Glass Doctor® Hires Mark Dawson as Vice President of Operations

"Mark will work on upgrading and developing Glass Doctor's training program," said Robert Tunmire, president of Glass Doctor. "He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position and will be a vital part of Glass Doctor's success now and in the future."

Dawson relocated to Waco from Columbia, Tenn., with his wife Heidi, son Mark, 16, and daughter Whitney, 14.

In 2001 Dawson opened a Mr. Rooter Franchise in addition to his Glass Doctor Franchises in Columbia and Nashville, Tenn.

About Glass Doctor:
Established in 1962, Glass Doctor offers complete glass replacement, service and repairs to the automotive, residential and commercial markets. Glass Doctor is an affiliate of The Dwyer Group, Inc., one of the world's largest franchise holding companies in the residential and commercial service business.

About The Dwyer Group:
The Dwyer Group Inc., based in Waco, Texas is a holding company that owns six franchisor corporations and Dwyer Group National Accounts. Each business sells and supports a different service-based brand name franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv® Heating and Air Conditioning, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the U.K.), and Rainbow International® Restoration and Cleaning. Collectively, the franchisees of these franchise concepts offer customers a broad base of residential and commercial services. Dwyer is a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with offices in New York, Cleveland, Dallas and San Francisco. Riverside acquired Dwyer in a public-to-private transaction in October 2003.