Leading Executives in Quick Lube and Oil Change Services
Scott Accardo
Vice President, Operations, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service (FullSpeed Automotive)
Longtime SpeeDee operator-turned-executive who now oversees franchise operations nationally as VP of Operations, helping modernize systems and support for owners.
Website | LinkedIn (brand) | Franchisor (FullSpeed)
Tim Austin
President, Take 5 Oil Change (Driven Brands)
Promoted to lead Take 5 in 2025 after helping scale the quick-drive-thru model past 1,200 locations and $1.5B+ in system sales.
Website | Parent company IR | LinkedIn (brand)
Luke Byerly
President, Jiffy Lube International (Shell USA)
Current president of North America’s pioneering quick lube brand, recognized publicly in 2025 company releases and industry events.
Website | Media contact | LinkedIn (brand)
Justin Cialella
President & CEO, Victory Lane Quick Oil Change
Owner-operator who acquired the 40+ year-old franchise in 2014 and remains an active industry voice through PAMA and operator education.
Website | Franchising | LinkedIn (brand)
Jim Durkin
President, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
Leads day-to-day operations for Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (and Brakes Plus), one of the category’s largest integrated quick lube + repair platforms.
Lori Flees
President & CEO, Valvoline Inc. (Valvoline Instant Oil Change)
Became CEO in 2023 to lead Valvoline’s pure-play retail strategy across 1,800+ company-owned and franchised quick-lube centers; frequently quoted on franchise-led growth.
Website | Investor relations | LinkedIn (personal)
Eric Frankenberger
President & CEO, Oil Changers (Breeze Autocare)
Longtime operator credited with scaling one of the West’s largest independent quick-lube networks; in Feb. 2025 Valvoline announced an agreement to acquire parent Breeze Autocare.
Scott Hempy
CEO & President, Oilstop Drive‑Thru Oil Change
Entrepreneurial leader expanding Oilstop’s drive‑thru service model across the West with acquisitions and new builds while emphasizing hospitality in‑car.
Website | News | LinkedIn (personal)
Harry T. Jenkins IV
President, Retail Operations, FullSpeed Automotive (Grease Monkey, SpeeDee, Kwik Kar)
Retail ops veteran hired to sharpen execution across 900+ corporate and franchise units under FullSpeed’s quick‑lube brands.
Website | Press (industry) | LinkedIn (personal)
Mo Khalid
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Driven Brands (parent of Take 5 Oil Change)
Elevated to COO in Aug. 2025 after leading Take 5’s rapid expansion; now driving operational rigor across Driven’s portfolio.
Website | LinkedIn (personal) | Brand
Rob Lynch
Chief Executive Officer, FullSpeed Automotive (Grease Monkey, SpeeDee, Kwik Kar)
PE‑backed CEO since 2022, steering aggressive growth and M&A for one of North America’s largest quick‑lube franchisors and operators.
Ron Morrow Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Oilex Operating LLC (largest Grease Monkey franchisee)
Award‑winning multi‑unit franchisee CEO recognized as PAMA’s 2025 Operator of the Year and IFA Franchisee of the Year honoree at FullSpeed’s conference.
Website | LinkedIn (brand) | Press
Richard Paek
Chief Executive Officer, Allied Lube Group (major Jiffy Lube franchisee)
Leads one of Jiffy Lube’s largest franchise organizations across Texas and the Midwest; prior Jiffy Lube Franchisee of the Year.
Tony Puckett
Chief Executive Officer, Sun Auto Tire & Service (multi‑brand auto service, incl. oil change)
Former Valvoline quick‑lube leader now scaling Sun Auto’s national service footprint via acquisitions and omnichannel growth.
Website | News | LinkedIn (personal)
Danny Rivera
President & Chief Executive Officer, Driven Brands (parent of Take 5 Oil Change)
Took the helm as CEO on May 9, 2025 after leading key brands (including Take 5) and technology; now shaping the next phase of maintenance‑segment growth.
Ron Stilwell
President, Franchising, FullSpeed Automotive (Grease Monkey, SpeeDee, Kwik Kar)
Franchise chief known for development chops and franchisee support; public face of FullSpeed’s franchise system at national events.
Justin Strickland
Founder & CEO, Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change
Founder‑CEO who’s built one of the fastest‑growing U.S. quick‑lube brands (250+ locations) through a mix of corporate builds, franchising and acquisitions.
Kirk Umphrey
President, USP Group (Jiffy Lube franchisee; UT and Intermountain West)
Regional franchise leader credited with award‑winning shop performance and team development; featured by Jiffy Lube during 2025 national competition.
Steve Werner
President & CEO, Team Car Care (largest Jiffy Lube franchisee)
Leads the system’s largest Jiffy Lube franchisee (500+ stores), publicly spotlighted for store‑level CX excellence at Jiffy Lube’s 2025 finals.
Ricky (Richard) Brooks
Chief Executive Officer (Key Person), Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
Long‑time executive and industry dealmaker who helped scale Express Oil Change into a national platform blending 10‑minute oil changes with tires and repair; often cited among Key People.
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