Heather Hopkins
Position: Production Assistant
What You Really Do: I daydream of faraway lands, tropical beaches, and fruity drinks that contain rum and are served in coconuts. I also work with the production team to create many beautiful Facebook pages for our amazing clients as well as various other tasks.
Birthplace: I was born in Texas, but I’ve been a California kid since I was 6 weeks old.
Home today is: Oceanside, CA
Favorite Teams: Mission Hills High School Track and Field! (I was their sprint coach previous to working at Process Peak). Other than that, I’m from L.A. where we are apathetic about our sports teams.
Hobbies: Dancing, running, traveling the world, painting.
Favorite Vacation Spots: It’s hard to choose! Paris and Kauai were both pretty amazing, though.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
I work with a group of fun people in an awesome old building one block from the beach. What’s not to like?
Fun Facts:
- I’m a member of a Polynesian dance group here in Carlsbad. It’s good times.
- I went to art school in Laguna Beach.
- I know Tae Kwon Do. Don’t mess with me
- I LOVE sea turtles. Don’t ask me why, I just do.
Rosa Romaine
Position: Director of Strategic Development
What You Really Do: Identify opportunities and solutions to facilitate growth through recruiting, on-boarding and online brand management. As well as, develop the plans for execution and turn prospects in need of our services into happy Process Peak clients.
Birthplace: Woodland, CA
Home today is: Carlsbad, CA
Favorite Teams: My Pigskin Pick em’ pick’s that week….and of course The San Diego Super Chargers!
Hobbies: Travel, Scuba Diving, Snowboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Paragliding, and Hiking with my family.
Favorite Vacation Spots: Carlsbad, Maui, Paris, Vama Veche, Romania
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
The energy and the atmosphere in the office! It allows us to continue to reach new levels of success while enjoying what we do. It’s great to be part of an outstanding team and the best services in the Franchise world.
Fun Facts:
- Have been snowboarding in the Transylvania Mountains
- I’ve ordered Freedom Fries in Paris
- I’ve sat by Quentin Tarantino at the Movies
Jason Monsef
Position: Technology Manager
What You Really Do: I breath life into beautiful designs.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Home today is: Del Mar, CA
Favorite Teams: Lakers!!!! (fist pump)
Hobbies: Surfing, backpacking and BBQing and geeking out.
Favorite Vacation Spots: Greek Islands
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
I love being part of a tight knit group that knows how to get it done whilst having as much fun possible.
Fun Facts:
- I have a third nipple… seriously.
- I was the drum tech and home studio specialist for Linkin park, as a result my name is in the “thank you” section on over 10 million Linkin Park albums (Minutes to Midnight)
- I make world class omelets… at least I think I do.
Logan Benjamin
Position: Solution Developer
What You Really Do: Whatever Bruce, Carl, Jon, Tim, Jamie, Albert, or Savannah tell me … (looks down at floor)
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Home today is: Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
Favorite Teams: Black Caps
Hobbies: Drinking while watching sports, then carrying on drinking and turning that into a sport, also shooting, motorbikes (on and off-road), tenpin bowling, and fishing (from a boat with beers).
Favorite Vacation Spots: Doubtless Bay, New Zealand
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
Good people to work with, always good for a laugh.
Fun Facts:
- My cousin and I did a road trip around NZ on our motorbikes, about 12,000km in 28 days with 20-25kg packs on our backs.
- I never realized why color-free raspberry was invented until I spilled some colored raspberry.
- I once got a watch for my birthday and wanted to find out if it was waterproof, so I put it under the tap for a few seconds … it wasn’t waterproof.
Savannah Heckel
Position: Social Success Manager
What You Really Do: Work with our social clients to help illustrate their brand and drive conversions. I also find time to people watch from our window and pick boyfriends out for Jamie.
Birthplace: New London, CT
Home today is: Oceanside, CA
Favorite Teams: Off the Field: only the best co-ed adult softball team ever! And of course the Padres and the Chargers, bless their little hearts.
Hobbies: dancing, softball, scuba diving, reading, just beaching it
Favorite Vacation Spot: Galapagos!!!
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
The discovery of the Keurig, the constant improv. comedy routine performed by office personnel, and the opportunity to be a part of an always growing and engaging industry.
Fun Facts:
- I’ve seen a volcano erupt in Ecuador.
- I’ve dove the Blue Hole in Belize.
- I used to be a magician’s assistant
Montana Nolte
Position: Senior Designer
What You Really Do: : I design roads made of cell phones or whatever our clients can dream up to have a kick-ass facebook presence.
