909 to $169,947, including a $10,000-$25,000 franchise fee. The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a JDog Junk Removal &amp; Hauling ranges from $30,000 to $110,000, including a $35,000 franchise fee.&nbsp; For more information on franchising with JDog, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jdogbrands.com/own-a-franchise.?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-women-of-jdog-brands-2719816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.jdogbrands.com/own-a-franchise.</a>&nbsp;

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