Mister Car Wash is a car washing company.

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Car Wash Partners, Inc.

Bob is Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in 2019. In his role, he is responsible for building HSE competency and capability nationally within the operations and maintenance groups.  Additionally, he will be responsible for developing and embedding HSE programs that deliver continuous improvement in reducing risk and regulatory compliance resulting in building the Organization’s brand and reputation.

Prior to joining the Mister Car Wash team, Bob held various Health, Safety, and Environment positions in biopharmaceutical/medical device, food & beverage, oil & gas, utilities, defense, and aerospace industries and retail.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from California State Long Beach and two Master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering and Industrial Hygiene from the [University of Southern California](/org/university-of-southern-california).

Bob Seguy

Sarah is Vice President, Development Planning for Mister Car Wash and began her career in 2002 playing an integral role in the company’s success and growth. Full of energy and passionate about the mission, Sarah works to elevate the Mister Car Wash brand experience in newly acquired markets through integration process planning and implementation. From due diligence through business plan development and execution, she maintains keen focus on creating a seamless transition for newly acquired and recently built locations into the Mister Car Wash portfolio.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash, Sarah worked in various marketing roles and led the marketing team for more than six years.

Sarah is a graduate from [Auburn University](/org/auburn-university) and holds a Bachelor of Art’s in Marketing.

Sarah Ross

Tom is Director of Facilities Maintenance for Mister Car Wash and was promoted into his role in in 2015. He oversees all maintenance functions from establishing best practices, standardizing training and installs, and streamlining vendors and buying power. Tom also developed our maintenance app along with our GPS system in each maintenance vehicle.

Prior to Tom’s current position he was the Director of Technology Integration, supporting new acquisitions and assisting with a seamless transition for newly acquired locations into the Mister Car Wash family.

Before joining Mister Car Wash, Tom began his career in the industry over 23 years ago, with Blue Coral. Following, he assisted with building a chain of car washes in Irving, Texas which consisted of 21 sites and 168 self-serve bays. In 2006 Tom became the General Manager for Big Man Washes and worked on new construction, remodels, service, and sales.

Tom was a United States Sea Bee’s and worked at Lockheed, building the F-16.

Tom Stewart

Joe is Senior Vice President, Operations for Mister Car Wash. He began his career with the company in 1998 although his experience in the car wash industry first started in 1993. In his 24 years with the car wash industry, Joe has moved up through the ranks to reach his current position from crew member to General Manager, Regional Manager, and Division Manager.

In his current position, Joe oversees our operations leadership team and helps guide them in the standardization and optimization of our daily operations.  He is also an integral part of our acquisition process, in the on boarding and mentoring of new leadership teams.

Joe is passionate about the business and is dedicated to maintaining high standards through our accelerated growth.

Joe Matheny

Felipe is Director of Business Operations for Mister Car Wash and was promoted into this role in 2013.  Throughout his time with Mister Car Wash, he has worked to significantly improve Mister Car Wash’s budgeting and financial reporting process. Felipe has also played an active role in developing pricing strategies and analysis.

Felipe began his career with the company in 2010 and served as a Financial Analyst and quickly worked his way through the ranks. He brings a passion for maximized efficiencies and systems of operations to the Mister Car Wash team. He is always looking for ways to continuously improve existing systems and procedures, allowing Mister Car Wash to remain the leader in the car wash industry and to continue inventing the future.

Felipe has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona.

Felipe Valenzuela

Josh joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2013 as a General Manager in Idaho, although his journey in the field started when he was 14 years old. He has progressed in his career, becoming a District Manager, Regional Development Manager, Educator for Mister Car Wash University, and most recently a Regional Manager. In his current role as Director of Operations, Northeast, Josh is directly responsible for developing the leadership teams in Tennessee, Michigan,  Maryland, and Pennsylvania.



