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| VICE PRESIDENT - CANADIAN CARWASH ASSOCIATION JASON HANDS, Parkland Corporation [Oil Company Member] Jason has more than 5 years of experience in the convenience and gas industry, with roles that span across merchandising, digital, and loyalty. Jason was introduced to the car wash business as part of the digital team that developed Parkland's mobile car wash feature through the Journie Rewards app. Since then his passion for car wash has grown, and is currently the Car Wash Category Manager at Parkland. Jason has a unique blend of technical and customer knowledge and is eager to leverage it to support the association and grow the industry. |
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| TRAVIS BRAITHWAITE, ClearWater CarWash [Car Wash Member]
Travis
began his car wash career in 2017. Since then, Travis has been
consulting with operators such as Great White Car Wash (Alberta),
Waterfly Car Wash (California), ClearWater CarWash (Alberta) and other
private investor groups (US and Canada). Travis has been in management
consulting since 2007, and his client list includes Enbridge, Direct
Energy, Clark Builders, etc. Travis has a Master of Business
Administration and an Institute of Corporate Directors designation. |
| JEREMY ENNS, Enns Wash and Shine [Car Wash Member] Jeremy Enns is the relatively new owner-operator of a single site in Ontario, Canada, with three self-servewash bays, a truck bay, and an in-bay touchless automatic. |
| STEVE HEBB, Kilworth Car Wash [Car Wash Member] Steve Hebb is the owner of Kilworth Car Wash, which he and his partners opened in 2022 to serve London and the surrounding area. With a strong focus on customer experience and environmental impact, Steve and his partners have built a business that reflects their passion for washing cars and connecting with people—whether it’s customers, suppliers, or fellow operators. He’s always looking to try new ideas and stay on top of industry trends. Alongside his car wash experience, Steve also brings a background in the self-storage and oil & gas industries, offering a well-rounded perspective to the Canadian Carwash Association board. |
| MICHAEL HOWE, WashLinks [Associate Member] Michael started out originally as a licensed electrician prior to becoming a seasoned overhead door mechanic almost 30 years ago. During his professional career he has occupied many senior executive roles spanning a wide variety of industries including credit, call center management and renewable energy. In March of 2019 he was tasked with establishing the Canada Division of BayWatch Enterprises, a car wash door solutions manufacturer and servicer. After three strong years of growth in Canada, in December 2021 BayWatch and by default BayWatch Canada was acquired. Michael recognized his passion for the car wash industry and has since moved to the equipment side of the business as General Manager for WashLinks bringing with him his service and customer driven focus. WashLinks is a Canadian owned equipment provider offering comprehensive car wash solutions for operators entering and operating car wash businesses. |
| AYAAZ JAMAL, Express Auto Wash [Car Wash Member] As the President of Operations & Development at Nationwide Self Storage and Auto Wash LP, Ayaaz has led multi-site operations, talent development initiatives, and HR transformations that have significantly increased employee engagement and operational efficiency. A recognized thought leader, Ayaaz has also been a keynote speaker at the International Car Wash Association, where he has shared insights on leadership, talent acquisition, and workforce development. His ability to bridge real-world challenges with people-first solutions has made him a sought-after speaker and industry expert. |
| KATARINA POPOVIC, Suncor [Oil Company Member]
Katarina recently joined the car wash business as Category Manager of Petro-Canada’s national car wash network. She is responsible for developing annual category plans, managing vendor relationships, overseeing cross-functional teams, and leading marketing programs and promotions from concept to execution. Katarina graduated from Brock University with a BBA in Finance. Before joining Suncor Energy, she owned and operated a Zarky’s Fine Foods Express franchise in Hamilton Ontario. After a brief entrepreneurship period, Katarina joined Suncor, where she has spent the last 13 years moving through various roles across multiple business units, from Distribution to Finance and most recently, Convenience Retailing- Category Management. Always willing to take on a challenge, eager to learn, and excited to be part of the Canadian Carwash Association. |
