Meet the Family

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Barbara Moran

Co-Founder, Chairwoman, CEO – 1990

I am passionate about helping people go in business for themselves but not by themselves! My role with Moran is to look ahead toward the future, setting our vision as we move forward, remembering to pay attention to what brought us here and continue to be fiscally responsible for our future.

Dream car: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
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Tony Kuczynski

President - 2025

I’m passionate about helping our franchisees build successful businesses and ensuring every customer receives trusted, high-quality service. As President, I bring our Store Support Center team together around a shared purpose: giving franchisees the support they need to achieve their goals and strengthen our brands.

Dream car: 1963 Corvette Roadster
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Brian Schroeder

Chief Operating Officer, North America - 2019

I ran a franchise location for 30 years, so I know the day-to-day process. My role now is to make things easier and more consistent while helping our Franchisees achieve their goals. Clear steps, steady support, fewer surprises, so owners can focus on serving customers and growing the business.

Dream car:  ’79 Vette
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Peter Baldine

Chief Growth Officer - 1999

I love seeing our system grow and seeing our franchisees achieve their goals and dreams! To support Barb's role as the visionary, my responsibility is to implement our strategies and work with our support center team, and our franchisees, to insure that we deliver on the desired results.

Dream car: black Friesian Horse
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Amanda Maquet

Chief Marketing Officer - 2017

It is my goal to help make our franchisees phones ring off the hook! Overseeing the marketing department, I manage our preferred marketing vendors, creative fund assets and make sure we are following the current marketing trends. Our franchisees digital and lead performance is my biggest concern and I make sure their advertising dollars are being well spent in all local marketing activities.

Dream car: 1967 red Mustang Convertible
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Ron Frydrychowski

Regional VP Operations - 1992

Franchisee success is my main focus! It is important for me to see franchisees grow their centers year over year while increasing their profitability. I provide assistance and advice to help franchisees become successful.

Dream car: 1966 GTO
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Tim Rodifer

Sr. VP Operations & Technical Support - 2008

I sold my shop, but loved the family so much I couldn't leave! Being a successful franchisee turned Moran employee I help centers with the day to day and the technical challenges of repairing and servicing today's vehicles.

Dream car: 1965 Stingray
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Joe Pawlowski

Director of Technical Support (Canada) - 1996

New technicians are our future, and I take pride in giving them the tools and support to succeed! My role revolves around solving technical challenges and fine-tuning shop efficiency through hands-on training and consulting. 

Dream car: 2020  McLaren Senna
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Ben Reist

Director of Franchise Development - 2010

I enjoy the opportunity of being a small part of a big decision! I facilitate franchise candidates through Moran's 6-Step Discovery Process by sharing information and answering questions. I promote our brands within the franchise industry by working closely with our broker networks.

Dream car: 1967 Shelby GT-500
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Everett Benson

Director of Training - 2023

I help franchisees put their best feet forward! I work to create meaningful training and experiences to help new franchisees learn the ins and outs of their businesses, and make sure they are equipped for the challenges and successes they will encounter.

Dream car: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30, Black with Red Hood Stripes
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Mark Mossman

Director of Acquisition (Canada) - 2024

Developing and executing strategic franchise acquisition and development initiatives across Canada, managing the full franchise sales lifecycle from prospecting and candidate qualification through due diligence, agreement execution, and onboarding to drive franchise growth and market expansion.

Dream car: 1965 Shelby Cobra
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Darlene Wright

Marketing Director - 2025

I'm here to help franchisees fill their bays and build their buzz—with creative campaigns, bold ideas, and marketing that actually works. Whether it's digital ads, grassroots magic, or out-of-the-box strategies, I make sure our locations stand out from the crowd.

Dream car: Maserati Grecale Folgore
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Glenn Dian

Controller - 2025

I and the accounting staff do our very best to put the figures into the right accounts, and we're here to help our franchisees. Financials are the way to know if your business is doing everything well or if you need to modify your processes.

Dream car: 2014 Cadillac ATS
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Angelina Bodiroga

Controller (Canada) - 2019

I manage all things financial for Canada. From day-to-day accounting to financial review and profitability analysis for existing franchisees & new candidates. I am committed to maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance, and improving processes to support informed business decisions.

Dream car: Pink 1970 Ford Bronco
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Lisa Novak

Compliance Manager - 2022

I make sure we and our franchisees color within the lines! I provide administrative and compliance support by managing and tracking necessary documents allowing us and our Franchisees to operate within the established legal guidelines.

Dream car: Audi TTS Roadster
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Tammy Myles

Office Manager - 2021

I want to be your go to for recruiting! I help our office run smoothly by managing human resources, handling benefits and risk management, as well as assist with new hire management for Moran and our franchisees.