Josh Peugh

James is Vice President, Development for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in 2017.  He oversees all aspects of our new build strategy throughout the country.  In his role, James is continuously looking for new opportunities to acquire and develop new build locations for Mister Car Wash.

Before joining Mister Car Wash, James was the Director of Real Estate with The Krystal Company, the second oldest fast food restaurant in the U.S. with a focus in the South-East U.S.  Prior to his time at Krystal, he was Regional Real Estate Manager for Panda Express.

James holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate and Finance and a MBA from the [University of Georgia](/org/university-of-georgia).

James Throckmorton

Eric is Director of IT Operations for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in April of 2018.  Eric is responsible for IT operational support, implementations, and technological solutions for the enterprise.  He leads an innovative team which strives to be a world-class support organization while continuing to implement systems which increase business opportunities.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash, Eric was the Infrastructure Manager for an international manufacturer and was responsible for the enterprise’s network, systems, implementations, and cloud services. Eric has worked in the IT industry for 30 years as a developer, systems manager, and network manager while keeping focused on the business applicability of current technologies.

Eric graduated from [Eastern Michigan University](/org/eastern-michigan-university) with a Bachelors in Computer Science.

Eric Rodziewicz

Dave is Senior Vice President, Store Development for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company over 18 years ago. As a 42-year veteran of the car wash industry, Dave oversees all aspects of store development and construction in addition to managing the Research and Development of new products. Dave worked to co-develop the Original HotShine, a Mister Car Wash signature product designed to give vehicles a long lasting shine, which can be found at Mister Car Wash locations nationwide.

Throughout his tenure in the car wash industry, he has worked in a number of roles with various companies, gaining valuable experience and extensive knowledge of the industry. He spent the first 13 years of his career learning the ropes of operations management with Octopus Car Wash before assuming his role as a manager of dispensing and applications at Ecolab/Blue Coral, where he created an in-house manufacturing facility for custom chemical application systems.

Dave Hail

Ben joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2007 through acquisition as a General Manager. He was promoted to District Manager in the El Paso area in 2010 and shortly after that, a Regional Manager in Tucson, Arizona. In 2015 Ben became the Division Manager and moved to Atlanta to oversee Alabama, Florida, and Georgia regions. Now as the Director of Operations, Southeast, Ben is directly responsible for developing the leadership teams in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama.



Ben Melendez

Bob began his role as Director of Loyalty Marketing for Mister Car Wash in 2009. He manages the growth, daily operation, and integration of new acquisitions into the Unlimited Wash Club and other loyalty programs.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash, Bob served over 25 years in leadership roles in program management, product management, finance, marketing, operations, and sales with companies that include Fidelity Investments, NCR Corporation and [Rain Bird](/org/rainbird).

Bob holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from the [University of Cincinnati](/org/university-of-cincinnati).

Bob Hoffer

Casey is Vice President, Corporate Development for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in 2013. He oversees all aspects of our acquisition and greenfield development strategies throughout the country. In his role, Casey is constantly searching for new opportunities to grow Mister Car Wash. His knowledge and experience with successful acquisitions spans both nationally and internationally.

Before joining Mister Car Wash, Casey oversaw more than 350 acquisitions nationwide with the largest US hearing aid retail company in the United States, Connect Hearing. Prior to his success with Connect Hearing, he managed the acquisition process across the United Kingdom for the private equity group, General Finance Group.

Casey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from [Drake University](/org/drake-university).

Casey Lindsay

Megan is Director of Marketing for Mister Car Wash and began her career with the company in 2014. In her current role, she oversees all aspects of the marketing team and is responsible for the customer brand experience team, customer insights, and community relations.

She began her career with Mister Car Wash as the Social Media Manager and was later promoted to Brand Manager.

Before joining Mister Car Wash, Megan worked in a variety of roles in retail. Prior to MCW she was a member of the purchasing team at [Meijer](/org/meijer), a Brand Management Intern at [Henkel](/org/henkel), and an Assistant store manager at Maurice’s.

