LOVELAND, Colorado—Thomas Mangas, owner of Centerfire Holdings LLC, the parent company of HomeWell Care Services in Loveland, Colorado, has been recognized as a “Franchise Rockstar” by Franchise Business Review (FBR). Mangas was selected from hundreds of nominations across North America for his leadership, innovation and impact across his eight territories in Northern Colorado.
“Honestly, my first reaction was, ‘I always did want to be a rock star—and now I am!’” Mangas said. “But once I learned more about the award, I felt proud and grateful. I don’t do this work for the recognition. I do it because I believe in making exceptional home care more accessible to more people. And the real credit goes to my team—they’re the ones who make it happen.”
FBR’s Rock Stars are nominated by their respective brand’s leadership in one of eight categories for setting an admirable example in leadership, business acumen, financial and professional success and contributing to their community. Categories included: giving back, women, millennials, veterans, family-owned, “freshmen”, top-performers and multi-unit owners. Mangas received the Rock Star recognition in the multi-unit category.
“We’ve seen that most successful franchise owners demonstrate an incredibly strong work ethic, a deep passion for their businesses and a real commitment to their communities," said Eric Stites, founder and CEO of Franchise Business Review. "Our Franchise Rock Star Awards are for those who truly go above and beyond in some special way. We’re thrilled to recognize these Rock Stars as exceptional examples of achieving success within the franchise model.”
Since acquiring the business in 2020, Mangas and his team have expanded its local footprint from one to four offices and tripled sales. He shifted from a functional organization model to a leadership team structure centered on strong office directors and a lead care manager.
In tandem, Mangas made an investment in dementia care training, sponsoring his entire care management team and liaisons to become certified dementia practitioners by the end of 2024.
“You can’t be a rock star without a great band around you,” Mangas said. “Our success is a result of the dedication of our leadership team, office staff, and over 200 caregivers who go above and beyond every day.”
In recognition of his leadership and impact, Stu Blaze, franchise business consultant at HomeWell, nominated Mangas for the award.
“Thomas exemplifies what it means to lead with both vision and heart,” said Blaze. “He’s not just growing a business—he’s making a meaningful difference in his community through best-in-class home care. His ability to inspire his team, embrace innovation and stay mission-focused is what sets him apart. He’s truly a franchise rock star in every sense.”