Birthplace: The Emerald City (aka Seattle)
Home today is: Process Peak (aka Carlsbad)
Favorite Teams: Burn Notice (Process Peak’s most competitive team)
Hobbies: Nail art – not the kind you are thinking of and adopting other people’s dogs.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere that is 98 degrees or hotter with a beach or a pool.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
Everything! I learn something new and exciting every day. I love being part of a company that is on the cutting edge and always moving forward. Also, Tim’s song and dance routine and Jon’s predictable 12 year old behavior – if those ever changed I would be lost..
Fun Facts:
- I have lived in Seattle, San Diego, Gainesville, Honolulu, Maui, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Jakarta, Mesquite and now Carlsbad. I love it here and plan on staying for a very long time!
- I drive my car once a week.
Allison DeGeorge
Position: Client Development Specialist
What You Really Do: I do my best to put my art degree and my English teacher’s credential to work to make beautiful virtual brochures that are grammatically correct!
Birthplace: Born ‘n bred in sunny San Diego
Home today is: Carlsbad, CA
Favorite Teams: Go Bruins! (UCLA basketball to be exact) I didn’t go to UCLA, but I went to UC Davis and quite honestly we had no basketball to speak of, so I adopted my hubby’s team (and fellow UC school!) It doesn’t hurt that they are fantastic either.
Hobbies: cooking, hiking, painting, ceramics and delicious Sunday farmer’s markets on the Coast Highway.
Favorite Vacation Spot: It’s hard to pick just one, but my honeymoon to Jamaica was certainly the most unforgettable vacation I’ve had to date.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
You know how you hate going to work in the morning: putting on your office clothes, thinking of your huge to-do list, wondering if that co-worker you don’t get along with will pester you that day? Well, I used to know all that until I was fortunate enough to come here, where I can Wear my jeans and flip-flops, I’m (mostly!) excited about the items on my to-do list, and I work with my friends! What isn’t there to love about working here? Seriously.
Fun Facts:
- I LOVE the beach but really truly cannot stand sand in between my feet and my flip-flops. It’s quite a problem.
- I decided to become a vegetarian 18 years ago because my sister and I watched an episode of “Blossom” where she stopped eating meat and had spaghetti and wheat balls.
- When I was about 3 I was sitting on the back seat of a speed boat when we hit a wave and I flipped over backwards into the motor housing… ok, I know these are fun facts, but come on, given that I wasn’t even hurt, it’s a good story.
Bruce Copeland
Position: Cat Herder
What You Really Do: Make sure our team produces what the customer wants. Make sure the Customer wants what they need.
Birthplace: Waitakere, Auckland, New Zealand
Home today is: Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
Favorite Teams: Yachting—eam NZ, Rugby—The All Blacks, any NZ giant killers
Hobbies: The Gym, Mountain and Road Biking, Sailing, Mucking around in Surf, Snow Skiing, Travelling, Adventure, Suduku
Favorite Vacation Spot: Are they ever the same second time around? Wherever I was last.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
They do exactly what I tell them? Nah maybe changing the Franchise World with an awesome team.
Fun Facts:
- I don’t really like technology.
- I’ve sailed around 20,000 miles offshore.
- I once jet skied naked around all the boats in NZ’s biggest fishing contest!
- There is nothing like a nice Lamb Chop.
- My favourite drink is Mount Gay Rum!
- I would like to do the last three all at once.
Adam Oxman
Position: Client Engagement Manager
What You Really Do: Provide clients with product training, support, analytics and fight crime on the mean streets of San Diego.
Birthplace: Encinitas, California
Home today is: Cardiff By The Sea, California and anywhere with a tasty breakfast burrito and good waves.
Favorite Teams: The undefeated and legendary San Diego softball team known as Off in the Field, the Padres and any team that will beat the Raiders!
Hobbies: Surfing, soccer, softball, kickball, tennis, guitar and eating.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Home! When you live in San Diego you are always on vacation, but when I force myself to leave every now and then you can find me surfing down in Mexico.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
We provide a product and service unparalleled by anyone in the industry and have a staff/culture that produces exceptional results and a work environment that can be best described as a highly productive beach front open mic night.
Fun Facts:
- The Vatican Police have asked me never to return to Rome
- I think Tommy Boy is one of the greatest films ever made
- I often get mistaken for “Hansel” from Zoolander. He is so hot right now!
Albert Gouws
Position: Wading the waters of the Tongariro river / Solution Developer
What You Really Do: Anything productive, I hate time wasting.
