Jan.5, 2018—Maaco recognized more than 60 franchises throughout North America during a convention held late fall 2017 in Paradise Island, Bahamas.
The achievements include outstanding sales performance, operational excellence, leadership, growth, and overall performance.
“Each year, it’s an honor to recognize the top performers in the Maaco system,” said Jason Ryan, president of Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair. “These franchisees are a great example of success as they have achieved strong sales, operated multiple shops with excellence, committed to local community service and so much more.”
This year’s award winners include:
Syl Young Award:
Tim Wright, Farmington, Mich. (shown above)
David M Lapps Award
Brian Greenley, Littleton, Colo.
Maaco Cup:
Mohammed Sayyah, Indianapolis, Ind.
Rookie of the Year:
Matt and Jennifer Browning, McKinney, Texas
Peter Flannigan, Airdrie, Ala.
Maaco Milestone Award:
Brian Greenley, Littleton, Colo.
Joe Ambuul, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Ryan Thornton, Pearl City, Hawaii
Ron and Marie Raio, Delran, N.J.
Chris and Paul Zammito, Brockton, Mass.
Derek and Stephanie Jameson, Antioch, Tenn.
Wade Mackay, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Dennis and Gloria Raftopoulos, North Brunswick, N.J.
Chuck and Cathy Liesenfeld, Burnsville, Minn.
Mohammad and Noreen Ehtesham, Perth Amboy, N.J.
Hector Loyo and Gary Zanoni, New Berlin, Wis.
Ron and Judy Vogel, Denver, Colo.
Kevin Calnan and Melissa Fimognari, New Hampton, N.Y.
Kevin Taylor, Houston, Texas
Ivan and Annabella Montoya, Tampa, Fla.
Russell Gurr, Lakewood, Colo.
Matt and Caroline Peach, Orlando, Fla.
AJ and Katie Inge, Chesapeake, Va.
Allan Mann, Regina, SK
The Mirante Family, Edmonton, AB
Jim and Jaime Powell, Commerce City, Colo.
Scott and Kirk Jeffery, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Dave and Kathy Konkle, Seattle, Wash.
Mohammed Sayyah, Indianapolis, Ind.
Vince and Kelly McAllister, Vacaville, Calif.
Scott Dance, Nepean, ON
Adam and Leslie Dennis, Denver, Colo.
Maaco franchisees are also recognized on a regional level with the Regional Cup Awards for stellar performance and operations that lead to an increase in both car count and overall sales and QSI Awards for operational excellence.
The 2017 Regional Cup winners are:
Northeast Region:
Mohammad and Noreen Ehtesham, Perth Amboy, N.J.
Mid-Atlantic Region:
Katie Inge, Chesapeake, Va.
South Central Region:
Roy and Sheila Seay, Lubbock, Texas
Southeast Region:
Luke McClatchey, Greer, S.C.
Midwest North Region:
Nick Patel, Villa Park, Ill.
West Region:
Adam and Leslie Dennis, Denver, Colo.
Canada:
Steve Celli, Newmarket, ON
The 2017 Regional QSI Award winners are:
North Region:
Rob and Shirley Shriver, Akron, Ohio
Mid-Atlantic Region:
Ken and Kyle Ingram and Edmon Cosby, Decatur, Ala.
Southeast Region:
Joe and Susanne Johnson, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Northeast Region:
Rizwan Afzal and Irm Shahzadi, Windsor, N.J.
South Central Region:
Al and Christine Benedick, St. Louis, Mo.
Midwest North Region:
Chuck and Cathy Liesenfeld, Burnsville, Minn.
West Region:
Derek and Lorraine Coombes, Fairfield, Calif.
Canada:
Dangal and Balji Deol, Kelowna, BC
