Who We Are

 
 

AWRS is the largest company of its kind in the world. It is a privately held company managed by a team of professionals.


AWRS STAFF MANAGERS

TOM MORRIS, CEO, President, and Founder – Tom founded AWRS in 2000.  Prior to that, from 1985 -1992, Tom developed a business opportunity and franchise system for onsite detailing.  Over 3,000 franchises/business opportunities were sold worldwide.  In 1999, Tom emerged in the industry again and started marketing a paint and dent repair franchise/business opportunity.  As a result of this effort, Tom and his team recognized the potential for wheel repair and started Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists

 
 
 

 

HOWARD DUNLAP, Executive Vice President – Howard’s career with AWRS began in January 2005 as Director, Global Franchise and Business Development.  In addition to building the global market, Howard is in charge of the development of national accounts as well as assisting the management team of AWRS.  Howard’s background includes Human Resource Consultant for Administaff, Inc.; owning his own business; and 17 years with RJR Nabisco and Lifesavers Inc., where he held several Sales Management positions including Regional VP, Southeast Region.


TIM DOBBS, Operations Manager – Tim started with AWRS in 2004 and worked his way through the ranks starting as a technician and moving up to Field Operations Manager, opening new territories.  These last 3 years as Ops Manager, Tim’s duties require him to oversee training, R&D, distribution of products, and roll-outs to new franchisees worldwide.

JEFF GARRETT, Controller – Jeff has been with AWRS since April 2009.  He serves as Manager of our Finance Department supervising accounting activity for AWRS and WRSI.  Previously, Jeff worked for Arrow Point as Assistant Controller where he managed many divisions, including their largest, the Texas Division.


 

TAMMEY WILSON, Manager, Franchise Relations – Tammey joined our team in 2007 having worked four years prior with a franchisor in the service industry.  While there, she was part of the sales force and franchisee relations before being promoted to take on the additional task as Office Manager.  As head of Franchise Relations for AWRS, Tammey manages franchisee collections, contract renewals, and communications between our members and Corporate.  Tammey also serves as Office Manager for AWRS.


MICHAEL DUNLAP, Marketing Manager - Michael has been with AWRS since Janurary 2010. With over 12 years of operations, marketing, and business management experience in the consumer retail/hospitality, biotechnology, and ecommerce industries, Michael will be highly involved in establishing the AWRS brand, communicating with the franchise network, managing various ad campaigns, enhancing our online presence, and developing various marketing materials.

 

KEVIN LEWIS, Director of Training – Kevin has been with us since 2004.  His duties include training and certifying new franchisees and their technicians.  He also maintains our company training manual.  Kevin’s experience began as a technician and he worked through the ranks.  Kevin is considered an expert in paint matching and general wheel repair.

 

MIKE MORRIS - manages the purchasing for Corporate’s Manufacturing Division as well as other special projects.  Mike has lifelong experience managing purchasing departments.  He has been with AWRS since 2002.

Franchise Council

AWRS also has a franchise council which is comprised of elected franchisees from eight regions. These volunteers represent the interests of the network to corporate and meet routinely to discuss and explore all major business opportunities and issues.