Leader in Automotive Aftermarket Repair Facilities Adds Experienced Executive to Fuel Vision 2023
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., November 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — FullSpeed Automotive, one of the nation’s largest franchisors and operators of automotive repair facilities, home to the iconic Grease Monkey brands®SpeeDee Oil Change and Car Service®and Kwik Karannounces today that Sarah Hamp was appointed Chief Marketing Officer of the company, effectively December 12, 2022.
Bringing more than two decades of marketing experience to some of the country’s leading automotive repair and high-speed lubricant brands, Hamp will play a key role in supporting FullSpeed’s next phase of accelerated growth and further strengthen its leadership position in industry. As FullSpeed’s CMO, Hamp will oversee all digital and brand marketing efforts. She will also lead customer experience strategies for the FullSpeed family of brands, with a strong focus on consumer insights and digital engagement. She will report directly to Rob LynchCEO of FullSpeed Automotive.
“We are so excited to have someone of Sarah’s caliber, experience and passion join our team and look forward to the improvements she will help drive in our customer acquisition and retention strategies as we continue to grow the company,” Lynch said. “Her marketing experience in the aftermarket repair industry is invaluable and will help lead our team as we look into 2023.”
Hamp is a proven marketing executive whose career has included leadership positions with Just Brakes Total Car Care, Pep Boys and Jiffy Lube. He has extensive experience in leading the strategy, execution, analysis and continuous optimization of integrated marketing programs. Hamp was most recently vice president of marketing at Allied Lube, an award-winning Jiffy Lube franchise. In this role, she led marketing activities for the company and evolved marketing strategy to drive scale and alignment to support customer experience and organizational growth. Prior to Jiffy Lube, Hamp was vice president of marketing for Just Brakes, where he led key strategic efforts, including a rebranding strategy to support the conversion from brake repair to full auto repair, and oversaw the marketing and service teams for customers.
“FullSpeed is quickly becoming an industry leader and I am excited to have the opportunity to join the team,” said Hamp. “I believe FullSpeed’s potential is limitless and I look forward to working with the entire executive team and franchise community to build and accelerate the brand’s momentum in the months and years ahead.”
FullSpeed Automotive is looking to attract qualified and committed individuals seeking individual, multi-unit conversion opportunities. When franchisees invest with FullSpeed Automotive brands, they are investing in an organization with a strong culture, solid systems and proven business models, backed by over 70 years of experience in providing quality automotive care to the industry. FullSpeed Automotive’s acquisition strategy also played a key role in expanding nationally and remains a strong focal point for growth.
For more information, visit fullspeedautomotive.com or call 800-364-0352.
About FullSpeed Automotive®
FullSpeed Automotive® is among the nation’s largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities and is home to the iconic Grease Monkey brands®SpeeDee Oil Change and Car Service®and Kwik Kar. FullSpeed Brands offers oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, car washes and other ancillary services through multiple brand formats targeting multiple desirable segments of the service market. The company’s strategic geographic footprint of more than 900 franchised and company-owned locations provides density in high-growth markets. In 2022, both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee were included in Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking. FullSpeed is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. For more information, go to www.fullspeedautomotive.com.
About Grease Monkey®
Founded in 1978 and part of FullSpeed Automotive® family of brands, Grease Monkey has over 40 years of experience in oil change and automotive maintenance. There are more than 490 Grease Monkey car centers United States, China, Colombia, Mexicoand Saudi Arabia. In 2022, Grease Monkey was named to Entrepreneur’s Fastest Growing Franchise List and included in the prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the sixth year in a row. Grease Monkey is also proud to have received the VetFran 5-Star rating, which demonstrates its extraordinary commitment to “providing access and franchise opportunities to our nation’s veterans and their spouses.” For more information, go to www.greasemonkeyfranchise.com.
About SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service
Established in 1980, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service is a full-service, franchise-based auto care company located in Greenwood Village, CO SpeeDee is a subsidiary of FullSpeed Automotive®. There are over 185 SpeeDee car centers located all over the world United States and Mexico. In 2022, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service was named to Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the fourth year in a row. SpeeDee is also proud to have received the VetFran 5-Star rating, which demonstrates its extraordinary commitment to “providing access and franchise opportunities to our nation’s veterans and their spouses.” For more information, visit www.speedeeoilfranchise.com.
SOURCE FullSpeed Automotive
