EAST PEORIA, IL — Aug. 21, 2026 — Local business owners Lindsay and Steve Verdun, owners of TSS Photography of Central Illinois, have been recognized among the top-performing franchise owners in the TSS Photography network with induction into the company’s 2026 President’s Club.
The honor was announced during the annual TSS Photography Summer Conference, held in Denver in July, where franchise owners from across the country gathered for education, collaboration, and recognition.
President’s Club is one of the highest honors awarded within the TSS Photography franchise system and recognizes franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding business performance, leadership, customer commitment, and dedication to their local communities.
Local Relationships, National Recognition
While the recognition comes from a national franchise organization, the success behind it has been built right here in Central Illinois.
Through TSS Photography of Central Illinois, Lindsay and Steve work with local schools, youth sports organizations, families, and community groups to provide photography services and create lasting memories for the people they serve.
That local focus is a major part of what makes the President’s Club recognition meaningful.
“President’s Club is about more than strong business performance,” said Jack Counts Jr., President of TSS Photography. “It recognizes franchise owners who consistently show up for their customers, their communities, and the TSS network. This year’s honorees represent what makes TSS special—local entrepreneurs who are committed to growing their businesses while also helping strengthen the people and brand around them.”
Building a Business in Central Illinois
Lindsay and Steve have built their photography business through decades of experience, strong community relationships, and a commitment to continually improving the photography experience for the schools, teams, athletes, students, and families they serve. Their TSS journey began in 1999 as employees of a local franchise owner before they became franchise owners themselves in 2007, giving them a uniquely deep understanding of both the photography business and the TSS system.
Over the years, Lindsay and Steve have become recognized leaders within the TSS network and beyond. In 2024, they were named TSS Franchisee of the Year and Mentors of the Year, honors that reflected both the growth of their Central Illinois business and the support they provide to fellow franchise owners. That same year, Franchise Business Review also recognized them with its Franchise Rock Star Award, highlighting their dedication, leadership, and impact as franchise owners.
For Lindsay and Steve, earning a place in the 2026 TSS Photography President’s Club is another milestone in a business shaped by long-term relationships, continued growth, and a willingness to share their experience with others across the TSS network.
Part of a Nationwide Group of Honorees
Lindsay and Steve join a select group of TSS Photography franchise owners from markets across the country who earned President’s Club recognition this year.
Although each franchise operates in a different market, President’s Club members share a commitment to entrepreneurship, customer service, growth, and representing TSS Photography within the communities they serve.
TSS Photography congratulates Lindsay and Steve on this achievement and looks forward to seeing the continued impact of TSS Photography of Central Illinois.
About TSS Photography of Central Illinois
TSS Photography of Central Illinois is a locally owned and operated photography business serving Illinois. The business specializes in photography for schools, youth sports organizations, events, and families while combining personalized local service with the products, technology, and resources of the nationwide TSS Photography franchise network.