Craig has over 32 years of experience in the transportation industry and retail/commercial automotive sectors. His entrepreneurial drive has been evidenced in his M&A experience over the past twenty years. He is a collaborative and tireless leader who has always empowered his team to achieve their successes. In addition, he is a respected leader in the retail automotive, commercial transportation, and auto wash industries. He has been very active in the private equity and venture space since 2002 and has a passion for working with startups and growth equity organizations.
Craig has extensive profit/loss, M&A, strategy, marketing, operations, and supply chain expertise. He is currently President of car care/auto wash for AAA Club Alliance and CEO of Trailines Enterprises. His family also has commercial tire and retreading companies operating in several Midwest states. Along with that he has several Goddard daycare franchises.
Craig is pleased to align himself with R360 because he’s impressed by its energy, ambition, and distinctive vision that sets it apart from other organizations in this space. Having been a YPO officer and chapter member for over 23 years, he intends to bring his experience and insights to R360 and help members find greater fulfillment as business leaders, spouses, and family leaders.
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Craig also serves on the corporate boards of EMI Research, Gryphon Financial, and O’Rourke Wrecking/Demolition.
Craig graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business and attended the Harvard Business School Executive Education programs. He and his wife Susan live in Cincinnati with their two adult children.
