Bette Fetter
CEO and Founder

Bette Fetter, Founder and Director of Young Rembrandts, Inc., began her career as a professional artist with a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University. Yet it was her fascination with child development, especially as it related to the visual arts that led Bette into a field of virtually untrodden territory. Equipped with the principles of the Montessori Method, and with a vision of using formal art instruction as a tool in developing the "whole child" Bette served the needs of many young children, first around her kitchen table, then as a classroom instructor, and 1988 as the visionary entrepreneur of Young Rembrandts. In 2001, after 13 years of building a thriving and solid business model, and establishing a community-leading enterprise, Young Rembrandts opened its first franchise.

In late 2008, Bette once again used her entrepreneurial expertise to launch her second company, Artoozie; an on-line retailer that specializes in quality art tools for children that nurture the "whole" child through art, imagination and creative play.

Bette is considered an early childhood education expert, and will attain her MBA in 2009. She is a national speaker in her field and will publish her first book "The Myth of Art" in 2010.

Kim Swanson, CFE
Director of Franchise Development

Kim Swanson has been with the Young Rembrandts team since 1998, most recently as the Director of Franchise Development. Through her 10 year career with Young Rembrandts, Kim has headed other key departments including Franchise Operations and Training and Support, but has found her home in overseeing the National and International growth of Young Rembrandts. Kim has a BA from Northern Illinois University and completed her CFE in 2008 from the International Franchise Association.

Madeline Morgenroth, CFE
Director of Franchise Support

Madeline manages the direct support and peer support programs of the franchise system that considers Madeline "the first place to go" with any question from the world of Young Rembrandts. Madeline has worked for Young Rembrandts since 1999 when she started teaching the program, and quickly moved into the role of training and leading the teachers. From there she took on other management roles within the organization before moving into her current role in 2005. Madeline has a BS from Illinois State University. In February of 2008, she acquired her CFE from the International Franchise Association.

Joie Marshall
Director of Curriculum Development and Support

Joie heads the curriculum team for Young Rembrandts in development, and supports the franchise system in teacher training and curriculum use. Joie has been with Young Rembrandts since 1995 and has worked in every capacity of the business. Her well-rounded experience has greatly assisted the franchise system in relation to day-to-day management of a teacher network and maintaining an excellent and consistent result in their product. Joie has a BFA from Northern Illinois University, and will attain her MBA this August, with an emphasis on Training and Development.

Monique Wallen
Director of Marketing Development and Support

Monique is responsible for overseeing the national marketing and PR efforts of Young Rembrandts, and for supporting the Young Rembrandt franchisees in their marketing strategies and campaigns. She has a BA in Advertising and a BA in Graphic Design from the University of North Florida. Before Young Rembrandts, Monique spent 6 years in Marketing and Development with Merrill Lynch, and 5+ years in marketing with other Fortune 500 companies.

Julie Rhodes
Director of Technology Development and Support

Julie provides support to the Young Rembrandts franchise system in all areas of technology, including managing the Young Rembrandts website and sub-domains, email system, and the Young Rembrandts proprietary software which she continues to co-develop. Julie started with Young Rembrandts in 2005 and was assigned to Program Coordinator in 2006. She moved into her current role in 2008. Her expertise lies in the operational aspects of managing an extensive territory and she provides franchise support in this capacity. Moving forward, Julie will begin work on her CFE designation through the International Franchise Association.

Cindy Funk
Financial and Compliance Support

Another 10 year veteran, Cindy has been with Young Rembrandts since 1999 and trains and supports the franchise system in day-to-day office operations including financial data-bases, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing and compliance. Another team member who started as an Area Coordinator, and later a Program Director before obtaining her current position in 2005, Cindy brings hands-on experience in supporting franchisees with managing an extensive territory. Cindy has a BS from Northern Illinois University.

Bill Duca
Artist

One of the first employees of Young Rembrandts, Bill has worked with the system since 1990. Bill uses his incredible talent to develop our kid-friendly, success-assured, one-of-a-kind curriculum. He also refers to himself as the "token male" of the team – but don't let his modesty fool you. Bill is an integral part of the Young Rembrandt success. Bill gained some of his artistic skills while attending the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI – and was formerly a freelance illustrator for a variety of children's book publishers, including David C. Cook.