---
title: "Executive Q&A with President Kevin Kormondy"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d126f084-fd3a-4cd7-b251-6894142ae670
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/executive-qa-with-president-kevin-kormondy-2710491
category: "Automotive"
industry: "Automotive"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2019-07-11T20:15:58.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:30:06.279Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/2a7cd525e1a9b09bae7063436ee247f53256.jpg
---

# Executive Q&A with President Kevin Kormondy

**TL;DR:** Kevin Kormondy, President of Grease Monkey, discusses the brand's unique features and potential for growth and development. Grease Monkey has achieved significant organic growth, including a record number of center openings and introduction of the pit crew in 2016.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-07-11. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/executive-qa-with-president-kevin-kormondy-2710491).*

## Story

Kevin Kormondy, President of Grease Monkey: What drew me to [Grease Monkey’s parent company] FullSpeed Automotive LLC after also being a customer was its iconic brands and its potential for growth and development. They know what they are doing, and have well-established, successful franchisees.

Grease Monkey trains and certifies its pit crew technicians, so not just anyone is working on your vehicle. The pit crew team is not only knowledgeable; they are also fast and reliable. They follow the manufacturer’s suggested services, review what was performed on your vehicle and outline any concerns or upcoming maintenance to be performed.

For Grease Monkey, some of the most exciting milestones have included: ? Introduction of the pit crew in 2016 ? Significant organic growth ? A record number of center openings ? Our first $2 million, three-bay center ? A record number of $1 million-plus centers

? Accelerating footprint growth ? Increased focus on digital marketing as we search for new ways to leverage technology to innovate within the industry

An ideal franchisee is an entrepreneur at heart who wants to grow their business and relies on the brand’s business system, but who is also able to go above and beyond by creating strong relationships with employees, the community and ultimately the customers they serve every day. The franchisee does not need industry experience to be a successful owner, but they do need to believe in a brand that is over 40 years strong.

Due to the high dependence on automobiles in everyday life and the many automotive service provider choices available, there is the opportunity to rise above and outperform the competition. The FullSpeed Automotive brands pride themselves on their streamlined processes, which ensure the same customer experience no matter the store they visit.

Grease Monkey provides in-field support with expert operational personnel supplemented by a vast online training curriculum that tracks and reminds individuals of training needs and opportunities. Grease Monkey also provides forward-looking marketing leadership and effective advertising assets at all levels--national, regional and local. Finally, Grease Monkey also provides executive strategic support and direction through interaction with the Franchisee Leadership Councils and when needed at the individual location level.

Success is supporting franchisees who need and want to grow to achieve their personal and financial goals while also building the Brand and their business for future generations.

? Grease Monkey opens in Denver, Colorado in 1978 ? Begins franchising in 1979 ? Expands footprint and services ? Expands outside the U.S. ? Introduction of the pit crew in 2016

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Automotive (sector)
- digital marketing (topic)
- Denver (location)
- automotive services (topic)
- Grease Monkey (company)
- FullSpeed Automotive (company)

---
Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/executive-qa-with-president-kevin-kormondy-2710491). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d126f084-fd3a-4cd7-b251-6894142ae670).