Summit Wash Holdings Expands Footprint, Celebrates Top Performers

Summit Wash Holdings Expands Waters Car Wash with Another Stuart Location

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – April 7, 2026 – Summit Wash Holdings, an industry-leading, membership-focused car wash group with operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey, and Florida today announced the opening of another Waters Car Wash in Stuart on Kanner Highway.

“We’re thrilled to expand the Waters Car Wash presence throughout Florida,” said Ray Underwood, Chief Development Officer at Summit Wash Holdings. “With each new location, we’re strengthening our connection to local communities and continuing to provide a car wash experience that drivers can rely on and enjoy.”

About Waters Car Wash

Waters Car Wash brings the purest clean to customers’ vehicles across Florida. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, Waters Car Wash offers the latest in car wash technology in a modern and inviting environment. With a focus on exceptional customer service and high-quality washes, Waters Car Wash aims to make every car wash a VIP experience. For more information on membership plans, services, locations and hours, visit www.waterscarwash.com.

Summit Wash Holdings Celebrates Top Performers at Annual Summit 500 Recognition Event

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – March 27, 2026 – Summit Wash Holdings, an industry-leading, membership-focused car wash group with operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey and Florida first established in 2022, recently celebrated its top-performing team members at the company’s annual Summit 500 recognition event, a nationwide program that drives competition, engagement, and operational excellence across all levels of the organization.

Developed to spotlight the highest achievers across Summit Wash Holdings’ locations (Russell Speeder’s, Speeders and Waters Car Wash), the Summit 500 recognizes teammates who excel in different performance areas. The initiative has become a cornerstone of Summit’s workplace culture; it fosters friendly competition, recognizing excellence, and strengthening the company’s commitment to engagement and retention.

This year’s winners were treated to a two-day celebration at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. More than 40 teammates, representing every level of the company joined for an unforgettable weekend.

Day one included a welcome reception at Top Golf, where attendees connected and celebrated their achievements. The second day featured an immersive experience at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens, followed by an afternoon at Firebird Racetrack, where teammates at the opportunity to experience the 
power of sports cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and Corvettes. The evening concluded with a dinner celebration.

“Our Summit 500 program isn’t just about rewarding high performance - it’s about celebrating people,” said Dan Pittman, CEO of Summit Wash Holdings. “These experiences create lasting connections across our company – they’re meaningful and important.”

Through recognition programs like Summit 500, Summit Wash Holdings continues to cultivate a culture of excellence and appreciation - one that empowers employees to grow with the organization and reinforces the company’s reputation as an industry leader.

“Culture is the core for us at Summit Wash Holdings,” said Kevin Matthews, Chief Operating Officer & President. “It’s what carries us through change, pressure, and growth. It’s the difference between building something functional and building something meaningful.”

Established in 2022 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Summit was initially formed through a partnership with Russell Speeder’s Car Wash, a 21-site family-owned car wash platform, and New Mountain Capital, a New York-based investment firm.

Speeders Car Wash: 21 New Jersey Sites and Counting

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – February 25, 2026 – In March 2025, Summit Wash Holdings, an industryleading, membership-focused car wash group first established in 2022, expanded its footprint to the state of New Jersey with the first Speeders Car Wash location in Mountain Lakes. In less than one year, the company went from zero locations in the state of New Jersey to 21 with more slated for 2026.

In addition to expansion throughout the state, the Speeders brand also continues to grow as the Summit Wash Holdings team has worked diligently to rebrand existing Russell Speeder’s brands to Speeders. As recognized by Jason Baumgartner, Chief Revenue Officer for Summit Wash Holdings, “Speeders honors the legacy of Russell Speeder’s while modernizing the brand to better reflect today’s customers and tomorrow’s growth.”

“We’re excited about the evolution of our organization and the expansion of our footprint,” recognized Kevin Matthews, Chief Operating Officer & President of Summit Wash Holdings. “While we may have changed the look and feel of some of our washes, I can assure you that our commitment to exceeding 
customer expectations at all of our locations, regardless of brand or state, remains.” 

“As we’ve grown, what makes me most proud isn’t just the number of locations or team members - it’s that our culture has stayed true,” said Dan Pittman, CEO of Summit Wash Holdings. “We’ve never lost sight of who we are or what makes us Summit Wash Holdings and our family of brands: a team that shows up for each other, takes pride in our work, and strives to get better every day for each other, our customers, our communities and our industry.”

About Speeders Car Wash

Speeders Car Wash is a trusted name in the car wash industry. The brand, which was born from the Russell Speeder’s brand that has been serving customers in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, and Missouri for over 50 years, is dedicated to providing fast, high-quality, and eco-friendly car wash services. Speeders is committed to offering exceptional service using state-of-the-art technology and environmentally safe cleaning products. Visit Speeders Car Wash today and experience a faster, cleaner, and greener way to wash your car. For more information, please visit https://speeders.com/.

Summit Wash Holdings Continues Connecticut Expansion

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – May 3, 2026 – Summit Wash Holdings, an industry-leading, membership-focused car wash group with operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey and Florida first established in 2022, is pleased to recognize the company continues to expand this time acquiring four Connecticut locations from Purple Elephant Car Wash.

The locations – in Waterbury, Middletown, Torrington and Naugatuck - will be refreshed and rebranded as Speeders locations. Summit Wash Holdings now has 30+ locations in the Connecticut market.

“Expanding our footprint through the acquisition of these four locations represents an important step in our long-term growth strategy,” said Reed Taylor, Senior Vice President – Mergers & Acquisitions, Transformation and Strategy for Summit Wash Holdings.

This announcement comes on the heels of the 2025 growth announcement from Summit Wash Holdings recognizing 2025 year-end location count totaled 92 with a total of 32 locations opened throughout the year and overall growth of 338% since Summit Wash Holdings first started with 21 sites.

“Each site brings strong local teams, loyal customer bases, and operational excellence that align seamlessly with our values,” said Dan Pittman, CEO of Summit Wash Holdings. “This acquisition not only strengthens our presence in key markets, but also reinforces our commitment to sustainable, strategic growth.”

Miracle Car Wash Advisors represented Purple Elephant Car Wash.

About Summit Wash Holdings

Established in 2022, Summit Wash Holdings (“Summit”) was initially formed through a partnership with Russell Speeder’s Car Wash, a family-owned car wash platform with 21 locations across the Northeast, Nebraska, and Florida markets. Russell Speeder’s, which was founded in 1963 by the Shullman family, is known throughout the industry for its unparalleled quality, service, and customer experience. Following its initial formation, Summit has continued to focus on growth in its core Northeast market while also growing its presence in the Florida market through the acquisitions of Waters Carwash in 2022. In 2025, the organization added the Speeders brand to its portfolio.