Birthplace: Newcastle, South Africa
Home today is: Auckland, New Zealand
Favorite Teams: Cycling—Team Saxobank and Milram
Hobbies: Fly Fishing, Cycling (Road and Track), Target Shooting, Tying Fishing Flies.
Favorite Vacation Spot: A river in the mountains, far away from civilization.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
Developing cutting edge software systems.
Fun Facts:
- Love the outdoors.
- I love any kind of weapon.
- I walk around my car to check for dings each time before leaving a parking lot (and take appropriate measures).
Tom Stacey
Position: Strategic Copywriter
What You Really Do: Read people’s minds, string together winning combinations of letters. Repeat.
Birthplace: Escanaba, Michigan. (Really!)
Home today is: Olivenhain, California
Favorite Teams: Green Bay Packers, Michigan State Spartans, La Costa Canyon Mavericks
Hobbies: Running (lately it’s been racing in mud runs), reading, movies, family time
Favorite Vacation Spot: That’s tough. Costa Rica was fun. Paris was a blast. San Francisco is a lot closer.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
Being on the leading edge, doing stuff that no one else is doing. Yet.
Fun Facts:
- Jumping out of an airplane did not cure my fear of heights.
- I am married to an incredible cook, yet I do not weigh 300 pounds.
- I once ran the first mile of a marathon in 5:15. Then I slowed the hell down.
Steve McKee
Position: Chief Wrangler of the Cat Herders
What You Really Do: Get the right people in the room together to make great things happen. Facilitator.
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Home today is: San Miguel de Allende in Mexico – yeah I know – what the hell is a Kiwi doing living in Mexico?
Favorite Teams: Theres only one team for me and thats Process Peak! (yes I’m a greaser) – although the All Blacks are right up there as well.
Hobbies: Working – (yes I’m a sad bastard) – mountain biking (this really only happens in my imagination).
Favorite Vacation Spot: A warm beach anywhere.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
The opportunity to be part of the Franchising industry in the USA and working with a Team (PP) that is dramatically changing the Industry for the better.
Fun Facts:
- I was once a Sheep Shearer in NZ.
- I used to be into Show Jumping and Rodeo.
- I nearly stood on a rattle snake a few weeks ago.
Carl Millar
Position: The beatings will continue until morale improves.
What You Really Do: What my wife tells me to do.
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Home today is: Muriwai, New Zealand
Favorite Teams: Rugby—Auckland and the All Blacks
Hobbies: Beef, Beer, and BBQ.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Where ever there’s snow.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
Working with other like minded and passionate individuals.
Fun Facts
- I only read non-fiction.
- I’ve still got my marbles from when I was a kid.
- I sleep without a pillow.
- Platoon and Children of Men are my favorite movies.
Jamie Martin
Position: Senior Client Development Manager
What You Really Do: I make you happy! Don’t mind me practicing standup comedy on you during our conference calls. I am your tour-guide through the entire Production process with Process Peak; from Blueprinting to build-out I am here to ensure you are on track and comfortable with the process.
Birthplace: San Francisco, Ca… but I claim to be a San Diego native since I have lived here my entire life.
Home today is: Carlsbad, Ca and finally a proud homeowner!
Favorite Teams: San Diego Padres and Chargers, and the Boston Red Sox (How can you not become a fan when you live there the year they broke the curse?)
Hobbies: Boxing, Softball, Writing, Pretending I am a judge on “So you think you can Dance”
Favorite Vacation Spot: Cinque Terra, Italy
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
I love that I am still excited to come to work every day. Morning coffee dates with Jon; Costco lunch sampling with Adam; people watching with Savannah and Allison; and the office always has an upbeat energy! We have some of the most amazing clients to work with each day, which makes coming to work even more pleasant.
Fun Facts:
- At the age of 3 my parents used to record Pee Wee Herman’s Late Night Stand-up act for me, and I watched it every morning! I guess that is where I got my sense of humor from.
- I was the 1997 State Champion for Dance, in the category of “Best Duo/Trio”.
- No matter how many times I have seen it, anytime Shawshank Redeption is on TV I ALWAYS watch it.
Jon Carlston
Position: Vice President Social Development
What You Really Do: Develop marketing strategies with my clients. Daydream about new features for our software. Speak at conferences and conventions about franchise development and social marketing strategies.
Birthplace: Palo Alto; home of stuffy cafes and Internet Start-ups
Home today is: Carlsbad, CA. Life is Rad in Carlsbad!
Favorite Teams: Still like the S.F. Giants from all the games I went to growing up. Lakers fan for life — I never could bring myself to root for the Warriors as a child. San Diego Chargers — season ticket holder and professional tailgater.
