Express Oil Change and Service Center Franchise Names Outstanding Franchisees

The Rookie of the Year award is presented to franchisees who have operated at least one center for between six and eighteen months and who have experienced sales growth through adherence to Express Oil Change & Service Center procedures. Bob Wilder and Lee Patterson of B & L Investments and Gregg Gaskins of Kel-Tay Express, Inc. were this year's honorees. The Operator of the Year award is presented to the franchisee operating more than one store that has achieved significant operational results while demonstrating support and use of all Express Oil Change & Service Center systems. Tofey Leon of D'Iberville Oil, LLC was this year's honoree.

The Developer of the Year award was presented Joe and Stephanie Sawyer of JSCS Services, Inc. for opening the most Express Oil Change and Service Center locations in the previous year with the conversion of ten centers in Alabama.

The Spirit of Franchising award recognizes the franchisee that best exhibits participation in and support of all Express Oil Change & Service Center programs and systems, while showing a willingness to interact and share information with prospective and existing franchisees. Neel Elliott of Chattanooga Express, LLC was this year's honoree.