Megan graduated from Southern Utah University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.

Megan Everett

Jennifer is Director of Human Resources for Mister Car Wash and began her career with the company in 2017. In her current role, she oversees our Field Human Resources Business Partners along with the Tucson based Human Resources Service teams. Jennifer is responsible for company-wide employee relations, managing compliance training, and ensuring high quality service to our employees. Along with this, she serves as the Project Manager for all people related aspects of newly acquired locations.

Before joining our team, Jennifer worked in a variety of Human Resources roles. Prior to Mister Car Wash she was the Director of Human Resources for the multi-state retail company, [Buffalo Exchange](/org/buffalo-exchange-ltd), along with the Employee Benefits Manager and EEO Compliance Officer for TUSD.

Jennifer graduated from [The University of Arizona](/org/the-university-of-arizona) with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

Jennifer Forster

Lisa Bossard Funk has been the General Counsel at Car Wash Partners, Inc. since August 2015. Lisa was previously a Shareholder and Director at Bosse Rollman & Funk PC from March 2005 to August 2015, where they provided general business transaction legal advice to private clients. Lisa was also the VP - Legal & Human Resources & Secretary at Lifestream International, Inc. from November 1999 to July 2001, where they were a member of the executive committee and provided general corporate, contract, and employment law services.

Lisa Bossard Funk graduated from Sabino High School in 1977. Lisa then attended [Wellesley College](/org/wellesley-college) where they majored in Spanish and Political Science. After graduating from [Wellesley College](/org/wellesley-college), they attended the University of Arizona where they obtained their BA in Spanish, Political Science, and Economics. Finally, they attended the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law where they obtained their JD.

They are on a team with Tom Stewart - Director of Facilities Maintenance, Chris Northey - Sr. Director, Integration, and Lauren Babson - Vice President, Information Technology. Lisa Bossard Funk reports to John Lai, President & CEO.

Lisa Bossard Funk

Joaquin is the Director of Finance for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in 2009. Prior to his current role, Joaquin started as an Accountant and Internal Auditor and later joined the Financial Planning and Analysis department in 2013. He now focuses on analyzing revenue enhancing and cost reducing opportunities.

Prior to Mister Car Wash, Joaquin worked for Ernst & Young.  While at Ernst & Young, Joaquin audited companies in a variety of industries including manufacturing, hospitality, and retail.

Joaquin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona and a Master’s in Accounting from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia).

Joaquin Valenzuela

Jed joined the Mister Car Wash team as Chief Financial Officer in 2019. He has a broad finance background, including domestic and international experience across multiple disciplines of corporate and operational finance. Jed brings nearly 20 years of accounting and finance experience to the Mister team.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash Jed spent nearly 14 years with [Yum! Brands](/org/yum-brands), the world’s largest restaurant company that owns KFC, [Pizza Hut](/org/pizza-hut) and Taco Bell. Most recently, he was Assistant Treasurer of [Yum! Brands](/org/yum-brands). Prior to that, he was based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates as the Chief Financial Officer for KFC Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan.

Jed is a results-oriented, leader with a track record of growing sales and profits. He has extensive experience in multi-unit consumer services working for a multi-national publicly-traded company.

Jed Gold

James is Director of Development Planning for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in 2016. In his current role, he oversees new store development project planning, execution, and management best practices to streamline efforts and support Mister’s growth strategy. James works directly with the construction teams, acting as a key liaison between departments.

Prior to his current position with the company, James spent multiple years in various roles including Property Specialist and Project Specialist and Manager, with a focus on Acquisition Integrations and construction.

Previous to joining Mister Car Wash, James was a National Account Manager with a background in construction trades.

