American Driveline Systems Appoints Marc Graham as New CEO

Prior to joining American Driveline Systems, Graham served as president of Jiffy Lube International where he oversaw the company's 2,200 locations in North America and worked extensively with franchisees to establish best practices and achieve significant increases in system sales and profits. Most recently, Graham served as President and CEO of EZ Lube LLC, a large regional automotive service chain where he restructured many aspects of the business and substantially improved profits and revenues.

HORSHAM, Pa. — American Driveline Systems has appointed Marc Graham as president and CEO of the company, and its subsidiary corporations AAMCO Transmissions Inc. and Cottman Transmission Systems LLC. Graham brings more than 35 years of senior management experience in the automotive parts and services industry.

"Marc is a seasoned and talented professional with extensive experience in the automotive and franchising industries. He has an impressive track record of significantly growing revenue and profit, improving processes and working closely and effectively with franchisees in his previous roles," said Brian Graff, chairman of the board of directors for American Driveline Systems. "We’re very excited to have him join the company and look forward to its continued growth under his leadership."

Prior to joining American Driveline Systems, Graham served as president of Jiffy Lube International where he oversaw the company’s 2,200 locations in North America and worked extensively with franchisees to establish best practices and achieve significant increases in system sales and profits. Most recently, Graham served as President and CEO of EZ Lube LLC, a large regional automotive service chain where he restructured many aspects of the business and substantially improved profits and revenues. He also is a past chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association and currently serves as chairman of the audit committee of that association. Other positions held by Graham during his 35-year career in the automotive industry include president and CEO of InstallerEDGE, and senior management positions in two of the then top 10 auto parts chains. Graham also serves on the boards of the Automotive Hall of Fame and the Aftermarket Foundation.

"I am very excited to join American Driveline at an exciting time in its history and to be a part of the continued growth and success of the two leading general automotive and transmission repair center brands in North America, AAMCO and Cottman," said Graham. "I look forward to working with my new colleagues across the organization on exploring more opportunities for the company and building on the success of its longstanding brands."