Our Values

Bob Polcari

President

Bob Polcari holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Maryland. He is a dynamic retail leader with a proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams to exceed sales goals, achieve operational excellence, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. His expertise includes analyzing results to develop and implement strategic business plans that increase sales and profits.

As the former Regional Director for SportClips International, Bob provided hands-on support to Team Leaders (franchisees) through effective leadership, communication, and coaching to facilitate their continued success. He collaborated with Team Leaders to develop and execute business plans, define goals, and achieve financial objectives. He also partnered with the Real Estate Team to identify growth opportunities and served as a liaison between Team Leaders and the Sport Clips Support Center.

Bob's previous career experience also include roles as Regional Director In-Training at Dollar General, Division VP-Franchise at Books-A-Million, Regional Director at Radio Shack, and VP-Director of Operations/Managing Partner at MM Inc. During his tenure at MM Inc., he received multiple awards, including Operator of the Year (2003, 2005, 2007), Chairman’s Award (2004 for #1 Blockbuster Franchise), Customer Service Award (2003-2007), Community Service Award (2003, 2004, 2006, 2008), Developer of the Year (2003), and Rookie of the Year (2002).

With his proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams, Bob is a valuable asset to Sawyer Business Group.

Tony Sawyer

CEO / Owner

For more than 17 years, Anthony "Tony" Sawyer has stood as a leading figure in his field, serving as the founder and CEO of Sawyer Business Group. His journey began with a bachelor's degree from 

The College of William and Mary, followed by an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, igniting his passion for finance and entrepreneurship.

Equipped with dual certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst, Tony has led pivotal roles in customer segmentation and analytics departments across reputable companies such as MCI, Capital One, and Genworth Financial. Beyond his professional achievements, Tony possesses a strong athletic background, having been selected as an All-American athlete and holding the title of three-time Virginia state champion in 

long-distance running.

Tony's work ethic and competitive spirit  transcends into both his professional and personal endeavors. As a devoted father to two daughters, he extends his leadership beyond the boardroom, dedicating time as his daughter's soccer coach and volunteering with The Boys and Girls Club. A seasoned traveler with adventures spanning 

54 countries, Tony also proudly cheers for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

With a faithful vision for growth, Tony remains committed to expanding the horizons of his company, anticipating future ventures with 

The Sawyer Business Group.

 Brigitte Bartley Sawyer 

Chief People Officer

Brigitte Bartley Sawyer, also Founder of Illumin8 Your Life, is a certified Life Coach who has recently been featured in Yahoo Finance, HuffMag, Globe News Wire, Benzinga, NYC Journal 

“Top 20 Female Entrepreneurs to look out of in 2023” and recently on the cover of LA Business Magazine.  Through her 17 years experience, she shares her journey with nutrition, fitness, mindset, spiritual growth and mind/body/spirit. With her love for writing, she shares various topics on her blog.

Brigitte is also a contributing author of an Amazon #1 Seller, “The Energy of Happiness” and recently released a chapter in “SIGNS”, available on Amazon. as well as Creating Space and Taking The Plunge  the stories of ten purpose-driven women entrepreneurs as we carve out space for growth, joy, and transformative change in both our business and our life.

With her love for people and leadership development, Brigitte serves as 

Chief People Officer for Sawyer Business Group.  Her responsibilities include helping Human Resources with recruitment, training, onboarding new employees, social media and branding while helping Area Managers and Store Managers develop a well-rounded company culture. She is also a Facilitator using Plant Medicine and hosts Luxury Travel Retreats.  

Brigitte’s corporate background is Human Resource Generalist for 

5 years in the automotive industry with Dana Corporation and since 2011, Brigitte built a Network Marketing team of now 110,000+ associates and excited about her support for 

Sawyer Business Group.

Emily Houston 

 Human Resource Manager

Emily Houston joined us here at Sawyer Business Group in October 2019, following her work at Express Employment Professionals as a Business Development and recruiting professional. Originally hailing from Springfield, Ohio, Emily graduated from Springfield North High School in June 2007. 

