Denver, Colo. – On April 1, 2025, Oilex Grease Monkey® proudly attended the 2025 FullSpeed Automotive International Franchise Conference at the esteemed Grapevine Gaylord Convention Center in Texas, joining over 400 franchisees, vendors, and regional leaders for three days of connection, innovation, and celebration.
The event featured keynote presentations from industry leaders including Ron Stilwell, President of FullSpeed Automotive Franchise, and Steve Farber, President of Extreme Leadership, Inc., both of whom delivered powerful messages centered on People, Purpose, and Passion—the guiding vision for the future of FullSpeed.
Oilex Operating LLC, the largest Grease Monkey® franchisee in the U.S., was honored as a top performer for 2024 and recognized with the prestigious IFA Franchisee of the Year award. Accepting the award were CEO Ron Morrow Jr. and his wife Jenny Morrow, joined by District Managers Silver Martinez and Ed Ivaska.
In addition to this top honor, Oilex Grease Monkey® received 19 Awards out of their 26 location for outstanding performance, with sales achievements across multiple categories:
Silver Tier ($1M–$1.5M):
- #192 Westminster, CO (led by Eil Gonzales)
- #89 Tucson, AZ (led by Billy Carter)
- #514 Colorado Springs, CO (led by Tim Lubbers)
- #61 Wheat Ridge, CO (led by Marty Vallejos)
- #77 Commerce City, CO (led by Andy Salas)
- #91 Denver, CO (led by Charles Pierce)
- #1130 Denver, CO (led by David Barela)
- #701 Littleton, CO (led by Juan Estrada Lemus)
- #740 Aurora, CO (led by Manuel Pacheco)
- #26 Denver, CO (led by Dan Martin)
- #446 Denver, CO (led by Nyle Schleeter)
- #85 Littleton, CO (led by Edson Augustin)
- #539 Colorado Springs, CO (led by Ron Lawson)
- #1061 Houston, TX (led by Aaron Pylant)
Gold Tier ($1.5M–$2M):
- #35 Lakewood, CO (led by John Guerra)
- #95 Littleton, CO (led by Davey Barela)
- #50 Pueblo, CO (led by Tom Bering)
Platinum Tier ($2M–$2.5M):
- #30 Grand Junction, CO (led by Shawn Bouksa)
Diamond Tier ($2.5M–$3M):
- #392 Denver, CO (led by Keith Copher)
In total, Oilex Grease Monkey® accounted for an impressive 14.5% of all Grease Monkey franchisee revenue in 2024, further solidifying its leadership in the quick lube industry.
“Oilex remains committed to driving excellence in automotive care,” said CEO Ron Morrow Jr. “We’re proud of our team’s dedication to delivering superior service and setting a high standard for our industry.”
About Oilex Operating LLC
Oilex Operating LLC is the largest Grease Monkey® franchisee in the United States, with a growing presence in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. Focused on providing exceptional customer service and innovative automotive care solutions, Oilex is dedicated to keeping vehicles running smoothly and safely across every community it serves.
