Leading Executives in Repair Services
Joe Auriemma
Chief Executive Officer, Pep Boys (Icahn Automotive)
Named Chief Executive Officer on February 27, 2025 after serving as interim CEO since September 26, 2024; now leading a network optimization push and new VP–Transformation role to strengthen store performance.
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Dave Barbuto
Chief Executive Officer, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions (uBreakiFix)
Heads Asurion’s retail repair chain; helped drive the nationwide rebrand from uBreakiFix and expansion to 700–800+ U.S. locations, with authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices.
Mike Brickner
President, Precision Garage Door Service (Neighborly)
Oversees the leading North American garage-door repair franchise (150+ locations) within Neighborly; public face for consumer education on garage doors and home curb appeal.
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Renee Cacchillo
President & Chief Executive Officer, Safelite Group (Belron North America)
President & CEO since late 2021, leading the U.S. market leader in auto glass repair, replacement and calibration and advancing its “People Powered, Customer Driven” strategy.
Matt Ebert
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Crash Champions
Founder who grew Crash Champions from a single Chicago shop (1999) into one of the largest founder‑led U.S. collision repair MSOs with 650+ locations, including the 2022 Service King combination.
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Peter Fitzsimmons
President & Chief Executive Officer, Monro, Inc.
Brought in March 31, 2025 to lead turnaround of one of the nation’s largest auto service/tire retailers; began rightsizing underperforming stores and sharpening execution.
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Jeff Johnson
Global Chief Executive Officer, First Onsite Property Restoration (FirstService)
Global CEO leading a commercial‑focused restoration consolidator, accelerating growth via targeted acquisitions and specialty‑response capability expansions across North America.
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Chris Jourdan
Managing Director, Franchise Operations, CPR Cell Phone Repair by Assurant
Leads franchise operations for one of North America’s largest device‑repair franchisors, ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s category; network deepened OEM ties as Samsung expanded ISP coverage to 400+ CPR stores.
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Brian Kaner
President & Chief Executive Officer, Boyd Group Services (Gerber Collision & Glass)
Took the helm as President & CEO on May 14, 2025, after serving as President & COO; previously led Pep Boys/Icahn Automotive—now steering one of North America’s largest collision networks.
Spencer Lee
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Roto‑Rooter (Chemed)
Long‑time leader at North America’s largest plumbing and drain cleaning provider; alongside President Robert Goldschmidt, continues to scale nationwide service and water‑cleanup operations.
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Glenn Lewis
President, Mr. Appliance (Neighborly)
Appointed brand president in May 2024; career Neighborly operator focused on training and franchisee performance at North America’s leading appliance‑repair franchise.
Josh Miller
President, Rainbow Restoration (Neighborly)
Brand president guiding 400‑location restoration franchise; visible industry voice on disaster readiness and homeowner education during a hyper‑active 2025 hurricane season.
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Brett Ponton
Chief Executive Officer, Servpro
Became CEO in October 2023; under his leadership Servpro remained #1 in restoration on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500 and expanded national partnerships supporting first‑responder families.
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Tony Puckett
Chief Executive Officer, Sun Auto Tire & Service
Veteran aftermarket leader driving a 520+ location platform via roll‑ups and brand integration, expanding in key markets like Ohio through 2024–2025 acquisitions.
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Danny Rivera
President & Chief Executive Officer, Driven Brands (Meineke, Maaco, CARSTAR, Take 5, Auto Glass Now)
Promoted from COO to President & CEO effective May 9, 2025, after leading multiple brands within the portfolio; has since advanced operating cadence across the platform.
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Tom Rusin
President & Chief Executive Officer, HomeServe North America
Seasoned executive leading HomeServe’s North American home‑repair plans and HVAC services; previously served as Global CEO of HomeServe Membership.
Ron Shimek
President, Mr. Handyman (Neighborly)
Brand president and spokesperson for one of the largest handyman services franchises, raising national awareness through consumer programs and promotions.
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David Simmons
Chief Executive Officer, Caliber (Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Glass, Caliber Auto Care)
Joined as CEO in March 2023, succeeding longtime leader Mark Sanders—tasked with scaling a 1,600+ location platform and deepening insurer/OEM partnerships.
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David Sorbaro
Co‑Chief Executive Officer, Mavis Tire Express Services
Co‑CEO guiding one of North America’s largest independent tire and auto‑service platforms; expanded via major brand integrations including Tire Kingdom (2023) and Midas (deal completed June 16, 2025).
Kyle Wiens
Chief Executive Officer, iFixit
Cofounder/CEO of the influential repair community and parts marketplace; prominent Right‑to‑Repair advocate who ended iFixit’s Samsung program in 2024 and in 2025 launched advanced microsoldering training to expand skilled device repair capacity.
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