People with a Passion for Auto Parts, Service & Relationships

Ken Voelker

Ken was appointed Chairman of MDSA, LLC effective January 1, 2022. He has been part of Mighty’s leadership team since 1988, serving as Chief Financial Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer during his tenure. Prior to his role at Mighty, he was an Investment Officer with North Riverside Venture Group and a Director with Hayes Microcomputer Products. His work experience includes expatriate assignments in the Middle East and Europe.

Ken is a cum laude alumnus of Washington & Lee University and received a fellowship to the University of Alabama where he earned his MBA in 1980. He is an Advisor Emeritus of the Board of Advisors for the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics at Washington & Lee.

Josh D'Agostino

Josh joined Mighty as Vice President, Business Development in 2016.  Today, he serves as President and CEO with responsibilities for the Sales, Franchise Operations, Franchise Development, IT, and Human Resources/Office Administration Departments.  He also oversees the Atlanta Company Operation and competitive acquisitions.

Prior to joining Mighty, Josh was Director, New Business Development for Genuine Parts Company/NAPA AUTO PARTS, a Fortune 250 company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.  He focused on recruiting prospects for NAPA store ownership, competitive acquisitions, and managing a $250 million loan program guaranteed by Genuine Parts Company.

Josh has served as a volunteer leader in several community organizations, such as: the Inman Park Cooperative Preschool’s Board of Directors, Congregation Shearith Israel, the Advisory Committee for Camp Barney Medintz, and VP, Fundraising, for the Midtown High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization.

Ashley Druica

Ashley joined Mighty as Vice President of Marketing in October 2021. Prior to that, she was on the executive leadership team for a national financial technology company serving retailers in the furniture, automotive, jewelry and optical verticals.

Originally from Columbus, Georgia and before moving to Atlanta, Ashley ran the Marketing and Public Relations department for St. Joseph’s School for the Blind in Jersey City, New Jersey. She partnered with big names such as the New York Yankees, Tiffany’s, UPS and Conair to support charitable contributions for the not-for-profit organization.

Ashley loves giving back to her community, and serves as the President of her HOA and Web/Email Coordinator for her daughters’ elementary school.

Sean Milligan

Sean Milligan joined Mighty Distributing System of America, LLC in January, 2021 as Vice President, Operations. Prior to joining Mighty, Sean spent 21 years with Genuine Parts Company/NAPA Auto Parts in various roles including Senior Director of Category Management, Product Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and Business Analyst.

Gary Vann

Gary started his career with Mighty as a salesperson in Northern Virginia in 1975. In three years, he rose to the top 5 in the country in sales. In 1979, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where as General Manager, he guided the Company Operations there to dramatic growth.

In April of 1981, Gary joined the Mighty Home Office team where he has had several responsibilities including selling Mighty franchises, national and regional account sales as well as general sales and marketing management. Known for his creativity and enthusiasm, over the years Gary has championed many new product introductions, service innovations and new technology adoption.

Gary and his wife Gayle have 5 children and 10 grandchildren. He would be happy to show you pictures of them if you have awhile! Gary loves to tackle new projects, enjoys reading and continuing to learn. His motto: “Try and get a little better each day.” He enjoys golf and would be better at it if he had time to play it more.

Keith E. Healy

As an automotive enthusiast, Keith was destined to spend his professional career in the automotive industry. At a young age, he began learning the mechanical side of automobiles and built his first engine at age 16.

Keith’s professional career in the automotive field began in 1984 when he joined Brake Check in Houston, Texas. There, he gained experience managing multiple retail locations. In 1987, Keith became the first in-field brake trainer for Meineke Car Care Centers, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he was responsible for helping over 700 Meineke franchise locations add brake repair to their service offering. Keith became Director of Training for Meineke in 1990. After six years at Meineke corporate, he acquired two Meineke franchises in Atlanta, Georgia. A third location was added shortly after beginning operations.

In 2003, after ten years of successful operation, Keith sold the business and started a new career with Mighty Auto Parts as Director of Undercar Programs. This role included managing all aspects of product program development. He also took responsibility for Mighty franchise product training. In January 2019, Keith was promoted to his current role. As VP of Product Management, his responsibilities include managing product lifecycles, supplier relationships, quality control, and brand integrity.