Dream car: Genesis G80
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Stacey Benjamin

Turbo Tint Operations Director - 2021

I love helping our franchisees be successful! I work with franchisees to find ways to maximize their profits, improve phone procedures, lead count, production, sales, conversions, and daily issues.

Dream car: 1969 Mustang Boss 429
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Fasiha Nabizada

Operations & Compliance Coordinator (Canada) - 2023

I support various aspects of the company's operations. My responsibilities include managing franchisee fleet payments, financial reconciliations, and accounting support, as well as coordinating franchise agreements, disclosure documents, lease renewals, trademark renewals and health and safety compliance. I also manage organize company events, oversee key projects, and work closely with franchisees, vendors, and management to ensure smooth operations across our network.

Dream car: Bentley Continental GTC
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Sophia Horozova

Operations Support

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Lauren Schwieger

Marketing Technology Specialist - 2021

I help keep our brands connected and running smoothly through managing websites and digital tools, I love finding smarter ways to support our teams, strengthen our brands, and create a better customer experience.

Dream car: 2000 red T-bird
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Cirina Herrera

Marketing Specialist – 2024

I help our franchisees grow through effective marketing strategies and support. I work closely with our franchisees to provide marketing guidance, coordinate campaigns and develop content that supports their success. I also assist with digital marketing initiatives, SEO, advertising and franchisee communications to help strengthen our brands and drive store growth.

Dream car: Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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Marti Wiesch

Creative Marketing Coordinator

I love finding creative solutions that help bring ideas to life. I design print materials, social media posts, and other graphics for Moran and our franchisees. My goal is to create eye-catching designs that help our brands stand out!

Dream car: Mercedes-Benz G 580
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Muzammil Shariff

Marketing Manager (Canada) - 2023

I’m passionate about turning creative ideas into marketing that helps our franchisees grow! I oversee digital and traditional marketing for Mister Transmission, from search and social media advertising to video, print and radio campaigns. I manage our advertising budget with a focus on building brand awareness, generating leads and making our marketing investments count. I also write our monthly Shift Points newsletter to keep our network informed and connected.

Dream car: 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed
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Jacob Ploger

Systems Administrator - 2014

See me for anything IT! I'm needed when your computer crashes! I work to ensure everything runs smoothly on the computers in the office and for our point of sales system for our franchisees.

Dream car: Bentley Convertible
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Vicki Young

Accounting Clerk - 1997

As a surrogate mother of the family, I keep our ducks in a row! I handle accounts receivable, mail processing, banking, weekly report processing, and assisting franchisees.

Dream car: 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo Pace car
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Bryce Norwood

Accountant - 2025

I'm the person behind the scenes making sure our bills get paid, our books stay balanced, and our company's credit card behaves itself. I manage payables and keep everything running with accuracy, energy, and a smile.

Dream car: 1970 Monte Carlo SS T-top
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Sharon Robb

Accounts Receivable - 2025

Part detective, part ambassador dedicated to helping our company receive money owed. I'm a problem solver focused on building strong relationships while also possessing a magical touch for keeping our office plants thriving.

Dream car: 1969 Bright Blue Metallic Dodge Charger
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Karlee Knudsen

Franchise Relations Coordinator – 2026

I enjoy helping our franchisees succeed by building strong relationships and providing exceptional support. I work closely with franchisees to answer questions, coordinate resources, communicate new initiatives, and assist with customer service concerns to help create positive outcomes. My goal is to make sure every franchisee feels supported so they can focus on growing their business.

Dream car: 2026 Jeep Wrangler 392
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Grant Maquet

Media Director & Business Development Manager - 2018

Creating videos is fun but what I most enjoy is directly helping our franchisees create a successful business! I create video content for television commercials, social media, radio, video series' for business management and technical training; all to support Moran and our franchisees.

Dream car: The 1989 Batmobile
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John Ploger

Franchise Business Coach & General Manager of Company Stores - 2024

I oversee the operations of three company-owned locations, ensuring they meet all brand and compliance standards. I work closely with our franchisees, providing guidance, answering questions, and coaching them through challenges to strengthen their business performance.

Dream car: 2009 Mitsubishi Spyder convertible – which I own
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Dedication

They consistently follow our company's vision and mission, and fulfill their responsibilities in that role.

Respect

People who are polite and well-mannered toward their customers and employees, who go out of their way to make sure others are treated well.

Integrity

They uphold the highest standards in ethics and authority, ensuring that the customer's interests come before their own.

Vision

These individuals always look to the future, seeking out ways to improve both themselves and the franchise they run.

Engagement

Both franchisees and staff actively participating in the mission and vision of our company.

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