When did Michael Lester begin serving as CFO of Casiola?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Michael Lester, Chief Financial Officer
Michael Lester is our CFO and Mr. Lester has served in this role since our formation on January 6, 2023. Since August 2, 2021, and continuing to date, Mr. Lester has served as CFO of our affiliate owned Casiola Business located in Orlando, Florida. Since July 6, 2020, to July 21, 2021, Mr. Lester served as CFO of 4L Law Firm Services located in Tampa, Florida. From January 1, 2019, to July 6, 2020, Mr. Lester was Managing Member at Ximplifi Florida LLC in Tampa, Florida. From June 2018 to February 24, 2019, Mr. Lester was Director of Accounting at KnowBe4, Inc. in Tampa, Florida.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD page 10)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michael Lester has served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since the company's formation on January 6, 2023. Before this role, starting August 2, 2021, Lester served as CFO of Casiola's affiliate-owned business in Orlando, Florida.
Prior to his time with Casiola's affiliate, Lester held the position of CFO at 4L Law Firm Services in Tampa, Florida, from July 6, 2020, to July 21, 2021. He also worked as a Managing Member at Ximplifi Florida LLC in Tampa, Florida, from January 1, 2019, to July 6, 2020. Earlier in his career, from June 2018 to February 24, 2019, Lester was the Director of Accounting at KnowBe4, Inc., also located in Tampa, Florida.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the financial leadership and experience within the Casiola franchise system. Knowing that the CFO has prior experience with an affiliate-owned business and other companies could give franchisees confidence in the financial management of the franchise.