James Kinney

John Lai is Chairman, CEO, and President of Mister Car Wash. Before being named CEO in 2013, John was the Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that he was the Vice President of Market Development and played a key role in crafting the company’s employee-first culture and relentless focus on continuously improving the customer’s experience.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash, John was Vice President of Sales for Financenter, President of Blue Coral Systems, Direct Account Manager for Nestle, and District Manager for Carnation Company.

Additionally, John serves on the Board of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, Friends of Arizona Lacrosse, and served on the boards of the International Car Wash Association, and the Western Car Wash Association.

John earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona in 1987.

John Lai

Lauren began her role as Vice President, Information Technology for Mister Car Wash in December 2017.  Lauren is responsible for partnering with the business to set strategic direction that leverages information technology to achieve business goals. She leads a team who supports the IT needs of all stores as well as corporate staff, implements and maintains current systems, and strives for maximum up time and stability of the computer systems and networks.

Lauren Babson is a results driven leader with a diverse background in both government and corporate settings.  She has extensive experience in software development and project management.  Most recently, she served as Director of Enterprise Technical Services at the University of Arizona where she managed several facets of IT, including Enterprise Applications, Windows Infrastructure, Mobile development and Enterprise Cloud Services.

Lauren graduated from the [University of Miami](/org/university-of-miami) with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and she holds an MBA from City University.

Lauren Babson

Ryan joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2013 but started in the industry in 2003. He has progressed in his career from starting in Production, which led him to be a Customer Service Advisor, then into Management as a General Manager, Regional Manager, and  Division Manager. In his most recent role as Director of Operations, West, he was directly responsible for developing the leadership teams in Arizona, El Paso, Las Cruces, and California. In his current role as Vice President, Development and Construction, Ryan oversees the life of a project from inception through construction completion, while leading a multi-tiered staff of Directors, Managers, Designers and support staff covering diverse functions.

Prior to his career with Mister Car Wash, Ryan was Operations Manager for Xstream AutoClean in Lubbock Texas. This company grew to 8 locations and was acquired by Mister Car Wash in 2012.

Ryan has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from [Texas Tech University](/org/texas-tech-university) and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Car Wash Association

 

Ryan Darby

Chris is Sr. Director, Integration for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in 2013. In his current role, Chris is responsible for supporting the growth of newly acquired markets from due diligence and business planning to full integration into the Mister Car Wash brand.  Prior to his current position, Chris spent over 5 years in various marketing roles as Director of Marketing and Sr. Director, Loyalty and Subscription. During this time he helped lead the organization through brand revitalization, reimaging of locations and the expansion of the Unlimited Wash Club program.

Previous to joining Mister Car Wash, Chris was a Director in Operations for Royal Caribbean International.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the [University of Guelph](/org/university-of-guelph) and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.

Chris Northey

Anne is the Controller of Mister Car Wash and began her career with the company in 2019. In her current role, she oversees all Accounting functions including corporate accounting, general ledger, fixed assets, treasury, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Before joining the Mister Car Wash team, Anne worked in a variety of Accounting related roles including Impact Group as the Corporate Controller. She also held positions at Cognizant Technology Solutions and Supervalu/Albertsons in Accounting Shared Services.

Anne graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting along with receiving her CPA license.

Anne Coursey

Walter Rudd is the Director of Mister Oil Change Express and was promoted to his current role in December 2017. He oversees and supports all aspects of Oil Change Express operations and leads the Regional and Territory Management teams assigned to the division.

Prior to Walter’s promotion he was the Express Lube Category manager and responsible for managing all supply vendor relationships, supporting the Express Lube division in marketing and training, as well as acting as the primary liaison between field operations and the corporate support team.

Walter first joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2000 as the Director of Sales and Training.  He left the company in 2006 and after a 5 year hiatus, Walter rejoined the team in 2011 where he served in his most recent role as Category Manager.  He has over 30 years of experience in automotive related service and uses his knowledge and understanding of operations, sales, service and customer relations to guide the direction of our dedicated employees and deliver a “best in class” service experience.

