Odyssey House

Paul McGarry is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the mental healthcare field.

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  • ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the mental healthcare field.
  • Mr. McGarry entered the mental health field as a psychiatric aide at the Utah State Hospital while completing his undergraduate degree in psychology at Brigham Young University.
  • Mr. McGarry worked towards a Master of Social Work at the University of Utah while serving at the Odyssey Adolescent Facility.
  • He was asked by the Northern Utah Regional Director of the Division of Youth Corrections to apply to work for the Observation and Assessment Program.

Painting with a Twist Co-founder Cathy Deano Lands on Forbes' 50 Over 50 Lifestyle List

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Friday, October 21, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Cathy Deano, Co-founder and Co-owner of Painting with a Twist, the nation's original and largest paint-and-sip studio franchise, has landed a coveted spot on the 2022 Forbes 50 over 50 Lifestyle list. The list honors 50 women who are reshaping the face of entertainment across the country, proving that success has no age limit.

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  • The list honors 50 women who are reshaping the face of entertainment across the country, proving that success has no age limit.
  • Deano is included on the list alongside names like Kris Jenner, Dolly Parton and Sandra Bullock all women who have founded companies in varying industries.
  • Deano co-founded Painting with a Twist in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster to help rebuild the community.
  • Painting with a Twist was named a 2022 Best Places to Work by New Orleans CityBusiness, on its 20th annual list.

Painting with a Twist Taps Franchisee as New CEO and Co-Owner

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Painting with a Twist, the nation's original and largest paint-and-sip studio franchise, has named franchisee Todd Owen as the company's CEO and co-owner. Owen has been a multi-unit Painting with a Twist franchisee since 2014 and is already taking his knowledge of operating multiple successful studios and a franchisee-first approach to help guide the company at the franchisor level. 

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Painting with a Twist , the nation's original and largest paint-and-sip studio franchise, has named franchisee Todd Owen as the company's CEO and co-owner.
  • Owen stepped in as CEO in August of 2021, and gained ownership of Twist Brands, alongside Teresa Johnson, serial entrepreneur and multi-unit franchisee of Painting with a Twist, and Dave Chmura, who is a partner within Owen's supply company, TD Art Supply.
  • Quickly becoming an influential owner, he also served as an elected member of the Painting with a Twist Franchise Advisory Council.
  • Guests have painted more than 10 million paintings at studios throughout the country since Painting with a Twist started franchising in 2009.