Steven Cooper ~ SDCooper Company

SDCooper Company, has 25 years of benefits consulting and pension administration experience. First to evangelized the essential exit strategy that popularized the ERSOP(TM) Plan. First to successfully market it to franchisors and business brokers (beginning in 1999) Coined the term "ERSOP (Entrepreneur Rollover Stock Ownership Plan)" in 2001.

Ed Brown~ Small Business Administration – Nevada District Office

Edward P. Brown, a 33-year career with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Prior to coming to Nevada, he served as a Staff Accountant for the Office of the Comptroller in Washington D.C. from 1976 – 1993.

Since coming to the Nevada District Office in 1994 he has served as an Economic Development Specialist.

On 10/01/03 Ed was appointed the Acting Chief of Finance for the Nevada District Office. On 10/2007 Ed was promoted to Chief of Finance.

Matthew Kreutzer, Esq. ~ Armstrong Teasdale LLP

Mr. Kreutzer has extensive experience representing and counseling franchise systems, and assists them in developing, protecting and licensing their franchise systems by drafting Franchise Disclosure Documents, franchise agreements, and other operational documents. Mr. Kreutzer also assists potential franchisees by advising them regarding the franchise relationship. Mr. Kreutzer is a member of the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising and the International Franchise Association, and he frequently serves as a guest speaker on franchise issues at events around the country.

Ray Keough ~ The Entrepreneur's Source

Ray Keough is a Regional Developer for The Entrepreneur's Source who helps people take control of their lives, explore a wide range of franchise opportunities and create financial freedom, through self-employment.