Our Team

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Helen Lao

CEO

As CEO and Founder at ClearPath Solutions, Helen leads a dynamic team across North America in matchmaking growth brands with top leaders in the industry. She's now taking that experience and knowledge to her new endeavor, ClearPath Franchise Match a game-changer in the franchise recruiting industry. ClearPath Solutions is already one of the most trusted names in the executive search industry and launching ClearPath Franchise Match is the next step in making perfect matches between franchisees and franchisors. Helen is a matchmaker at heart, and you can always find her “on the move.”

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Marci DuBois

Partner & President

Marci DuBois has spent her entire career in the franchise space. From her first role, fresh out of UCLA, at the world’s largest printing franchisor, to leading the franchising efforts at the world’s largest restaurant company, she knows what the gold standard is for franchisee-franchisor relationships. She’s worked on both sides of the desk and brings that expertise to ClearPath Franchise Match. When she’s not making matches, you’ll find her competing on the links or on a travel adventure.

 
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Carolyne Canady

Advisor

Carolyne Canady is widely recognized by executive peers, industry thought leaders and top talent teams, for deep expertise in franchise development. She has held senior management positions with global market leaders in the franchise restaurant sector. As both a franchisor and, most recently a franchisee, she brings an unparalleled perspective to matching franchisees with franchisors. Carolyne has held her Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) status, through the International Franchise Association, for more than 15 years. When not making matches, you will find Carolyne traveling, camping, and hosting themed get togethers with family and friends, at her home in Huntington Beach.

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Madison Jobe

Advisor

Madison Jobe who has been referred to by colleagues as “the most interesting man in the world,” is the former Chief Development Officer at Wingstop having retired in 2021 after many years in the franchise industry. Prior to that he was as a C-level executive with national brands including Red Robin, Rave Restaurant Group, Dickey’s Barbecue and Watermill Express. Beginning as a franchisee and restaurant operator, he spent the last 35 years of his career in development and operational roles before joining Wingstop in 2017. When Madison is not spending time with his family at the lake, he loves to travel and he and his wife have a long bucket list in retirement.