ASPART-X - Key Persons
Blair has over 25 years of experience in leadership within aftermarket automotive franchise systems around the world and has joined LINE-X in August of 2021 as President. Previously he worked at Driven Brands as Chief Revenue Officer, and spent 16 years at Valvoline, where he held a variety of General Manager and senior Marketing roles, ranging from the marketing leader on Valvoline Instant Oil Change to General Manager positions for Valvoline Europe and the Valvoline DIY business unit.
Blair is a graduate of Indiana University where he earned his bachelor's degree in Accounting and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is an active member in his community and has held board positions on Commerce Lexington (KY) , Bluegrass Community Foundation, and was a member of the United Way of the Bluegrass' Campaign Cabinet. He currently serves on the boards of the Carolina Thread Trail and the Catawba Lands Conservancy.
Job Titles:
- Founder, Becomes First President of LINE - X
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President of Operations
George Lezon joined LINE-X Protective Coatings in April 2007 as Vice President of Operations. Lezon is responsible for implementing and optimizing business practices across all areas of the LINE-X network of over 500 franchised locations, including training and development. He leverages his considerable experience in both the franchised business community and major company-owned automotive aftermarket operations to help fuel the continued growth of LINE-X.
Prior to joining LINE-X, Lezon directed regional operations in the Southwestern United States for MAACO Enterprises, Inc., a franchised vehicle collision repair company. He also spent nearly nine years with Pep Boys, a leading automotive parts and service chain. As Director of Service Operations, Lezon oversaw Pep Boys' system and personnel operations across more than 600 service departments nationwide.
Lezon attended Salisbury State College in Salisbury, MD, with an emphasis in business administration.
J.B. Burtin appointed third president of LINE-X, focusing on developing brand image
Job Titles:
- CEO of LINE - X Franchise Development Corporation ( LFDC )
Job Titles:
- Named CEO of LINE - X Franchise Development Corporation ( LFDC )