At 19, she moved to Goldsboro, North Carolina, due to marriage, subsequently relocating to California near Vandenburg Air Force Base. However, the distance from family led Emily and her husband to leave their Air Force jobs, seek a new path and eventually settling in Indianapolis.

Emily's journey also led her to pursue cosmetology education at Mitchell's Hairstyling Academy in Goldsboro, NC, where stories, like teachers smoking indoors, gave her a memorable experience. Post-graduation, she worked at Great Clips in both North Carolina and Indiana, and still currently maintaining her cosmetology license.

In her current role as Human Resource Manager, Emily has various responsibilities which include being the Employee Supporter/Support and other tasks ranging from benefits and payroll to FMLA, workers comp, 401K administration, onboarding New Employees and continued training for Store Managers. Emily also manages what we call the “employee lifecycle”, from new hires to terminations, and contributes greatly to our policy and procedure development.

Married for 16 years to her husband, Tyler, Emily is a proud mother of three wonderful girls: Hadlie (17), Mya (13), and Reese, who is nearly 3 years old. While Hadlie enjoys being a varsity cheerleader, Mya runs track and well, Reese’s sport of choice seems to be mastering the art of toddler tantrums.

Five years so far working Emily, we love having her on the Sawyer Business Group team as our Human Resource Manager. Her expertise in recruiting, employee development, and improving our overall company process, she is a huge asset to having a positive work culture.

Maryfaith Samuel

 Operations Manager

Maryfaith Samuel is a lifelong resident of Georgia, with the exception of a few early years spent in Texas. She grew up in Cumming, GA, attending school there from Pre-K through high school, and eventually purchased a home in the area.

Maryfaith holds a Master Cosmetology Diploma from North Georgia Technical College, graduating in May 2013. Her professional journey has been closely intertwined with SportClips, where she began as a Coordinator in January 2012 while still in school. As she approached graduation, she attended SportClips haircutting classes and practiced on mannequins under her manager's guidance. Two days after receiving her license, Maryfaith was working on the salon floor. She quickly progressed, becoming an assistant manager within a year and a store manager soon after.

Having previously worked at the Alpharetta, GA location, where she started and later managed, Maryfaith joined the Sawyer Business Group in October 2021. She currently serves as the Director of Operations, acting as a right-hand to the company’s leadership. Her role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including maintenance, social media management, answering Google reviews, creating graphics, planning our National Huddle meetings, managing new store openings, and handling marketing initiatives. Maryfaith also plays a crucial role in improving utilities, administering platforms such as RingCentral and Microsoft, and assisting various departments like Human Resources and Accounting with tasks and questions.

Beyond work, Maryfaith is dedicated to her family. She and her husband have a 6-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter. Her son plays baseball, and her daughter enjoys cheering him on during games. In her leisure time, Maryfaith loves hands-on arts such as painting, crochet, embroidery, and clay modeling, often creating personalized gifts for loved ones.
 

We love having Maryfaith on our team with her various talents. And she feels equally the same as she shares, “I really enjoy being part of this team and working with Brigitte and Tony. We often talk about how amazing this group is, and I'm truly grateful for each and every team member.”

Cary Doak

 Controller

Cary Doak is a seasoned professional renowned for her various facets of finance and management. With a skill set spanning Bookkeeping & Payroll, Accounts Receivable & Payable, Strategic Planning, and Expense Reduction, Cary stands out as a strategic problem-solver, consistently devising innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, boost staff morale, and elevate our company's financial performance.

Cary earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. With a diverse professional journey, Cary has traversed through different roles, each adding depth to her repertoire. From serving as a Portfolio Manager and Underwriter at Old Point National Bank in Richmond, VA, where she honed her analytical acumen and financial acuity, to her tenure as the Former Executive Director at MeyerGoergen PC, where she managed an office with eleven attorneys and twelve staff members, Cary has consistently showcased her ability to thrive in various environments.

Cary Doak's commitment to excellence, coupled with her innovative approach to problem-solving, makes her an invaluable asset capable of driving sustainable growth and success for Sawyer Business Group.