The Industry Veteran Brings Decades of Experience to Nation’s Largest Automotive Aftermarket Franchisor
FullSpeed Automotive®, one of the nation’s largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities, home to flagship brands Grease Monkey®, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service®, and Kwik Kar®, recently appointed Harry T. Jenkins, IV, as the new President of Retail Operations.
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Jenkins brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from his decades-long career in the automotive industry. His portfolio spans from several management positions at Genuine Parts Company and Bridgestone to a wildly impressive tenure at TBC Corporation as Vice President of Retail Field Operations. Jenkins most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at ModWash, where he spearheaded the strategic initiatives that led to steady annual profit growth, high employee retention rates, and the opening of more than 73 new locations.
“FullSpeed Automotive is in an exciting development phase where we are growing both corporate and franchise units across our three main brands: Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change and Auto Service, and Kwik Kar Oil Change and Auto Care,” said Rob Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of FullSpeed Automotive. “Harry’s proven success in refining operational performance and systems will play a key role in helping our brands enter into this next era of growth.”
Not only does Jenkins bring years of experience to this role, but a passion for going above and beyond for his customers. During his time at Bridgestone, he was recognized with multiple awards for his leadership and sales excellence, including the Bridgestone’s SC Zone District of the Year. His dedication to excellent customer service was honored years later at the TBC Corporation, where he set company records for customer experience ratings over eight consecutive years.
“I’m thrilled to step into this role as the President of Retail Operations,” said Jenkins. “FullSpeed Automotive sets the standard for commitment to quality and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. I’m eager to scale our operations while upholding that reputation of excellence that our brands are known for.”
Jenkins’ appointment comes at a pivotal time as FullSpeed Automotive looks to innovate and evolve its revenue streams while upholding its standard of exceptional customer service.
For more information on FullSpeed Automotive and its flagship brands, visit fullspeedautomotive.com, greasemonkeyfranchise.com, speedeeoilfranchise.com, kwikkarfranchise.com, or call 800-364-0352.
