Glass Doctor Appoints New President

Glass Doctor®, the nation’s fastest-growing auto, home and commercial glass replacement and repair franchise, announces the promotion to company president for Mark Dawson, former vice president of operations. Dawson replaces Robert Tunmire, president of Glass Doctor® since 1998.

“Glass Doctor® has seen record-breaking growth in the glass industry, and I am confident that Mark will continue to improve upon this record,” Tunmire said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position and will play a vital role in its continued success.”

Dawson, a Glass Doctor® franchisee of 13 years, joined the Glass Doctor® corporate staff in June 2004 when
he assumed the role of vice president of operations. Tunmire will continue his role as executive vice president of The Dwyer Group®, focusing his efforts on the Franchising sales department for all six Dwyer Group brands, including Glass Doctor®.

About Glass Doctor®:

Established in 1962, Glass Doctor® is the largest chain of full-service glass replacement providers in the nation. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500,” Glass Doctor®, an affiliate of The Dwyer Group Inc., offers complete glass replacement, service and repairs to the automotive, residential and commercial markets at more than 400 locations in the United States.

About The Dwyer Group®:

The Dwyer Group Inc., based in Waco, Texas, is a holding company of six Franchise businesses, each selling and supporting a different franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), and Rainbow International®. Collectively, these independent franchise concepts offer customers world-wide a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group® also owns Harmon Solutions Group, a third party administrator for the insurance community, and provides services to an associate company, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national remodeling franchise. The Dwyer Group® is a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with offices in New York, Cleveland, Dallas and San Francisco.