Our Team

Ray Fabik, President

Ray Fabik’s background in the senior space, combined with his experience in franchise growth ensures continued success and expansion the Caring Transitions brand.

In his professional portfolio, Ray has worked as a Vice President in the retail space developing teams to provide excellent eyewear and eyecare at LensCrafters and Sears Optical. He then went on to join Comfort Keepers, serving as Vice President of Operations and becoming an expert in the senior care industry. Fabik then moved to Growth Coach, where he became Chief Operating Officer, followed by president of the brand. “In my previous role with Comfort Keepers, I discovered my passion for working in the senior industry, not only with the clients, but with the passionate franchise owners who are making a difference for families every day.”

Chris Seman, Strategic Franchising COO

Before his success with Caring Transitions, Chris previously served in various senior executive positions, including Vice President with Mr. Handyman International. Chris is a firm believer in franchising and the franchise model, having gained this belief through his experience as a franchise executive and by owning his own franchise. Chris owned and operated a successful Mr. Handyman franchise and knows firsthand the critical importance of having a world class training, marketing and operational support programs in place for franchise owners at all levels of the system. After five years of amazing growth and success with Caring Transitions, Chris was promoted to be the COO for all five Strategic Franchising brands to help spread his ideas and proven systems throughout the company.

Steve Kwon, Senior VP of Franchising

Before joining Caring Transitions as the Senior VP of Franchising, Steve Kwon already had a successful history in franchising, taking emerging companies and turning them into national powerhouses. For more than 20 years, his boundless energy and contagious enthusiasm has catapulted the franchises he has touched into unprecedented new heights – such as Mathnasium, which became a premier afterschool supplemental education franchise under his leadership as VP of Franchising. Mr. Kwon brings his high-octane leadership style to Caring Transitions as the Senior VP of Franchising. Bringing all of his previous experience and pairing it with his seemingly endless energy and drive, Mr. Kwon and his team are helping hundreds navigate their path to business ownership through the Caring Transitions franchise.

James Stapleton, VP of Franchise Development

Caring Transitions Vice President of Development, James Stapleton believes that where your focus goes, your energy flows. And his focus is squarely placed on what he calls “Development with integrity.” Calling upon sales and development experience dating back to when he was 17 years old, and the leadership skills he has honed during his time in corporate management, Mr. Stapleton is driven by opportunities to build rapport, trust, and reliability between himself, his team, and the clients they serve.

Mr. Stapleton has risen to the top in nearly every sales & leadership role he has held. Whether being named a Titanium Award-Winner during his time as a Territory Manager at Combined Insurance, or leading his Cincinnati Territory to #2 in North America as a Sales Team Lead at Regus, Mr. Stapleton knows it is easier to serve with competence and confidence when you’re working for something you truly believe in. For that reason, he is particularly excited to utilize his unique insights to assist the Caring Transitions development team as the brand continues to grow and evolve.