Dean Fisher Email Address

Chief Operating Officer of Operations

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts- a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands - is North America's largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with more than 475 locations in 30 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR delivers national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry's highest customer satisfaction ratings| all repairs are backed by a national warranty and service guarantee. It was ranked 106th on Franchise Times(r) annual Top 200(tm) ranking of the largest franchise systems in North America and was named 18th on the Kansas City Business Journal's Top 150 Private Companies list. The Romans Group LLC ranked CARSTAR the No. 1 largest MSO in North America.

Currently in transition to retirement and working as a Strategic Advisor to our Paint, Collison & Glass Group for Driven Brands. Formerly President of Driven Brands Collision Group to include Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix brands. Previously led Carstar North America as President and COO with extensive knowledge related to the Auto Body industry. Past experience included business owner from 1976-2014. Background includes commercial real estate development and business development. Acquisition and development of collision repair centers, commercial properties to related to automotive industry, as well as additional properties for investment strategies. Served 2 terms on the National Advisory Board for CARSTAR Inc. and currently serve on boards for Meadowvale Inc. and I-CAR. Excepted a postion with CARSTAR Inc as Vice President of Service and Operations in 2013 and transitioned to COO position in 2015. Specialties: I have an extensive background in the collision repair industry, with a major emphasis in operation systems, production processes, as well as building layout and design. Strong leadership and process planning related to execution and implementation of business strategies.