January 15, 2010 -- Discovery Point Franchising is pleased to announce that Jackie Hart has joined the company as Director of Finance, effective December 1, 2009. Jackie, a professional banker with 14 years of experience at top financial institutions across the southeast, has most recently served as Senior Vice President of Fidelity Bank and Senior Vice President of Park Avenue Bank. Jackie has been instrumental in assisting numerous Discovery Point franchisees in acquiring Small Business Administration (SBA) financing. Based in Discovery Point's Atlanta offices, Jackie will head Discovery Point’s financing activities and will develop strategic banking relationships in the market.
Commenting on Jackie’s joining the Discovery Point team, Diane Clark, Discovery Point’s co-founder and Vice President, said, “Jackie has done an excellent job of working with our franchisees over the past several years. She is extremely well suited to this role as she has the right combination of leadership skills and experience to help us realize our future growth plans.”
About Discovery Point
Discovery Point is a leading childcare franchisor in the southeastern United States. Discovery Point has built over 60 world-class childcare centers from the ground up in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina since the company started in 1988. Today, there are an additional 15 new centers under development and the company plans to expand Discovery Point’s reach across the United States. For more than 21 years, Discovery Point has provided quality childcare for families and offered our franchisees a proven formula for success.
Discovery Point Franchising, Inc.
1140-A Old Peachtree Road
Duluth, GA 30097
Voice: 770-622-2112
Fax: 770-622-2388
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