Chris Adams

Chris joined Mighty as Vice President, Franchise Development & Operations in January 2020. Chris’s primary responsibilities are to develop new distribution opportunities in open locations across the US and the Globe. His team is also responsible for helping these operations grow through business consulting, training, and sharing best practices.

Prior to joining Mighty, Chris spent 16 years in several senior level roles at GreatAmerica Financial Services, one of the largest independent equipment financing companies in the US. As Vice President & General Manager for the Healthcare team, Chris was responsible for all aspect of growing the Healthcare division including the successful integration of financing into the product sales cycle with Fortune 500 companies. Chris started his GreatAmerica career in the Automotive division helping franchise systems launch new automotive services and signage initiatives with complementary financing programs.

Before joining Mighty, Chris and his family spent two years on an epic 50 state road trip in an RV with his wife and two girls. He would be thrilled to talk about his “Once in a lifetime” adventure.

Mike Hudgins

Mike began his career in 1978, by working in the Mighty warehouse in North Carolina. Two months later, after training and working with the sales team, he transitioned into selling.  After attending the Mighty Sales school in early ‘79, Mike was a Top 5 Salesperson for Mighty for a number of years before becoming the manager of the North Carolina franchise operation.

In this role, Mike was still heavily involved selling on the road, working with salespeople and growing sales for the North Carolina operation.  Mike came to the Home Office in 1988 as the Sales Training Manager heading up sales schools and making sales visits to the system.

Today, Mike’s overall responsibilities include National Accounts, Sales Schools, National Sales incentives, seminars at Mighty meetings, attending and speaking at national trade shows, and customer training events.  He regularly invests over 100 days a year in the field with the salespeople to train, make sales calls, attend trade shows and more.

Matt Shaw

A car guy in the truest sense, Matt has owned over 70 cars from muscle cars to European brands. He is extremely passionate about the automotive industry.

Matt’s professional career began in 2000 with franchise system Big O Tires in Evergreen, Colorado. He managed multiple locations and at age 24 was the youngest franchisee in Big O Tires history in Thornton, Colorado. Matt later partnered in multiple locations to include Des Moines, Iowa. In 2012, he worked as a Service Manager at Ken Garff car dealership group gaining valuable experience in the dealership arena.

In 2015, Matt moved back to Colorado and this is where his Mighty Adventure began. He was Director of Sales for the Colorado Mighty Franchise, Valvoline, Shell, Petro Canada and Carbright brands for West Direct Oil for 5 years.

Matt moved to Atlanta, Georgia to join the Mighty Home Office in 2019, as the Director of Sales with an emphasis on the Chemical Business and U.S. Sales. Matt was promoted to his current role as Senior Director of Sales in January 2022. His responsibilities include: U.S Sales, Training Curriculum and National & Regional Account management for key accounts.

Mike Hinderleider

Mike joined Mighty in May of 2017. He has extensive experience in the Lubricants Industry and a sincere passion for the Mighty business. Mike’s career includes 15 years with Quaker State, 6 years with ExxonMobil, 12 ½ years with McPherson Oil Companies and 3 years with Martin Lubricants. Mike holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Saint Leo University. Mike’s experience includes: Fast Lube Trainer for the Northeast United States, Regional Coatings Manager for the Southeast along with Sales Manager and Regional Manager positions representing the Mobil, Quaker State, Castrol, and Kendall brands. He also has represented private label, and Independent Lubricant Manufactured branded products.

Mike’s responsibilities at Mighty include building and ensuring we have best in class programs for both Mighty Engine Guard and VS7® Chemicals programs.

Ronnie Barassi

Experience includes over 20-years in the automotive aftermarket and lubricant industry – seasoned sales background/experience in new account acquisition and market penetration coupled with new product launches, operational logistics and brand management. Responsibilities include international business development in Latin America and the Middle East, and U.S. based franchise development including National/Regional Accounts.  Account base focus includes new/used car dealerships, quick lubes/service centers, tire dealers, fleets and independent automotive maintenance, in addition to strategic lubricant marketer alliances.

