Subway Development

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DIXON/TURI TERRITORY:

Rhode Island

- All Counties

Connecticut

- New London County

Massachusetts

- Barnstable County
- Bristol County
- Dukes County
- Nantucket County
- Plymouth County

Subway Development
930 Waterman Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
Tel: (401) 434-3329
Fax: (401) 434-3554

Meet Our Staff

East Providence Office Staff

Mystic Office

Field Staff

EAST PROVIDENCE OFFICE STAFF
	Laurie Turi Director of Operations Responsibilities: Operational standards, training, franchisee support, and field staff supervision Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Egg omelet with Provolone cheese on Italian, untoasted, with spinach, tomatoes, and ranch dressing Laurie Turi was born in Hartford, CT, raised in the suburbs of Buffalo, NY and settled in Rhode Island in 1983. She bought her first SUBWAY® restaurant in Cranston, RI in 1988. By June 1989, she was a multi-unit owner. As of 2009, Laurie oversees ten restaurants. In August of 2009 she joined the development staff as the Director of Operations. Laurie has four daughters and six grandchildren who she enjoys immensely.
	Mimi Phillips Director of Franchise Sales & Store Development Responsibilities: Franchise sales and lease negotiations Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Veggie patty on Honey Oat, untoasted, with lettuce, pickles, olives, onions, and hot peppers A New England girl at heart, Mimi Phillips spent 15 years in Southern California working with start-up companies and learning the franchise business. Upon returning to Massachusetts, she founded two businesses; manufacturing and distributing gourmet crepes and developing her own take-out deli concept. She has been working with SUBWAY® entrepreneurs and negotiating SUBWAY® leases as Director of Franchise Sales and Store Development since January 2003. She is a graduate of franchisee training school in Milford, CT. In her free time, Mimi enjoys renovating her 200 year old house, gardening, and walking the local cranberry bogs.
	Cynthia Hemmer Development Assistant Responsibilities: Site viability, applicant pre-screening, and leasing support Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Tuna on Honey Oat, untoasted, with pickles, onions, salt and pepper Cynthia Hemmer joined the Dixon/Turi team in 2005 as Office Manager. She attended Roger Williams University where she studied Computer Information Systems and Psychology. She has worked in an office environment providing customer service since 1999. Her affinity for technology has earned her the nickname “Techie Diva” among her co-workers. In 2009, she moved into our sales and leasing department where she pre-screens applicants and assists with leasing and site development. She is a graduate of franchisee training school in Milford, CT. Cynthia resides in Rhode Island with her husband, daughters, and two cats, Amadeus and Captain Paw.
	Danielle Chouha Marketing Coordinator Responsibilities: Local marketing support, marketing plan development, and liaison between franchisees and advertising markets Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Italian BMT with Provolone cheese on Italian, toasted, with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, olives, onions, banana peppers, oil and vinegar with a little salt and pepper Danielle Chouha has been the Marketing Coordinator for the Dixon/Turi territory since 2006. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. In her current position, Danielle’s expertise helps prospective and existing franchisees create comprehensive marketing plans. She develops and coordinates local store marketing and acts as a liaison between the local agency partner and SFAFT. No stranger to the business, she has six years of experience working as a Sandwich Artist and Shift Leader in her family's SUBWAY® restaurants. She is a graduate of franchisee training school in Milford, CT. After all these years, Danielle still enjoys a tasty SUBWAY® Sandwich.
	Ed Passarelli Accountant Responsibilities: Financial advisor to Development Agents Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Spicy Italian with Provolone cheese on Italian, toasted, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, hot peppers, and oil and vinegar Ed Passarelli is semi-retired and has performed accounting and financial services on a part-time basis for SUBWAY® Development since 2002. Prior to his retirement he spent most of his career in Television and Radio Broadcast Accounting. He was Business Manager of WPRI-TV, Providence, and later Vice President of Finance of Knight-Ridder Broadcasting, the parent company of eight television stations throughout the United States. Ed was also co-owner of Creative Communications Associates, a company that produced the "London Week-End News" and "Crime Stoppers 800", a national syndicated television show. Ed has five children and thirteen grandchildren.
	Kate Ruff Administrative Assistant Responsibilities: East Providence office administrative support Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Spicy Italian with Provolone cheese on Flatbread, toasted, with all the veggies except cucumbers and green peppers Kate Ruff joined our team in June 2010 as Administrative Assistant. She graduated from Katharine Gibbs School in 2002 where she studied Visual Communications and Graphic Design. She became a freelance graphic designer in 2003 and started her own graphic design company in 2008. Although it was something she thoroughly enjoyed, she found her true calling as an Office Assistant. Her organizational skills and professional approach has proven to be a strong asset for the SUBWAY® development office. Kate has recently moved to the Providence, RI area and looks forward to making it her permanent residence.

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MYSTIC OFFICE
	Cathy Gillis Construction & Design Coordinator Transfer Assistant Responsibilities: New restaurant construction, remodels, and transfers Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Chicken Bacon Ranch with American cheese on Honey Oat, toasted, light lettuce, olives, light onions, and black pepper A native resident of Connecticut, Cathy Gillis joined the Dixon/Turi team in 1995. She has been in the food and hospitality industry for almost 30 years. Her career with SUBWAY® began as a SUBWAY® restaurant manager before advancing to general manager of multiple SUBWAY® locations. She then joined the development team as a field consultant for four years. Her knowledge and experience made her the perfect fit for a move into the Mystic Office as our Construction Coordinator and Transfer Assistant. Cathy has two sons, three dogs, and a cat. She enjoys gardening and vacationing in Florida.
	Jen Geise Construction Assistant Responsibilities: Mystic office administrative support and construction assistance Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Turkey and Provolone cheese on Italian Herbs and Cheese, untoasted, with lettuce, tomatoes, extra banana peppers, mayo, salt and pepper Jen Geise was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and attended college in upstate New York. After graduating from college, she moved to Northfield, NJ where she spent 5 years working in the hospitality industry. She returned to college in 1993 to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. In 1997, she and her husband moved to Connecticut where she worked for 11 years as a homecare nurse. In 2008, she joined our Mystic team assisting with construction and transfers. Jen has two children.
	Keith Dixon Construction Assistant Favorite SUBWAY® Sandwich: Double meat Turkey with Provolone cheese on Wheat, untoasted, with lettuce, pickles, olives, Chipotle Southwest sauce and mayo Keith Dixon joined our team in 2010 as a Construction Assistant. No stranger to the SUBWAY® business, he is the son of SUBWAY® Restaurants’ first franchisee, Brian Dixon. Keith attended Dean College in Franklin, MA where he majored in Communications. Keith was immersed in the SUBWAY® business from an early age. He is an experienced SUBWAY® restaurant manager. He is also an avid New York Giants fan and enjoys quality time with his friends. His outlook on life brings a positive energy to the development office. Keith’s goal is to own SUBWAY® restaurant.

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FIELD STAFF