Hobbies: Surfing down the street from the office. Football and Skateboarding with my boys. Beach camping with family and friends.
Favorite Vacation Spots: Private villas in Bali. Bali has great waves and is cheap so you can live like royalty! I also enjoy driving our conversion van up the California coast and camping at new spots. I used to camp in Baja quite often, but now that I have kids I don’t want to risk it.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
I’m a leader, not a follower. Our services have changed the way people do business and I enjoy being on the bleeding-edge.
Fun Facts:
- I was afraid of heights as a child and grew up to be a Jr Olympic high-diver.
- I nearly died from drowning when I was 4 and now I travel the world to surf.
Tim Johnson
Position: President
What You Really Do: Inspire and lead the team on a journey of constant and never ending improvement both personally and towards the success of our clients and the services we provide them. Make sure everyone is having fun!
Birthplace: Arroyo Grande, California
Home today is: Carlsbad, CA.
Favorite Teams: Chargers & Broncos (yes it is possible) and of course “Show Time”! Go Lakers.
Hobbies: Entertaining my Four kids, Growing Process Peak, taking my buggy to the desert and Baja.
Favorite Vacation Spots: Home, Baja, Palm Springs, Big Bear.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
Working with my outrageously talented team and delivering the most kick ass solutions in Franchising.
Fun Facts:
- I have commuted by boat, plane and helicopter.
- I used to work 300 feet above the ocean.
- My kids and entire extended family have no idea what I do for a living.
Mark Franklin
Position: CEO / Founder
What You Really Do: Oversee and engage with our clients to ensure their success with our services. Jamie her team and I do the initial Blueprinting with our clients and Adam and his team assist me with the monthly client performance reviews and check-ups. Meet with members of the executive management teams to discuss new ideas, best practices and any challenges they may have. Be the best Father I can to my daughter Hartley.
Birthplace: Covina, CA. I grew up on Balboa Island in Newport Beach CA and Maui HI.
Home today is: Carlsbad, CA
Favorite Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USC football Trojans, Sandfield & TEAM PROCESS PEAK
Hobbies: Cooking, Wine Tasting, boating
Favorite Vacation Spots: Maui, Costa Rica, Mexico
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
From founding the company my vision was to change fundamentally the way the franchising industry sold franchises. With the team that has been assembled, starting with the leadership of Tim Johnson and the commitment of the rest of our associates we have fulfilled that vision. There isn’t another company today within this industry that comes close to the “game changing” ideas, tools and process that we execute. There are a few companies trying to emulate what we do which I guess in itself is somewhat flattering; fortunately they lack the experience and fundamental understanding of “why” which is a critical ingredient in making our clients successful. That as a founder is very satisfying and what I enjoy most about our company.
Fun Facts:
- My first girl friend was Kelly McGillis of “Top Gun Fame”
- I played baseball for the San Diego Padres in their farm system (obviously that didn’t work out too well)
Ocean House Ghost
Position: Ocean House Ghost
What You Really Do: I would characterize myself as the “Casper” type of ghost. I am friendly, but I still like to get a scare out of people! I also like to mess with the phone system when important calls are taking place.
Birthplace: Carlsbad, Ca 1888 when the old Hotel Carlsbad & Mineral Springs burned down.
Home today is: Ocean House Attic above the Process Peak offices.
Favorite Teams: LA Lakers, and I say that because I think Tim and Mark would try to get me out of the house if I didn’t say so!
Hobbies: Slamming Tim’s doors during meetings, turning on the attic light at night to scare Jamie and Jon, stealing Adam’s coffee mug.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Maui, but I don’t get out much anymore… too afraid of the UV-rays. I am hoping Mark will take me with him next time!
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
They are very accepting of anyone, Alive or Dead. I put in an application to be the new mascot of Process Peak, so vote for me! Call 1-88-DA-GHOST.
Fun Facts:
- My house is a historical landmark.
- My favorite drink is Sailor Jerry with Root beer.
- I secretly think Jon is really stunning.
Empty Animal Cracker Jar
Position: Retired Motivator
What You Really Do: Remind the team that an Office Depot run is in order.
Birthplace: Office Depot, Oceanside, CA
Home today is: Sitting on Adam’s desk with an empty feeling inside.
Favorite Teams: The Production Team. They didn’t eat nearly as much of me as Adam, Tim & Jon.
Hobbies: Counting crumbs, teasing Tim’s kids.
Favorite Vacation Spot: The recycling bin.
What do you like most about being a part of PROCESS PEAK?
They really appreciated me and are so loyal they can’t get rid of me.
Fun Facts: