Credit Restoration Institute Welcomes Greg Carafello to Board of Directors

North Chesterfield, VA] – Credit Restoration Institute (CRI), a non-profit credit repair agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and communities through education and individual counseling, is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Carafello to its Board of Directors.

As President and Co-Founder of Executive Franchise Group, LLC, based out of New York City, Carafello brings over four decades of expertise and skill in the franchising industry, having served as a master franchisee for several leading brands. He is also a Certified Franchise Executive under the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE), endorsing the highest standards of quality training and education.
CRI’s Board of Directors is responsible for governing the organization through policy and strategic goals creation, fundraising and relationship development, and general organizational oversight.

“We are thrilled to welcome Greg Carafello to our Board of Directors,” said CRI’s Executive Director Robert Linkonis. “His extensive experience in the franchising industry and commitment to enhancing the professionalism of the field through quality training and education make him an invaluable asset to our team. We are excited to work with him to continue advancing our mission of serving our community through education and individual counseling that results in improved credit scores and better lives.”

Individuals interested in learning more about Credit Restoration Institute’s programs and services or applying to join the Board of Directors can visit the organization’s website at https://creditrestorationinstitute.com/application-for-bod

Contact: Robert Linkonis, Credit Restoration Institute, 31 North Providence Road, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23235 Phone: (804) 823-9601 Email: mail@creditrestorationinstitute.com

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