International Society of Franchising, member and past conference chair
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association, 2000
Publications
Wadsworth, F., Wheat, J., & Swartz, B. (2012). Balkan Corruption Perception: Impediments to Competitive Activity in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYROM, Serbia/Montenegro, and Slovenia. International Business & Economics Research Journal, 11(7), 731-744.
Wadsworth, F. and Cox, K.C. (2011). Identifying Risky Franchises. Journal of Marketing Channels, 18(1), 43-55.
Wadsworth, F., Swartz, B., and Wheat, J. (2010). Corruption in the Baltic State Region. International Business & Economics Research Journal, 9(2), 109-116.
Wheat, J., Swartz, B. and Wadsworth, F. (2008). Financial Systems in Central Asia. Journal of International Business Research, 7(3), 85-98.
Swartz, B., Wadsworth, F., and Wheat, J. (2008). Perceptions of Corruption in Central Asian Countries. International Business & Economics Research Journal, 7(3), 71-78.
Civic engagement
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2013-present)
United Way of Bartholomew County, Agency Development Board (2012-present)
Leadership Bartholomew County participant (2012)
Boy Scouts of America, Lincoln Heritage Council, George Rogers Clark District, Eagle Board member (2002-2012)