Our story & our team

Three founders. One growing community.

Co-founders Suzett, Megan and Karla all learned to play mahjong at different times but came together over their love of the game and of teaching friends and family how to play. What started as teaching mahjong out of homes and local businesses grew into a large community that joined the inaugural MLM League and filled the studio with joyful play.

After opening the Main Line Mahjong studio in Wayne, PA, they recognized that no one was creating a third space dedicated solely to building a physical community of mahjong players. Today, the co-founders are focused on giving new owners a proven roadmap to open studios at scale — supported by multiple revenue streams and answering a very real societal craving for in-person connection.

Our leadership team of co-founders and partners is unique to the Main Line Mahjong franchise offering - covering deep experience and expertise across multiple industries.

Co-founders Suzett, Karla and Megan in the Main Line Mahjong studio
The co-founders behind the studio counterSuzett teaching a mahjong classKarla enjoying a game at the studio

Meet our co-founders

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Karla Crockett

Co-Founder + Head of Franchise Operations, Brand Marketing and Hospitality

Karla is our Co-Founder and oversees Franchise Operations, Brand Marketing and Hospitality. In these roles, Karla manages the day-to-day operations of the franchise company while focusing on elevating the Main Line Mahjong brand through marketing, events, and community engagement. Karla also manages customer experience through what is known as brand hospitality – ensuring that there is a consistent experience across all Main Line Mahjong studios.

Prior to joining forces with her Co-Founders, Karla spent five years as Principal with Rohrer Realty Partners in Bryn Mawr, PA focusing on commercial real estate – specifically marketing and site selection strategy for digitally-native brands looking to expand into brick and mortar. Karla has had a longstanding career in corporate and brand marketing – specifically in B2B and B2C communications – both in-house and at large global agencies. Prior to starting Rohrer Realty Partners with her husband, Karla spent nearly 6 years in corporate and brand communications at Hilton – focusing on the global positioning of the Luxury and Lifestyle brands (Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR and Canopy). During her time at Hilton, Karla led the launch communications strategy for three of Hilton’s newest brands (Tru by Hilton, Motto by Hilton and LXR), repositioned the luxury brands, spearheaded global communications alignment across independently owned/managed hotel properties, and led all internal and executive communications for Hilton’s Chief Brand Officer.

Karla graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University where she also played varsity lacrosse. Karla has lived in New York City, Denver, CO and Washington DC before landing back in Bryn Mawr with her husband, two children and one puppy.

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Suzett Hamilton

Co-Founder + Head of Teacher & People Training

Suzett is our Co-Founder and Head of Teacher & People Training. Her primary role is to ensure that the franchisees across the MLM Franchise all have the same level of expertise, methodology and deliver on the brand promise of simplifying a complicated, intimidating game. Additionally, Suzett oversees The MLM HQ Studio Operations to ensure that the MLM Studio in Wayne, PA serves as the north star for all studio’s across the nation.

Suzett has deep-level of expertise in bringing people together, most recently serving on impactful boards including: The Womens Committee of CHOP, The West Hill School Board, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Board, among others. Prior to her board and philanthropic efforts, Suzett is a pharmacist and worked at Main Line Health for more than 13 years. Suzett left her hospital job when she welcomed her third child in 2021. Suzett brings a meticulous attention to detail critical to operations and an empathetic, patient approach that makes her a leading teacher.

Born and raised on the Main Line, Suzett has been playing American Mahjong for nearly 7 years. What began in 2024 as casually teaching friends quickly turned into a true love of teaching the game. To Suzett, mahjong is about more than beautiful tiles – it's about connection, bringing people together, and fun. Suzett resides in Bryn Mawr PA with her husband, three children and three dogs. In her free time she enjoys, traveling with her family, doing puzzles, needlepointing, and keeps active playing tennis and golf.

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Megan Boss

Co-Founder + Head of Franchise Sales, Studio Design & Retail

Megan is our Co-Founder and our Head of Franchise Sales and Studio Design & Retail. Her role is focused on the growth Main Line Mahjong, bringing the opportunity to own an MLM studio to potential owners and communities in cities across the country. Additionally, Megan oversees the Main Line Mahjong design and retail strategy – enhancing the beauty of each and every mahjong space, increasing revenue opportunities through the retail avenue and diversifying the studio offerings.

Megan began her career in fashion, working in retail merchandising and brand consulting for fashion brands before bringing her eye for product, presentation and brand identity into the world of interior design. A longtime entrepreneur, she founded Megan Boss Interior Design in 2013 and has since worked with clients throughout the Northeast. With more than 20 years of experience spanning retail, branding and interior design, Megan brings a unique combination of creativity, business perspective and an instinct for creating both brands and spaces that people connect with.

She brings that same expertise to Main Line Mahjong, providing leadership, guidance and hands-on support to new franchise owners as they bring their studios to life — from understanding the brand and retail opportunity to creating a space that feels unmistakably Main Line Mahjong.

Megan grew up in the Philadelphia area and her love for design drew her to mahjong for its beauty, rituals and rich tradition. She loves that mahjong gives people a reason to gather – and that great design gives them a reason to stay! Megan resides in Haverford, PA with her husband, two daughters and two Havanese dogs.

Meet our partners

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Peter Boss

Finance and Franchise Operations

Peter Boss graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1997 with a BA in history before starting a 12-year career as a professional racing driver in various series around the world. Working with brands such as Lacoste, Sun Micro systems, SANS software, A.T.Cross company and others. He raced in F2 before transitioning to sportscar racing in the IMSA series.

After retiring from racing Peter attended the University of Southern California film business and production program and moved to New York City. He worked for Civic Entertainment Group in marketing and Public relations working with A&E, AMC, HBO, the Times Square Alliance, MTA and other large companies.

Peter transitioned to financial services after completing his MBA from Babson College and took a position with Whalerock Point Partners in 2010 analyzing Alternative Investment opportunities for clients.

Peter is originally from Rhode Island and now lives with his wife and two daughters in Haverford Pennsylvania. His pastimes are golf, tennis, paddle, skiing with his family, and shooting.

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Tucker Crockett

Real Estate, National Site Selection and Sales

Tucker brings perspective from nearly two decades of sales, hospitality and commercial real estate experience to the business.

As an owner of Rohrer Realty Partners, Tucker oversees a commercial real estate firm with property management and national real estate leasing. Tucker has represented notable national tenants such as Urban Outfitters, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Paper Source, Simon Pearce, Leap Inc., etc., Steve Madden, Brilliant Earth, Naadam, Little Words Project, Third Love, Outerknown, Little Gay Pub and more. In addition, Tucker has worked with premier landlords and developers such as Brookfield, Akelius, Forest City, QIC and Starwood Retail Partners.

Tucker is also a landlord of multi-family and mixed-use properties across the Philadelphia region, bringing a full-spectrum understanding and approach to leasing efforts.

Tucker holds his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hobart College, where he played Varsity Soccer and Squash, and his MBA from Drexel University LeBow College of Business where he currently resides on the Drexel LeBow Real Estate Advisory Board. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Tucker moved back with Karla and their family in 2024 – living a stones throw from the house he grew up in.