FullSpeed Automotive Appoints President of Retail Operations, Director of Franchise Development

FullSpeed Automotive has announced the appointment of Harry T. Jenkins, IV, as its new president of retail operations, according to a press release.  

FullSpeed’s brands include Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service, and Kwik Kar Oil Change and Auto Care. 

Jenkins has vast experience in the automotive industry. He has worked at Genuine Parts Company, Bridgestone, and TBC Corporation. He was most recently with ModWash as chief operating officer.  

"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 has received recognition for his work in the industry, having set records for customer experience ratings with TBC and getting awards such as Bridgestone's SC Zone District of the Year. 

"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." 

In other related news, FullSpeed brought on Alfonso Vilches as director of franchise development in June of this year. According to a release on the FullSpeed website, Vilches has two decades of experience in the franchising world. He previously worked with Anywhere Real Estate, AAMCO, and The UPS Store.