ModWash Announces Appointment of New CEO


ModWash, a new express car wash operator, today announced the appointment of John (JT) Thomson as Chief Executive Officer. Thomson comes from GO Car Wash and replaces the company’s interim CEO Hans Weger.

Thomson brings a wealth of car wash experience to ModWash as the company sets out to have 16 car washes operating by the end of 2020, 30 by the end of 2021, and 100 by the end of 2023. ModWash’s current growth plan focuses primarily on ground-up developments paired with redevelopments and an occasional strategic acquisition. All ModWash locations will feature state-of-the-art car wash equipment and technology, resulting in an environmentally conscious wash and an exceptional guest experience.

“I’m very excited for the opportunity to help launch the ModWash brand and lead the ModWash team. It has been an incredible privilege to work at GO with such a great team and group of investors. Now I’m thankfully and enthusiastically looking forward to big, bright opportunities at ModWash with our strong team of motivated, strategically minded people. I look forward to helping make the ModWash vision a reality, creating positive and lasting ripple effects in the local communities we serve,” said Thomson.

Most recently, Thomson co-founded GO Car Wash in January 2019, where he started as the Chief Operating Officer and became the Chief Development Officer and President. GO Car Wash currently operates 31 stores with four additional stores in development that are anticipated to open by the end of 2020. During the first 12 months, Thomson helped shape the management team, build the GO Car Wash brand, oversee marketing strategy, and work with the team to create strategic systems and processes for operations. JT played a critical role in the growth of GO Car Wash.

ModWash is backed by HUTTON, a well-capitalized commercial real estate, development, and investment company that has completed more than 1,300 projects for hundreds of retailers across 40 states over the past 22 years. Under President and CEO Karen Hutton’s leadership, HUTTON is primarily focused on developing, acquiring, managing and constructing single-tenant, shopping center, multi-family and self-storage properties. Hutton has received numerous accolades for her business acumen including 2019 Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year and 2020 Globe St. Net Lease IndividualInfluencer.

“HUTTON and the ModWash team are thrilled to have JT on board. We’re confident that he’ll bring the expertise, strategy, creativity, and leadership that we need and value on the ModWash team,” said Hutton.

ModWash has four locations open in Lexington, N.C., Thomasville, N.C., Gaffney, S.C., and Roanoke Rapids, N.C. The next ModWash locations will open in Florida and New Jersey, as well as additional locations in North Carolina. For more information about ModWash, please visit ModWash.com or follow ModWash on social media.

About ModWash

ModWash is an express car wash that exists to make a ripple effect. With every elevated customer experience they ensure, every sparkling-clean car they deliver, and every community they serve, they live their mission, nurturing more brilliance every where. People love ModWash for one simple reason: Your experience starts with a wash, but it doesn’t stop there. ModWash believes in making a difference, one honest, compassionate action at a time. With 16 locations open and operating by the end of 2020, 30 locations by the end of 2021, and over 100 locations projected to be operating across 15 states by the end of 2023, we’re excited to be one of the fastest-growing car wash companies in the US. For more information, please visit ModWash.com.

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