Leeds West Groups
Jonathan Rucker currently serves as the Vice President of Store Operations at Leeds West Groups, a position held since November 2021. Prior to this role, Jonathan Rucker was the Senior Regional Sales Manager at TBC Corporation from April 2018 to October 2021. Jonathan Rucker's extensive experience in the automotive industry includes various roles at Advance Auto Parts from March 2005 to May 2018, including Commercial Sales Manager, District Manager, Commercial Account Manager, and Store Manager.
Leeds West Groups
Leeds West Groups (LWG) was founded in 2009 by current CEO and Board of Directors Member Judd Kyle Shader. Over the years LWG has grown to become one of the largest and most respected leaders in the franchise aftermarket automotive repair space. LWG is capitalized by direct PE and Family Office funds to acquire and manage Aftermarket Automotive Repair Franchise Brands within the continental United States. LWG has established itself as the only PE backed franchise group in the US to manage three unique Automotive Repair Franchised Brands (Midas, Big O Tires, and Speedee Oil). LWG operates on all three aftermarket automotive repair platforms; general repair, tire locations, and quick lube services. Locations: United States with over 120+ locations in 18 states Board of Directors Chairman: Joshua A. Weinreich (Board of Directors Member for E*Trade Financial NASDAQ: ETFC, Independent Director of Skybridge Capital Hedge Fund Portfolios, House Party, Inc., New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, Brrr, LLC) Board of Directors: Judd K. Shader (Founder, Chief Executive Officer LWG) David B. Smith, Jr, JD (Independent Board of Directors Member for Northern Trust Bank (NASDAQ: NTRS) and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)(NASDAQ: ITW) Benjamin M. Lefkowitz (Co-founder of Riverwood Properties, LLC) Markus Hockenson (Former CEO & Board of Directors Member at International Car Wash Group)