Eric Gagnon
About Eric Gagnon
Eric Gagnon is the Lead Franchise Business Consultant at Chevron in San Ramon, California, overseeing franchise compliance and managing a team of consultants for ExtraMile locations.
Current Role at Chevron
Eric Gagnon currently serves as the Lead Franchise Business Consultant at Chevron in San Ramon, California. He has held this position since December 2014. His responsibilities include managing a team of eight Franchise Business Consultants in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Gagnon oversees brand and franchise compliance for over 225 ExtraMile franchise locations, ensuring they generate more than $155 million in sales annually. He also coordinates with the Brand and Merchandising team to implement new programs for ExtraMile franchises and leads Franchise Advisory Council meetings to gather constructive feedback for enhancing the ExtraMile offering.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Prior to his current role, Eric Gagnon worked at Chevron as a Franchise Business Consultant from 2008 to 2014. During this six-year period in San Ramon, California, he gained significant experience in managing franchise operations and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. This role provided a foundational understanding of the operational requirements and strategies necessary for successful franchise management in the competitive energy sector.
Career at BP
Eric Gagnon has a notable history with BP in London, England. From 2006 to 2008, he served as a Franchise Operations Deployment Coordinator. Before this, he was a Franchise Consultant from 2002 to 2006 and a Corporate Business Consultant from 1998 to 2002. He had a brief tenure as General Manager for eight months from 1997 to 1998. These roles collectively included responsibilities ranging from overseeing franchise operations to coordinating deployment strategies across corporate and franchise networks.
Early Career and Managerial Roles
Eric Gagnon's early career includes significant managerial experience. From 1993 to 1996, he was the General Manager at Steve's Place. Prior to this, he spent eight years as General Manager at Domino's Pizza in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1985 to 1993. These positions helped to develop his managerial skills and laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in higher-level franchise and corporate business consulting.
Educational Background
Eric Gagnon has a robust educational background. He attended the University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. This blend of management education and a foundational degree in criminal justice provided him with diverse skills applicable to his career in franchise consulting and business management.