The People Behind Gerald Franklin Agency

Our team brings together former TABC professionals, licensing specialists, attorneys, and accountants, with more than 100 years of combined experience and over 20,000 permits filed since 1944. We pair deep technical knowledge with unrelenting advocacy and well established relationships to give clients the representation they need to succeed. We champion a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and respect as we redefine excellence in licensing and help our clients achieve their vision.

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Meet Our Team

Richard Wills

CEO

Retired TABC Regional Supervisor and former multi store retail owner with more than 22 years in the industry. Marine veteran and Eagle Scout, with a business degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Hari Nathan Kalyan

COO

Managing Attorney, bringing broad business, corporate, and operational leadership to Gerald Franklin Agency.

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Rhonda Williams

VP of Licensing

More than 20 years in the alcoholic beverage industry, processing mixed beverage, wine and beer, and federal basic permits and label approvals.

Priscilla Vargas

VP of Administration

Leading administrative operations across the agency.

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Jordan Stanley

VP of Operations

Attorney overseeing service delivery and day to day operations for Gerald Franklin Agency.

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Aaron Holtzman

Controller

Certified Public Accountant leading accounting and financial operations for Gerald Franklin Agency, with more than a decade of public accounting experience serving closely held businesses across tax and advisory.

Our Team

Licensing Specialists and Staff

Deborah K. Johnson

Client Service Specialist

Retired from the TABC after 35 years, with 48 years of total industry experience across all classes of applications, renewals, and bonds.

Angela Gurka

Receptionist and Client Service Specialist

Brings 19 years of application experience and supports application processing and off premise renewals.

Joshua Lopez

Receptionist

Bilingual in English and Spanish, greeting clients and handling mixed beverage invoicing and renewals.

Colin Ryan

Licensing Specialist

Prepares filings and delivers paperwork to city, county, and state offices in person to keep applications moving.

Amy Argueta

Receptionist

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