Franchisor: Doug Moody (Barrie, Ontario)
A graduate of the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, Doug Moody worked closely with Ralph Chiodo from the very beginning. He spent over 10 years refining Active's franchise program, and by 1993 Doug was the general manager for 22 Active locations. When Active merged with Green + Ross, Doug decided to move to a more hands-on role and initially managed 4 locations. Eventually, he decided to focus on two locations in Barrie, one of which has since grown to 12 bays, with plans to expand further.
Employee: Lee Johnson (Barrie, Ontario)
For the past year, Lee has worked at an AG+R franchise located in Barrie, Ontario. He is currently enrolled in an apprentice program as a tire and lube technician, and plans to complete the curriculum and become a licensed technician within a few years. To achieve this designation, he must attend a number of classes and log 6500 hours of training. He expects to complete the process in three and a half years and this will enable him to develop a strong customer base. His aspirations don't stop there as one day he hopes to open a store of his own.
Franchisor: Jennifer Fedus (Hamilton, Ontario)
Jennifer Fedus is the owner of an Active Green and Ross location in Hamilton, Ontario, and has developed a strong understanding of the automotive service business after working in the industry for a number of years. Her initial experience with the AG+R franchise came when she worked as a book keeper for AG+R, where she gained a blend of business and industry experience. When the franchise became available for purchase in 2006, she decided that her experience with the franchise would allow her to become successful in owning her own business, and she consequently made a decision to purchase the Hamilton location.
Employee: Joel Oliver (Hamilton, Ontario)
Joel lives in Hamilton, Ontario and has worked at Active Green and Ross for over three and a half years spanning a number of positions and job responsibilities. Prior to his current position, Joel's work experiences consisted mainly of "McJobs", and his most recent employer after he left school was at a Michelin logistics centre, where he performed shipping and receiving tasks. However, at the time, he wasn't convinced his current job would provide him with good, long-term career options, so he applied to Mohawk College's Job Connect program in order to secure a job that would be a better fit with his abilities.