November 2025 - Franklin T. McGruder

Introducing: Franklin T. McGruder, CEO Excelsior Tours, LLC Joined MPI Georgia: August 2025

MPI Georgia welcomes Franklin McGruder, a seasoned travel professional with over 20 years of experience in international diplomacy and the travel industry. A self-made entrepreneur, Franklin served as Sr. VP of MA360 Media Inc. since its inception in 2000, and his leadership has successfully guided the company to new heights while positioning the organization ahead of its competitors with its innovative business direction and forward-looking technological strategies.

Franklin is also the founder of Excelsior Tours, a travel and entertainment agency in Atlanta, GA that specializes in travel and events management.

Franklin co-founded the Atlanta Rio de Janeiro Sister Cities Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities. The foundation strives to build global cooperation with partners, while promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development. He has invested his time in global and bi-annual trade missions, consulting, and developing working relationships with business and government officials.

Franklin joined MPI in August 2025 to be part of an organization that would enhance his core competency. The favorite part of his job is meeting interesting people. In his early career, he worked with Tyler Perry on Mr. Perry’s first stage play. Before Franklin saw the production, he told Mr. Perry, “You are not funny.” 😊