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American Leak Detection Honors ‘Brand Champion’ Award Winner Wayne McCollough

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Brothers Vern (left) and Wayne McCollough (right) are shown with office manager Angela Fisher

Hundreds of individual American Leak Detection owners gathered from across the globe in November for the annual company-wide convention hosted by corporate staff in Indian Wells Calif. The four day event incorporated an Awards Night Gala, training sessions, hands-on workshops and a sold-out floor trade show.

Wayne McCollough of Tulsa, Ok. was named the company’s Brand Champion for 2010. This recognition honors an individual that executes a successful marketing plan, one who makes the most of a broad mix of marketing activities and utilizes corporate programs to their advantage. McCollough was also named an Outstanding Regional Performer in the Midwest region for 2010. More than 140 offices in eight countries are considered for these awards annually.

“It’s a pleasure to recognize a team who is doing a lot of things right with their marketing dollars, growing their business and raising brand awareness throughout a large and varied market,” says Adam Gray, marketing and brand manager. “This team stands out and has set a high standard.  They have tried new marketing strategies throughout their many franchise locations and have been smart with their decisions.”

McCollough has acted as the Marketing and Advertising Director with American Leak Detection locations for 16 years in Eastern Oklahoma, Kansas, Kansas City, Southwest Missouri and St. Louis, Mo. His brother Vern McCollough owns the multiple locations where he employs 19 staff and operates 10 service trucks.

Members of the American Leak Detection corporate staff convene each fall to determine which team members will be recognized for their outstanding achievements for the previous year in categories including Franchisee of the Year, Technician and Office Personnel of the Year and Quality Customer Service Awards.

American Leak Detection Honors ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award Winner Vern McCollough

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Brothers Vern (left) and Wayne McCollough (right) are shown with office manager Angela FisherHundreds of individual American Leak Detection owners gathered from across the globe in November for the annual company-wide convention hosted by corporate staff in Indian Wells Calif. The four day event incorporated an Awards Night Gala, training sessions, hands-on workshops and a sold-out floor trade show.

Vern McCollough of Tulsa, Ok. was awarded the Richard B. Rennick Entrepreneur of the Year Award, named after the company’s founder. This recognition honors a team who demonstrates innovative management skills and is a risk taker in a franchise which remains active in the local community. McCollough was also named an Outstanding Regional Performer in the Midwest area for 2010. More than 140 offices in eight countries are considered for these awards annually.

McCollough has owned American Leak Detection locations for 16 years in Eastern Oklahoma, Kansas, Kansas City, Southwest Missouri and St. Louis, Mo. He employs a total of 19 staff and operates 10 service trucks.

“American Leak Detection franchisees are the best of the best,” says Bill Palmer, company president. “It’s always a pleasure to honor them with the recognition they so richly deserve.  We’re proud of all of our franchisees and this year’s award winners clearly rose to the top of their game.”

Members of the American Leak Detection corporate staff convene each fall to determine which team members will be recognized for their outstanding achievements for the previous year in categories including Franchisee of the Year, Technician and Office Personnel of the Year and Quality Customer Service Awards.

Franchise owner attends conference

Friday, March 6th, 2009

January 2, 2009

Vern McCollough, owner of American Leak Detection Serving Eastern Kansas & Western Missouri, attended the company’s annual conference Nov. 19-22 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, with other franchise owners.

The conference included everything from receptions, training, panel discussions and break-out sessions on topics like technology and customer service.

“We all gained something spectacular from this event,” McCollough said. “Whether it was educational information on leaks, advice and support on running our individual franchise locations, or just having a plain old good time. I’m excited to show my staff, as well as my customers, all that I’ve learned from the conference.”

For more information about American Leak Detection Serving Eastern Kansas & Western Missouri, or about the company’s conference, please contact McCollough at (816) 331-0900.