Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More announces the newest additions to its franchise, the son/mother team of Otis Horne and Jeri Horne, who are taking the reins at the Wesley Chapel, Florida location.

Otis Horne is the public persona of the business, according to a press release. Hailing from Odessa, Florida, he began his journey as the drum major for the Steinbrenner High School marching band. Transitioning to the United States Air Force, he served as dorm chief during basic training, guiding 49 individuals on their path to becoming American Airmen. As an airborne operations analyst in Warner Robins, Georgia, Otis garnered accolades such as the Air Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, and AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border.

Jeri Horne, a Tallassee, Alabama native, has a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Prior to investing in the Big Frog franchise business, she had a career in family services, and even created a NATO-benchmarked Family Readiness Handbook during her time in Germany. She also held a decade-long role as the program manager for drug testing/education at MacDill Air Force Base, managing its operation for thousands of military and civilian personnel. She retired in December 2020..

“We are thrilled to welcome Otis and Jeri Horne to the Big Frog family as the proud owners of Big Frog of Wesley Chapel,” said Co-Founder, President, and CEO Tina Bacon-DeFrece, Ph.D., at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More. “Their diverse backgrounds and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our brand values, and we are confident they will bring a fresh perspective and vibrant energy to our community.”

Otis and Jeri look forward to serving the Wesley Chapel community and continuing the Big Frog tradition of providing personalized, high-quality apparel to individuals and businesses alike.

“I am excited to begin this next chapter of my life, in business for myself,” said Otis Horne. “The Big Frog headquarters team has provided outstanding training and support, addressing all areas of the business, from operations and sales, to merchandising and marketing.”

Big Frog of Wesley Chapel is located at 24830 State Road 54, Lutz, FL 33559. It specializes in direct-to-garment printing (DTG), vinyl, embroidery, and more. Its  design team provides high-quality, custom t-shirts, embroidered apparel, and branded merchandise to schools and universities, clubs and associations, businesses and non-profits, and individuals throughout Wesley Chapel.

Otis Horne said he looks forward to meeting the custom apparel needs of Wesley Chapel’s residents and businesses, alike, and to being an active contributor to its community. For more information, visit BIGFROG.COM/WESLEYCHAPEL.

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