Joe Lynch

Joe Lynch has extensive work experience in the franchising and portfolio management industry. Joe began their career in 2011 as a Student Development Representative at the University Illinois Foundation, where they worked with alumni to raise monetary support for the university. In 2012, Joe joined Jimmy John's as a Franchise Sales Associate and later became a Franchise Development Manager, responsible for expanding the brand in the Midwest. Joe then joined Inspire Brands in 2020 as a Manager in the Franchising QSR division. Currently, Joe is employed by Focus Brands LLC, where they have held the positions of Director of Portfolio Management and Vice President of Portfolio Management and Development Strategy.

Joe Lynch attended Oakton Community College from 2009-2010. Joe then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2010-2012.