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philip french

Technical Director
Production Coordinator
Board CFO

Philip graduated from Bishop Watterson High School in 1997. He attended Capital University from 1997 through 2000 with majors in psychology and marketing. He finished his higher education at Columbus State Community College where he a majored in nonprofit entrepreneurship. Early in his career, Philip worked as a mortgage originator (1999-2001). He founded Xclaim with wife Mariah Layne in 2007, serving as CFO, and Technical Director while also working as a residential remodeler with Dave Fox Remodeling. In 2011, Philip and Mariah founded P. Michael Home Solutions, a boutique Design/Build remodeling firm where Philip serves as Production Manager and lead carpenter. Since the inception of Xclaim, Philip has overseen technical necessities associated with stage performances, recruiting stage hands and developing the technical capabilities of the organization. He has also served in an executive capacity, facilitating the mission and vision of the organization and managing financial matters. Philip shares an exciting and happy home with Mariah and their eight children.