Mark Spruill

Mark joined the Mighty team in 1994 as a senior systems analyst supporting the computer systems and IT needs of the company’s nationwide franchise network.  Since that time, he has expanded his role and responsibilities to meet the challenge of directing all areas of Mighty’s technology.  His past experience developing accounting software, specializing in inventory and purchasing systems for a financial services company, has uniquely equipped him with the skills to benefit Mighty’s inventory management and distribution business model.

Mark has enjoyed working with technology ever since the early days of personal computers.  He still finds himself craving the latest gadget, reading about scientific progress and new discoveries, and enjoying a good sci-fi movie.  When taking a beak from technology, he can be found playing with his dogs, taking a hike, or playing in his church band.

Carmen Strickland

Carmen joined Mighty as a Programmer Analyst in 1993. Today, she serves as the Director of Franchise Operations.  Her responsibilities include onboarding new franchises, working with existing franchises and leads our IMPACT groups (20 group). She has worked in IT and Product Department during her long career with Mighty.

Prior to joining Mighty, Carmen was a Licensed Optician for Pearle Vision Center. She worked in the optical industry since a junior in high school.  Carmen received her Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.

Carmen volunteers with the American Diabetes Association on their Tour de Cure fundraiser.  She is a die-hard “Roll Tide” fan.

David McCabe

Since 1998, David’s role with Mighty has been the same…helping to grow the Mighty System!  David identifies strategic prospects in open and available markets. He then shares the many benefits associated with integrating Mighty’s unique distribution model alongside their core businesses. David is often the initial contact with many of our prospective franchise partners and enjoys visiting them to determine if Mighty’s model is a “good fit”. Over the years, David has flown and driven countless miles across the US sharing the Mighty Story causing him to sometimes quip, “Actually, I’m a professional rental car driver!”

Holding a Broadcast Communications degree from the University of Florida, David worked briefly with HBO in NYC and cable TV companies in Florida before discovering his knack for selling.  A 10-year career as a loan originator specializing in multi-family housing projects across the country, attending 20+ state and regional housing conferences each year, helped hone his skills before his arrival at Mighty.

David enjoys tennis and driving his convertible sports car on the weekends.

Rachel Overby

Rachel is a marketing and communications professional with more than ten years of experience in the aftermarket automotive parts market. Prior to her role at Mighty, she was an internal communications manager for a 500+ formalwear retail store chain. In 2007, that company was acquired by a larger brand and Rachel was retained to develop and implement the communications processes for the combined 1,000+ locations. Her previous roles included marketing manager, program development consultant and corporate trainer. Today, Rachel is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Mighty Auto Parts, where she is responsible for the strategic planning and alignment of goals with the sales and product teams to create and implement effective go-to market strategies for new and existing products, systems, programs, and services. She also manages internal and external communications for both digital and analog mediums and supports all content development for Mighty national sales and business meetings. Rachel graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Teri Hudspeth

Keith Wilson

Pam Hill

Randy Birmingham

Randy served in the military with the USMC in his early years.  He was educated at Jackson State Community College and UT Martin. He worked 20 years at the Bendix Corporation known as Honeywell today. Randy held many positions and several promotions later, left as the Plant Administrator to join Mighty.

Randy Mighty in June of 1992 as Distribution Manager, and he is currently Director of Global Logistics Distribution and Logistics at MPC. He lives in Jackson, TN with his wife, Mary.  They have two grown children Randy, Jr. and Christy, and three grandchildren.

Steven Puffer

Steven joined Mighty as the Human Resources Manager in 2016.  Today, he serves as the General Manager of Company Operations and Human Resources Manager.  His responsibilities include overseeing the local company-owned franchise, all available franchises territory, and Human Resources at Mighty’s distribution hub – Mighty Product Center.

Before joining Mighty, Steven spent ten years as the Director of Operations for a Staffing/Security Guard company headquartered in Jackson, TN.  He was responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial growth, planning, and synergy between the two companies.

Steven has served as a volunteer leader in several community organizations, such as the Dream Center’s Board of Directors, Leadership University Board of Directors, United Way’s Finance Committee Chair, and head of Leadership Jackson’s selection committee.