Walter graduated from the University of Arizona and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

Walter Rudd

Mayra is Vice President, Operations Services for Mister Car Wash. In her current role, she has responsibilities leading training and development, store operation support, and customer care. She also plays a key role in the post-acquisition integration process assimilating new team members into the organization.

Mayra began her career with the company in 2007 as the Regional Trainer for the El Paso market. In this position she developed best practices for training store level team members on standard procedures and best in class customer service. In 2010 she relocated to the corporate office to continue her training efforts as Director of Training and Development. Her in depth knowledge of day to day operations and ability to strategically execute standardization have been key to the successful growth of the organization.

Mayra has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Mayra Chimienti

Beth joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2014 as Director of Risk Management. She oversees the company’s total cost of risk by collaborating with all functional areas to identify, prevent, mitigate and transfer risk appropriately.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash, Beth held risk management leadership roles in retail/distribution for [SpartanNash](/org/spartannash) and Target Corporation.

Beth is the Director of the Arizona Central Chapter of Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. She is a graduate of University of Minnesota Law School with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and holds a Minnesota Attorney License.

Beth Iacono

Anna is Vice President, Human Resources and began her career with Mister Car Wash in 2016. She and her team work to elevate the employee experience with innovative programs that enhance their wellbeing in and outside of work. This includes, but is not limited, to benefits, employee relations, payroll, talent acquisition, and compliance. Anna and her team focus on taking care of our people so they can take care of our customers.

Prior to joining Mister, Anna was Director of Finance for a Fortune 500 global technology company overseeing various finance and accounting functions. Anna brings experience in building highly-productive teams by aligning people with positions that fit their skills, and creating efficiencies through technology and process improvements.

Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and has over 10 years of experience in human resources management.

Anna Zappia

Rob is Director of Product Development for Mister Car Wash and joined the team in 2013. He leads the research and development teams efforts to create unique features that enhance the customer experience, improve efficiencies, ensure product quality, and support the field.

Prior to Rob’s promotion he served as New Product Development Manager, where he was responsible for the analysis, growth, and expansion of new products for Mister Car Wash.

Rob joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2013, previously working as a Vehicle Care Specialist with [Ecolab](/org/ecolab) and sales and consulting for car wash operators in the Utah/Idaho regions.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash, Rob was the Owner/Designer with KAHM Industries for 10 years designing high-end, custom lighting.

Rob holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Design.

Rob Heisterman

Tim is the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for Mister Car Wash and began his career with the company in 2019. Tim helps identify and recognize synergies throughout the supply chain process and is responsible for our supplier selection, contract review, and purchasing process.

Prior to joining Mister Car Wash, Tim most recently was Supply Chain Director for [Banner Health](/org/banner-health). He has spent 12 years working in the hospital supply chain department focusing on supply distribution and inventory management.

Tim graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration from [Western Governors University](/org/western-governors-university).

Tim Snowball

Juan joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2007 as a Customer Service Advisor in Des Moines, Iowa. He has progressed in his career, becoming a General Manager, Regional Trainer, Regional Development Manager, and most recently a Regional Manager in Tucson, Arizona. As Director of Operations, West, he is directly responsible for developing the leadership teams in Arizona Albuquerque, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado.

Juan Moncada

Pete joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2018 as a Regional Manager in Georgia with 32 years of experience in the car wash industry. Currently, as the Director of Operations, Midwest, Pete is directly responsible for developing the leadership teams in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Pete is a graduate of [Elon University](/org/elon-university) and holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting.



Pete Nani

Tim Vaughn joined the Mister Car Wash team in 2011 through an acquisition in Missouri as a Regional Manager, with a history in the car wash industry for the past 21 years. In January 2014 Tim was promoted to Division Manager and most recently the Director of Operations, South Central. As Vice President, Operations, Tim Works directly with the Houston Regional Managers while supporting our Director of Operations, Ben, Pete, and Luke.



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