ABOUT US

Stu comes to Drive Automotive Services with a wealth of automotive and multi-unit business experience. He is the former CEO of True Blue Car Wash LLC now owned by Couche Tard (Circle K) – with 65 locations in 4 states President and Chairman of Bridgestone Retail operations – a $4 billion business unit of Bridgestone Americas – In his former role he had leadership oversight of operations for 2,218 company-owned tire and automotive service centers all of which employed more than 23,000 people. With 35 years of experience in the automotive retail business, Stu previously served as President of Jiffy Lube International, overseeing more than 2,100 franchised service centers serving approximately 22 million customers annually throughout North America. He served as COO at Service King collision repair company. Stu held numerous leadership roles with Shell and Texaco during his 28 -year tenure, including Vice President of National Accounts, North American Automotive Consumer Products; General Manger Strategy & Portfolio, North America; Vice President Sales & Operations, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Director of Marketing, and Head of Retail at Caltex New Zealand where he oversaw the retail operations for 325 convenience stores.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Tulsa, where he attended on a football scholarship before spending three years as a professional place kicker in the NFL and USFL.

Stu serves on the advisory board for the Collins College of business at the University of Tulsa, he is a former trustee for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, former Chairman of Northwest Houston Young Life and former National Vice President of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Stu and his wife Mia reside in Scottsdale Az and Houston, Texas. They have two grown married children in Houston and four adorable granddaughters.

Eric Turner is a seasoned finance and operations executive with over 35 years of experience driving strategic initiatives, optimizing business performance, and fostering operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement growth strategies, identify new business opportunities, and enhance operational efficiencies to deliver measurable results.

Eric possesses a diverse industry background spanning manufacturing, sales and distribution, supply chain management, retail, real estate, and financial services. He has held key leadership roles with esteemed organizations, including Sears and Bridgestone, where he played a pivotal role in financial planning, corporate strategy, and operational transformation.

As Chief Financial Officer for Drive Automotive Services, he leverages his extensive experience to drive financial discipline, enhance operational efficiencies, and support sustainable growth. His strategic leadership strengthens financial planning and analysis, optimizes capital allocation and ensures that Drive and our brands are well-positioned for long-term success.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management from Northern Illinois University.

Eric resides in Wheaton, Illinois, with his wife, their two sons, and their beloved yellow Labrador.

Simon joined the Drive team with nearly three decades of experience in the tire and automotive service industry.

He started his career with Firestone Complete Auto Care/Bridgestone Retail Operations and throughout the years held numerous roles which included overseeing day to day operations of 125 auto repair locations, to leading various cross-functional teams in development and execution of long-term strategic plans.

Simon most recently held several executive leadership roles within GreatWater Garages, a full service auto repair company in the Midwest, where he played an integral role in their growth over the last few years.

He has a successful track record of delivering award winning results, building, and developing high performing teams, driving innovation, and instilling operational excellence. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Lewis University. He and his family reside in the Milwaukee area.

A 30-year veteran of the human resources profession, Tina’s career has spanned a wide variety of industries and challenges. Her expertise includes strategic planning, talent management, organizational design and effectiveness, leadership and management coaching, mediation and conflict resolution, change/transition management and employee benefits design and administration. Tina has held HR leadership roles in well-known brands such as Epson, Travelocity and La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe.

As a member of the leadership team with Drive Automotive, Tina’s problem-solving, people-centric nature and passion for the employee experience provide her the ability to build strong, effective relationships with all disciplines. She is known for leading efforts to grow and “enhance” company culture and encourage diversity and inclusion.

Tina is a proud graduate of Florida State University. She enjoys football season and rooting for her Seminoles!

Meaghan Perry-Price is an accomplished Senior Marketing Executive with a proven track record in brand development, integrated marketing, and customer lifecycle management. With over two decades of marketing and advertising experience across automotive, financial, manufacturing industries, she excels at driving innovative marketing strategies that deliver measurable results.

As a leader at Drive Automotive, Meaghan embodies accountability, collaboration, and customer focus, delivering results and fostering strong relationships. Her career includes leadership roles at HomeFront Brands, Magnolia Wash Holdings, Snap One, and JCB, Inc., where she enhanced brand positioning, drove customer engagement, and led multimillion-dollar loyalty programs and marketing campaigns that generated significant revenue growth.

Meaghan earned her Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and her Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from Oakland University.

Matt joined the Drive Automotive team in March 2022 and leads Drive’s new store growth via acquisitions and build to suits. Prior to joining Drive, Matt worked at The Home Depot on their Strategic Business Development team, where he worked on various acquisitions and strategic projects, including The Home Depot’s acquisition of HD Supply.

He began his career in investment banking at Bowstring Advisors (now Citizens Capital Markets).

Matt graduated from Georgia Tech and lives in Atlanta with his wife, Jamie, and son.