Since what date has Edward A. Bacome served as Co-Chairman of Epcon Communities, LLC for Epcon Communities?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Since January 2023, Mr. Bacome has served as Co-Chairman of ECFL. From January 2020 through December 2022, Mr. Bacome served as the President of ECFL. Since January 2023, Mr. Bacome has served as Co-Chairman of EC Franchising, LLC, EC Holdings Ohio, Inc., EC Holdings Carolinas, LLC, EC New Vision Carolinas, LLC, EC New Vision Georgia, LLC, EC New Vision Indiana, LLC, EC New Vision Ohio, LLC, EC New Vision Tennessee, LLC, and Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC. Mr. Bacome served as Chief Executive Officer of EC Franchising, LLC from March 2021 through December 2022, as Chief Executive Officer of EC Holdings Ohio, Inc., EC Holdings Carolinas, LLC, EC New Vision Ohio, LLC, and EC New Vision Carolinas, LLC from June 2018 through December 2022, as Chief Executive Officer EC New Vision Indiana, LLC from December 2019 through December 2022, as Chief Executive Officer of EC New Vision Georgia, LLC from April 2022 through December 2022, and as Chief Executive Officer of EC New Vision Tennessee, LLC since June 2021. Since January 2023, Mr. Fankhauser has served as the Co-Chairman of Epcon Communities, LLC. From August 1988 through December 2022, Mr. Bacome served as a Director of Epcon Communities, LLC, and served as its Chief Executive Officer from March 2006 through December 2022. Since April 2006, Mr. Bacome has served as a Trustee of Epcon Marketing, and from December 2007 through December 2022, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC. The location for each of Mr. Bacome's current positions and former positions is Dublin, Ohio. (As disclosed in Item 1 of this disclosure document, ECFI, an Ohio corporation, converted to ECFL, an Ohio limited liability company, on December 31, 2019)
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer: David P. Blackmore
Since January 2020, Mr.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Edward A. Bacome has served as Co-Chairman of Epcon Communities, LLC since January 2023. Prior to this role, Mr. Bacome held various positions within Epcon Communities, LLC, including Director from August 1988 through December 2022, and Chief Executive Officer from March 2006 through December 2022. His extensive history with the company suggests a deep understanding of its operations and strategic direction.
In addition to his role as Co-Chairman of Epcon Communities, LLC, since January 2023, Mr. Bacome has also served as Co-Chairman of EC Franchising, LLC, EC Holdings Ohio, Inc., EC Holdings Carolinas, LLC, EC New Vision Carolinas, LLC, EC New Vision Georgia, LLC, EC New Vision, LLC, EC New Vision Ohio, LLC, EC New Vision Tennessee, LLC, and Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC. He also held the position of Chief Executive Officer for several of these entities before December 2022. This broad oversight indicates a significant level of involvement in the various aspects of the Epcon Communities franchise system.
Prospective franchisees should note that Mr. Bacome's long tenure and multiple leadership roles within Epcon Communities and its related entities likely provide him with substantial influence over the franchise's policies and strategies. Understanding the backgrounds and experiences of key leadership figures like Mr. Bacome can offer valuable insights into the stability and direction of the franchise system.