MEET THE LEADERS DRIVING THE HOUSTON BOSTON PARTNERSHIP
At the heart of the Houston Boston Partnership Private Equity (HBP PE) and AutoShop Answers family of businesses is a leadership team united by their vision to redefine excellence in the automotive service industry.
With a wealth of experience spanning entrepreneurship, operations, finance, recruitment, and training, they are spearheading growth, innovation, and customer-centric strategies.
Leadership and Management Team:
- Todd Hayes,
CEO Houston Boston Partnership
A visionary entrepreneur with decades of experience building platform companies, Todd drives operational excellence and strategic growth across the partnership. linkedin.com/in/todd-hayes-177819141
- Joe Adams,
CEO of Adams Automotive
2023 Ratchet & Wrench All-Star Award Winner and leader of the nation’s largest automotive service center, Joe is focused on high-level operational performance and business expansion.
linkedin.com/in/joe-adams-30b624128
- Charlie Zlatkos,
COO and Founder of Pleasant Car Care
Partner in the Houston Boston Partnership and 2024 Ratchet & Wrench All-Star Award runner-up, Charlie excels in operational leadership and industry innovation.
linkedin.com/in/charlie-zlatkos-0067b333
- Bill Brusard,
CGO
Founder of JB Auto Care, Bill oversees real estate acquisitions, property management, and banking relationships, ensuring strategic expansion opportunities.
linkedin.com/in/bill-brusard-6b25a61b
- Matt Keys
CFO
Matt brings a proven track record of ERP Strategy, financial transformation, and multi entity consolidation. As a NetSuite certified CPA with Prior Leadership roles at Embark and Ernst & Young, Matt has successfully executed large scale implementations and audit preparations for companies ranging from $5M start-ups to $1B global platforms.
- Sadie Nguyen,
Controller | Partner
As Controller of the Houston Boston Partnership, Sadie drives financial performance, manages accounting operations, and ensures sustainable growth.
linkedin.com/in/sadie-nguyen-546b2824
- Michael Floyd
Chief AI Officer
AI Strategy and Implementation shop helping businesses create value through AI.
linkedin.com/in/michael-floyd7245
- Glenn Piccolo,
General Managing Partner
Glenn oversees unit-level operations, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals for Adams Automotive and affiliated shops.
linkedin.com/in/glenn-piccolo-457a6365
- Jose Garcia,
President of Now Auto Care
Jose leads shop operations and business development while delivering exceptional customer service standards.
linkedin.com/in/jose-garcia-0a040a147
- Michael Quinn
Michael "Q-Pine" Quinn, Managing Partner of the #1 Goodyear in the country - Adams Automotive in The Woodlands, TX. Key Leader in the HBP - Michael has been instrumental in driving AI adoption, spearheading the rollout of Rilla AI across Adams Automotive and beyond.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-quinn-983849b7/
- Todd Westerlund,
President of Auto Shop Answers
Todd leads the development of innovative recruiting, training, and call center operations, integrating AutoShop Answers’ infrastructure seamlessly across all business units. linkedin.com/in/toddwesterlund
- Brian Rhodes,
Managing Partner of Autoshop Recruiting
Brian specializes in sourcing top-tier talent and managing national recruitment efforts for the Houston Boston Partnership.
linkedin.com/in/brian-rhodes-62958617
- Gary Walker,
Managing Partner of Auto Shop Callbacks
Gary focuses on enhancing customer retention through innovative follow-up systems and engagement strategies.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebdcman/
- Peter Sarantidis,
General Managing Partner of Auto Tech Training
President of Autoshop Answers
With over 50 years of experience in automotive repair and business leadership, Peter Sarantidis now oversees national training programs and technician development across the HBP platform. His focus on maintaining top industry standards and operational excellence ensures every technician is equipped to perform at the highest level.
- Joshua Spires,
Autoshop Media
Joshua is an internationally award-winning cinematographer & photographer from Houston, TX with over 17 years of professional experience behind the lens.
linkedin.com/in/josh-s-3273281b5
- Dr. Dana Ñkaña,
Director of Autoshop Coaching
Dr. Dana Ñkaña is a Business Law Professor at Colorado Mesa University and the Director of AutoShop Coaching. With a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and a background in oil & gas operations, he brings real-world expertise in leadership, team development, and performance coaching to the automotive aftermarket industry.
HBP Leadership Partner Highlight: Adam Coffey
HBP Independent Strategic Advisor: ADAM COFFEY
Adam Coffey is more than an advisor — he’s helping us rewrite the private equity playbook. As the bestselling author of Empire Builder: Road to a Billion and The Private Equity Playbook, Adam serves as a strategic advisor to HBP, guiding the development of our fully integrated, high-performance platform. Together, we are building a national powerhouse that delivers exceptional returns, deep cultural alignment, and industry-leading operational excellence.
