Amidst 65th Anniversary
Celebrations, Automotive Aftermarket Leader Awards Stores &
Individuals for Significant Achievements
TROY,
Mich., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As
Ziebart marks 65 years of providing
premium automotive appearance and protection services, the brand
honored its top-performing franchise owners and stores at its
highly-anticipated 2023 Franchise Owner Celebration in
Jamaica. The conference, attended by Ziebart franchise owners
and corporate executives, provided a platform to celebrate
significant achievements and milestones, while upholding Ziebart's
longstanding promise to continually support its franchise
owners.
Among those recognized for providing exceptional services was
Morgantown, West Virginia owner
Nick Lambie, who received the
coveted Dealer of the Year award, underscoring what's
already been an impressive year for him:
- In January, Lambie and his brother announced plans for
expansion, with a second store now in development in Washington, Pennsylvania.
- In February, the International Franchise Association
(IFA) recognized Lambie as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
- As an Air Force Veteran, Lambie was a driving force behind
Ziebart's 2024 initiative to donate to Mission 22 – a national
veteran non-profit organization that provides support to veterans
and their families.
"As a Ziebart franchise owner, I am incredibly honored to be
recognized amongst the best in our network at this year's annual
conference," Lambie said. "Between the unwavering passion seen
across the Ziebart network and their true dedication to supporting
and guiding franchise owners to success, I'm proud to be part of
the Ziebart franchise family."
While Ziebart marks 65 years of
service this year, several franchise stores were also celebrated
for their own milestone achievements. Among those, Joe Walsh Hanley, Jr., whose store in
Hilo, Hawaii celebrates 50
Years of Service this year. This prestigious accolade is a
testament to Hanley's resilience, innovation, and continuous
pursuit of excellence, embodying the spirit of Ziebart's legacy of
quality and service for the past 50 years.
"It's truly inspiring to see one of our distinguished franchise
owners reach the impressive milestone of 50 years of service, a
longevity that reflects not only on Joe's strong dedication to our
brand, but also his unwavering commitment to exceeding customer
expectations," said Thomas A. Wolfe,
President and CEO of Ziebart. "We are always proud of the hard work
and remarkable achievements of our franchise owners. With this year
being particularly significant as we celebrate 65 years of
protecting and defending vehicles, we're eager to see what more our
franchise system can accomplish in the years to come."
This year's New Dealer of the Year award went to
Mike Drizake, who opened his Ziebart
franchise location in Triadelphia, West
Virginia in February 2023. In
just one year of operation, the award recognizes Drizake's
outstanding performance early in his franchising journey with
Ziebart.
Matt Steiner was awarded
Corporately Owned Store Manager of the Year,
celebrating his consistent efforts to going above and beyond to
drive success, foster teamwork, and uphold the highest standards of
customer service at his store in Fridley,
Minnesota. Two stores were honored with the
Outstanding Customer Service award for achieving
significant high-mark ratings and reviews from customers:
Dennis Ahearn of Ottawa, Illinois, and Autumn Dougherty of McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
To find a Ziebart location near you, head to www.ziebart.com.
For more information on Ziebart's franchising opportunities, visit
ziebart.com/franchise-opportunities.
About Ziebart
Founded in 1959, Ziebart International
Corporation is the worldwide leader in premium automotive
appearance and protection services that extend the life of
vehicles. Ziebart operates over 400 locations, with 1,300 service
centers, in 37 countries. Ziebart continues to grow and offers
domestic and international franchising opportunities, a
best-in-class investment for qualified prospects. For more
information about Ziebart's services and products, please visit
www.ziebart.com. For more information on Ziebart's franchising
opportunities, visit ziebart.com/franchise-opportunities.
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