FullSpeed Automotive, a franchisor and operator of automotive aftermarket repair facilities including Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service and Kwik Kar, appointed Laura Sasser as its new senior vice president of retail store operations for FullSpeed Automotive brands. The company said Sasser has an extensive background in restaurant management, retail operations and team building.

Sasser comes to FullSpeed after spending the past 18 years at Channel Control Merchants (CCM), a KKR portfolio company. The company said she contributed to CCM’s growth and was instrumental in its success by helping the company navigate complex challenges, spearheading growth strategies and consistently exceeding targets. Throughout her career, Sasser has garnered skills in various operations roles, including asset protection, inventory management, store operations and training and development.

“As we continue rapid growth into Q3, bringing on Laura will help us to ensure that we offer a consistent and world-class customer experience across our shops,” said Rob Lynch, CEO of FullSpeed Automotive. “Laura’s capabilities and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our people-first culture. She is proven in consistently delivering maximum results, has a keen eye for driving continuous process improvement, and cultivates high-performing teams.”