DiscoverWash Talk: The Carwash PodcastEpisode 250: Scaling with purpose: Kevin Matthews on Summit Wash Holdings’ growth and culture
Episode 250: Scaling with purpose: Kevin Matthews on Summit Wash Holdings’ growth and culture

Episode 250: Scaling with purpose: Kevin Matthews on Summit Wash Holdings’ growth and culture

Update: 2025-09-04
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On this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Rich DiPaolo speaks with Kevin Matthews, chief operating officer and president of Summit Wash Holdings, about the company’s rapid expansion and people-first culture. Matthews shares lessons from his early experiences in the car care industry, explaining how they shape Summit’s operator-led approach. He outlines the operational and technological innovations that have enabled Summit to grow from 20 to more than 100 locations in just a few years. Matthews also discusses the impact of the company’s growth partnership with New Mountain Capital, its 24-month strategic growth plans and the importance of fostering a strong, unified culture across new markets and acquired brands.
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Episode 250: Scaling with purpose: Kevin Matthews on Summit Wash Holdings’ growth and culture

Episode 250: Scaling with purpose: Kevin Matthews on Summit Wash Holdings’ growth and culture

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