Al Dossani
President/CEO
Inspired at a young age, Al Dossani set out to follow the footsteps set by American entrepreneurs, and became a true example of the American Dream. He spent his early years in the 80’s working tirelessly to expand his knowledge and skillsets in the retail business sector, and strategically began to plant the seeds for his future. In 1993 the seeds produced its first fruits when Al built his first convenience store in Arlington, TX. He invested his accumulated experience to make his first store the successful raw model for his next business ventures.
Al has been revered throughout his career for many accomplishments alongside his entrepreneurial business ventures. He always had a vision to give back to his community and has devoted his time and leadership skills by serving as a mentor and professional speaker to many nonprofit organizations. Al has also received awards for the highest sales growth and profitability by the 7-11 Franchise Group, along with being entitled several positions including chairman of the personnel committee, member of the loan committee, and serving on the Board of Directors for Community Bank of Texas, for approximately 6 years.
In the last two decades, Al Dossani has progressed his company to become one of the most diverse portfolios comprising of convenience stores, restaurants, a fuel distributorship, construction company, and numerous real estate investments across the nation. This growth required a strong foundation of Operations, Development, and Construction all of which were solidified by Al’s wide variety of talents along with the teams he developed throughout his journey. Al believes that business is his passion, but entrepreneurship is his hobby; rightfully so as his organization now consists of many world renown brands of Shell, Exxon, 7-11, Burger King, Taco Bell, and many more.
Al Dossani’s vision and unflinching entrepreneurial spirit has grown Dossani Paradise Management to unimaginable heights. He addresses his company with the term paradise as an inspiration for all of his team members, with the desire that they too will one day achieve their own “paradise.”
Armaan Dossani
Vice President/COO
Like the lion’s cub, Armaan Dossani, learned from his father the principles, elements and the ethics of business. He worked his way up in the family business from cashier, to general manager to financial mastermind, and now currently serves as the Vice President and COO of Dossani Paradise Management.
Armaan’s business acumen envelops skills in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and Business Management acquired from working in various industries with J.P. Morgan in London, England, private equity boutique Capview Partners in Dallas, TX and his most prideful family business. He perfected his life experiences by attaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
Possessing the same burning entrepreneurial spirit as his father and with the family’s legacy on his shoulders, Armaan Dossani plans to build upon his father’s successes and strive towards a brighter paradise for the entire organization.
Sam Merchant
Vice President of Operations
Sam Merchant is a well-rounded operations expert who possesses countless years of experience in retail, fast food and construction. Having been friends for over 25 years, Sam and Al decided nearly 10 years ago to merge their friendship into a professional relationship. Throughout his tenure, Sam has supervised and developed the operations team and empowered them to become some of the most multi-talented professionals in the industry. As the Vice President of Operations for Dossani Paradise Management, Sam has utilized his experiences to enhance a proven model of success which continues to drive sales and profitability, while providing exceptional operational oversight. Sam promotes a strong sense of culture centered around family, ownership and accountability to all team members and provides the organization with a solid foundation for its retail operations.
Husain Virani
Accounting & Finance Supervisor
Husain Virani provides the Dossani Paradise Family with a versatile talent. Having a background centered around finance, accounting and audit, he consistently applies himself to ensure the success of the organization. Anchoring financial accounting duties, Husain has committed himself to consistently achieve all goals set forth.
Karim Mawani
Operations Services
Development Coordinator
Karim Mawani is a jack of all trades who is always prepared to do what it takes. Possessing experience in accounting, marketing, information technology and development, he provides consistent support for the Dossani Paradise Family. Karim’s passion for delivering quality results continues to be valuable in the growth of the organization.
Fatima Chevez
Human Resources Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Fatima Chevez personifies a servant hearted leadership style as she supports the Dossani Paradise Family team. Her background in administration paired with numerous years of experience in Human Resources continues to shine through the organization. She is devoted to broadening the family-oriented culture throughout all facets of the Dossani Paradise Family operations.
Rick Tharani
Director of Operations
Convenience Store Division
Rick Tharani has proven to be instrumental in assisting with the development and operations of the East Texas market within the Dossani Paradise Management convenience store division. He possesses countless years of experience in the industry both as a multi-unit manager as well as an owner of various convenience stores himself. Rick’s talents and dedication are significant as he is an asset devoted to ensuring the success of Dossani Paradise Management.
Dane Martin
District Manager East Texas
Fast Food Division
Dane Martin is a dynamic leader with over thirty years of restaurant experience. He possesses a progressive aptitude for business process mapping, organizational change management, strategic planning, and compliance. Throughout his business journey, he has brought value to his peers and organizations. Being with the Dossani Paradise Family, Dane is positioned and determined to bring the Fast Food Division Operations to the next level.
Jennifer Sanders
Area Coach East Texas
Convenience Store Division
Jennifer Sanders has proven to be a wonderful addition to the Dossani Paradise Family. She joined the East Texas convenience store division during a 5-store acquisition in early 2016. Jennifer is equipped with 15 years of convenience store operations experience beginning her journey working as a cashier when she was 19 years old and later becoming an Area Manager in the East Texas region. With her hands-on experience, she provides the stores with practical knowledge of day to day operations, great leadership, and dedication to the success of Dossani Paradise Management.
Paul Fernandez
District Manager West Texas
Fast Food Division
Paul Fernandez has a proven track record of generating higher revenue while controlling costs. Working his way up in ranks from management of one store to multiple units has provided him the tools needed to coach his teams to reach the next level. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Paul has what it takes to build a team and deliver results.
Claudia Fernandez
Training & Development Coach
Claudia Fernandez brings 20 years of restaurant experience. Claudia possesses an accounting background; however, she truly excels in people development and training. Claudia is very passionate about coaching, promoting internally and maintaining high retention levels. With her hands on approach, she has what it takes to build strong teams who can perform at high levels.
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