Leadership Council

Experienced guidance for Jewish entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership.

JBOC helps Jewish entrepreneurs investigate franchise business ownership opportunities with education, experienced guidance, and access to qualified franchise consultants.

Business leaders and entrepreneurs in conversation at a JBOC gathering.

Meet the Council

Chairman-led guidance backed by five JBOC franchise consultants.

Every consultant conversation on JBOC stays on JBOC. Use the profiles below to choose who you want to hear from, then continue directly into the JBOC inquiry form with that consultant already selected.

Ozzie Grupenmager

Chairman

Ozzie Grupenmager is an experienced business leader and advisor with a strong background in strategy, technology, and organizational growth. As Chairman of JBOC, he helps guide the council's mission of connecting Jewish entrepreneurs with trusted education, experienced franchise consultants, and meaningful paths to business ownership.

Ozzie brings a thoughtful, practical perspective to the franchise exploration process and is committed to helping entrepreneurs approach ownership with greater clarity, confidence, and long-term vision.

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Seth Lederman

JBOC Franchise Consultant

Seth Lederman is an experienced entrepreneur and franchise professional with decades of business ownership and franchise expertise. He helps prospective owners evaluate opportunities with practical judgment, clear guidance, and a strong understanding of what it takes to build and operate a successful business.

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Ann Power

JBOC Franchise Consultant

Ann Power brings more than 25 years of franchise experience and a practical reputation for helping people assess fit, evaluate franchise systems, and move forward with confidence. She is committed to making the ownership process understandable, thoughtful, and aligned with each entrepreneur's goals.

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Adam Gruen

JBOC Franchise Consultant

Adam Gruen combines executive leadership, financial discipline, and strategic insight to help entrepreneurs compare franchise opportunities with greater clarity. His approach focuses on identifying the right ownership model, understanding the economics, and making informed long-term decisions.

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Cliff Fostoff

JBOC Franchise Consultant

Cliff Fostoff has spent decades in franchising as an executive, owner, and consultant. He brings entrepreneurs an experienced perspective on operations, business growth, franchise systems, and the realities of building a company for long-term success.

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Neal Weiss

JBOC Franchise Consultant

Neal Weiss is a longtime franchise advisor known for helping entrepreneurs align their goals, capabilities, investment preferences, and long-term vision with franchise brands that genuinely fit. His guidance is practical, personal, and focused on making the exploration process more productive.

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What the Council Brings

A trusted gateway to qualified franchise consultants, not a generic directory.

Ownership perspective

The council keeps JBOC focused on the real questions prospective owners face before a business is launched.

Mentorship culture

JBOC supports a culture where experienced professionals help others learn without turning every conversation into a pitch.

Community stewardship

The council helps reinforce a standard of thoughtful growth, ethical leadership, and support for fellow entrepreneurs.

Take the Next Step

Explore ownership or speak with a consultant now.

JBOC exists to help you investigate franchise ownership with education, experienced guidance, and the right consultant connection.

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