Ron Defrece

About Ron Defrece

The best way to explain my experience is to say that I am sort of a geek gone garment guru. My background is science and engineering specializing in laser and optical sensing systems. I love science and will always be a geek at heart. After retiring from corporate America in January of 2006, my wife and I opened a custom t-shirt shop, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More. We had so much fun with this business - new technology, quality products, good value, and outstanding customers. After exploring options for expansion, it turns out that it was a really great franchise offering, so we started down the path with the Big Frog Franchise Group. To date, we have 80+ frachised locations in 27 states and Canada. My heart holds a special place for first responders and military veterans who are seriously underserved especially post active duty. Many of America\'s heros retire with significant physical and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and addiction. With suicide rates reaching epedemic proportions it is my intention, over this next year (2025), to build a business that supports these brave and selfless individuals on a path of healing and transformational growth. Specialties: Lasers and Optical Sensing Systems, Sales & Marketing, Franchise Operations

Experience

1. COO & Cofounder

   Big Frog Franchise Group

   Oct 2008 — Present · Dunedin, FL, US

   Develop oportunities for operational excellence and efficiency.Develop, build and execute new training systems and products.Support franchise development in acquiring new franchise partners.Building local and national brand awareness.

Education

• Brevard Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician