PostNet Celebrates Franchise Standouts While Building Momentum for 2027

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Aug 24, 2026, 07:15 ET

Annual conference spotlights core values, regional performance and growth strategies

DENVER, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PostNet, a global leader in high-quality printing and shipping solutions, recently hosted its annual conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee to celebrate franchisee success and develop strategies to accelerate growth in 2027.

PostNet's Central Region Center of the Year winner for 2026 is its Draper, Utah location owned by Linda Schiele, who was honored at the company's annual conference in Chattanooga, Tenn. in July 2026. Pictured (from left) are Chief Commercial Officer and Country Manager Jon Visser, Business Development Coach Brad Berger, Schiele, and Senior Business Development Coach Gene Cummings.

"At PostNet, we pride ourselves on having franchise owners who take pride in their work and showcase their desire for success," said Bill McPherson, PostNet's vice president of retail network development. "Our annual conference gives us an opportunity to celebrate these achievements while giving our franchise owners the space to collaborate and plan for the future."

During the awards ceremony, Jerry Kahn of Lake Forest, Illinois was named the prestigious Franchisee of the Year winner. Felice Parker of Dresher, Pennsylvania took home the Franchisees' Choice Award.

PostNet also highlighted franchise owners who displayed each of the brand's core values. Winners included:

• United in Purpose: David Petty, Austin, Texas
• Courageous Ambition: Richard Wright, Phoenix, Arizona
• Power of Perspective: Lee Roberts, Cornelius, North Carolina
• Tenacious Mindset: Hayley West, Rancho Mirage, California

Others who received awards included:

• Canada Region Center of the Year: Kenneth and Liezl Carr, West Kelowna, British Columbia
• Southeast Region Center of the Year: Eric and Natalie Dolan, Tomball, Texas
• Central Region Center of the Year: Linda Schiele, Draper, Utah
• West Region Center of the Year: Jerry and Cynda Mack, Puyallup, Washington
• Northeast Region Center of the Year: R.C. and Sharon Foster, Charleston, South Carolina

In addition to the awards ceremony, PostNet franchisees had the opportunity to attend several breakout sessions focused on tools to enhance their business. Topics included reactivating customers and recovering lost revenue, driving revenue through key accounts, workflows that drive results and much more.

About PostNet
PostNet opened its doors in 1993. With over 700 locations in North America, Central America, South America and South Africa, PostNet is a global leader in printing and shipping solutions. In 2017, PostNet joined the MBE Worldwide family. In 2024 the company rebranded under Fortidia. For more information about PostNet services, visit postnet.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit postnetfranchise.com.

About Fortidia
Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.A.—a company headquartered in Italy—and its affiliates. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for MSMEs and consumers thanks to its platform including brands providing shipping, fulfillment, logistics, marketing and print solutions: Mail Boxes Etc. (outside the U.S. and Canada.), World Options, PACK & SEND, PostNet, ParcelValue, Spedingo, GEL Proximity, AlphaGraphics, Kwik Kopy Australia, Multicopy, and Print Speak. In 2024, its platform—including 3,200+ Business Solutions Centers in 57 countries with over 14,000 associates - served 850,000 business customers worldwide generating €1.45 bln (US$1.65 bln) of System-wide Gross Revenue.

For more information, visit the Fortidia Group websites:

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