Jack Lentz
Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer
Jack Lentz
Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer
Jack Lentz founded PostalAnnex+ with three stores, opening in the summer of 1985. One year later, Jack learned about franchising and started the PostalAnnex+ franchise system.
In September 2007, Postal Annex+, Inc. changed its name to Annex Brands, Inc. after the acquisition of three other brands: Sunshine Pack & Ship, SPS Moving and Handle With Care Packaging Store.
After graduating from college, Jack's first career (12 years) was in the newspaper business. He later owned a business magazine and spent years in the printing business. During this period, he attended law school at night and received his law degree in 1969.
After a short retirement, he and his wife, Marty, started another printing company. Shortly thereafter, Marty took over the business, and Jack became president of a title insurance company.
Trying to retire once again, Jack found his expertise needed by friends, this time working as a business consultant. Working out of his home, Jack realized the need for mailing, faxing, copying, shipping and other services to belong under one roof. As a result, he created the first PostalAnnex+ store, located next door to a post office in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, California.
Today, Jack continues as Chairman and CEO of Annex Brands as well as continuing community outreach. He serves as: 1) a Board Member of the Sharp Rees-Stealy Philanthropic Council which supports the not-for-profit Sharp HealthCare system, providing uncompromising medical excellence for the San Diego community, 2) a Board Member of St Paul's Senior Services (est. 1960 as a full-service, non-profit retirement community) which provides homes and care in a non-denominational environment to generations of San Diego's senior citizens, and 3) an active member of Rotary International, serving the East Cape community of Baja California, Mexico by providing opportunities to children in the form of educational support and health care assistance.
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Patrick F. Edd, CFE
President and Chief Financial Officer
Patrick F. Edd, CFE
President and Chief Financial Officer
Patrick has been with Annex Brands since March 1991, starting with the company as Director of Finance and Administration. Subsequently, he was named the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In 2004, he was promoted to the position of President while retaining the title of CFO. His primary responsibilities include the day-to-day operational management of the company and all accounting, finance, and administrative functions. Patrick studied at San Diego State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration as an Accounting Major. After college, he earned his certification to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the state of California (inactive). Prior to his service at Annex Brands, Patrick spent four years with the international accounting firm of Touche Ross & Co. (currently known as Deloitte & Touche), primarily as a financial auditor, specializing in savings and loans, construction, broker dealers, mortgage banking, insurance and real estate. After Touche Ross & Co., Patrick spent three years as CFO of one of its clients in the hospitality industry before joining Annex Brands. Patrick is a member of Financial Executives International and in 2009 was awarded the designation of Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the International Franchise Association in recognition of his knowledge and experience in the franchising industry.
Patrick's community outreach includes serving as Treasurer and Board Member for St Paul's Senior Services Operating Board. St Paul's Senior Services (est. 1960 as a full-service, non-profit retirement community) provides homes and care in a non-denominational environment to generations of San Diego's senior citizens.
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Sean P. Hilly, CFE
Executive Vice President
Sean P. Hilly, CFE
Executive Vice President
Sean has been with Annex Brands since November 1991, starting with the Company as a store manager. Subsequently, he was promoted to Vice President of Franchise Services. In 2006, he was elevated to the position of Senior Vice President and in April, 2016 to his current position of Executive Vice President with responsibility for strategic planning, training, store buildouts, vendor relations and Franchisee support. Sean studied at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Immediately after college, he spent two years as a professional cyclist before beginning his career in the industry as a manager of a retail mail and parcel center. In 2008, the International Franchise Association awarded Sean the industry's designation as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) for his knowledge and experience in the franchising industry.
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Alex Zai, CFE
Executive Vice President
Alex Zai, CFE
Executive Vice President
Alex Zai has been with Annex Brands since April 2016 when he joined the company as Executive Vice President. Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc. (“PMCA”), a company Annex Brands acquired in April 2016. Alex is a graduate of Indiana University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies. He also holds an MBA in International Business from The University of Phoenix. Alex has over 28 years of experience in the packaging and shipping industry, starting with a PMCA as a Pak Mail Franchisee in Bloomington, Indiana in 1987. After seven years as owner and operator of this Pak Mail franchise, Alex joined PMCA in Denver, Colorado as the Company’s Director of Store Operations in 1994. In 2004 he was promoted to PMCA’s Chief Operating Officer and in 2009 he was promoted to PMCA’s Chief Executive Officer and President. Alex earned the Certified Franchise Executive designation from the International Franchise Association, demonstrating a depth and breadth of franchise laws, operations, and experience.
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Steve Goble, CFE
Senior Vice President
Steve Goble, CFE
Senior Vice President
Steve joined the Company as a PostalAnnex+ Franchisee in 2000 before moving over to the Home Office in 2006 as Director of Marketing Communications. He was promoted to Vice President of Marketing Communications in April, 2007 and to Senior Vice President in April, 2016. Steve's current responsibilities are to market the PostalAnnex+, Pak Mail, AIM Mail Center, Parcel Plus, Sunshine Pack & Ship, Navis Pack & Ship, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Annex Copy Center brands, products and services for both the Company and the Franchisees through a variety of means including advertising, public relations, marketing materials and Web presence. Before joining the Company, he worked at a discount clothing retailer and a quick-service food company in various finance, accounting and marketing analysis positions. Steve studied at San Diego State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1983 in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and a minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. In 1987, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a Marketing major. He is a charter member of SDSU's Marketing Department Advisory Board and has served as its chair since 2012. In 2009, he was awarded the designation as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the International Franchise Association for his knowledge and experience in the franchising industry. In 2012, Steve was awarded two Emmys® for his roles in the creation and production of the PostalAnnex+ commercial, "The Sound of Business." His service to the community includes being elected in November 2016 to serve a four-year term as City Councilmember in the City of El Cajon, CA (a charter city incorporated in 1912 in eastern San Diego County, with approximately 105,000 residents).
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Mary Ann Canup, CFE
Vice President of Franchise Compliance
Mary Ann Canup, CFE
Vice President of Franchise Compliance
MaryAnn has been with Annex Brands since 1993, having started in an administrative capacity and eventually rising to the position of Executive Coordinator. In 2005, she was promoted to Director of Compliance, in November, 2012 to Executive Director of Compliance, and in June, 2015 to her current title. Her duties include ensuring the Company's compliance with franchise investment laws, managing franchise registration renewals and updates, and coordinating franchise resale transactions. In February, 2013, Mary Ann earned the designation of Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) as presented by the International Franchise Association for her knowledge and experience in the franchising industry.
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Ryan Heine, CFE
Vice President of Franchising
Ryan Heine, CFE
Vice President of Franchising
Ryan joined the Company in 2002, in a sales and development capacity working with prospective owners seeking to join the franchise network. His role in the operational activities of the department was expanded in January 2006 when he took on the title of Franchise Development Manager. In 2007, he was promoted to Director of Franchising, in 2012 to Executive Director, and to Vice President of Franchising in 2016 where his primary responsibilities are to develop the franchise systems of Annex Brands, Inc. and expand these franchise networks worldwide. Ryan studied at the University of California at San Diego, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999 in Philosophy. Prior to joining the Company, he worked in a career placement firm, assisting people transitioning from military service into positions with Fortune 500 firms. In February, 2011, Ryan was awarded the designation of Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) from the International Franchise Association for his demonstration of knowledge and experience in the franchising industry. Ryan also has earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.
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