The people standing behind your shop.

Jim Dykstra grew up in the automotive repair business and understands the pride and responsibility that comes with running a family shop. His vision for GreatWater 360 Auto Care is to give family-run business owners a thoughtful path to retirement while bringing their shops into a larger support platform that helps them continue delivering the quality care and service customers have come to expect.

As Founder and CEO, Jim leads GreatWater with a belief that strong local repair shops should continue serving their communities, even as the industry changes around them. His focus is on preserving what made each shop successful while building the resources, systems, and support needed to help it compete for the future.

Jim has also been active across the automotive aftermarket, including leadership roles with the Auto Care Association and industry committees focused on education, service dealers, and emerging technologies.

Scott Anderson has spent more than 30 years in the automotive and fleet service industry, working across independent shops, large organizations, and leadership roles focused on operational growth.

At GreatWater, Scott is responsible for how shops are supported after they join the network. His work centers on communication, teammate development, clear processes, and helping local teams continue delivering the customer experience that made their shop trusted in the first place.

For owners, Scott’s role is especially important after the sale. He helps ensure the transition is not just completed, but carried forward with discipline, care, and a focus on the people who make each shop successful.

Taylor Mitchell leads GreatWater’s people, technology, and administrative support functions, helping ensure shops have the systems and resources they need behind the scenes.

With more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Taylor has worked on software, data systems, and technology initiatives designed to improve efficiency and create better visibility for operators. Her background also includes work supporting the independent aftermarket and protecting access to the vehicle data shops need to compete.

At GreatWater, Taylor’s work directly supports the promise owners care about most: that their teams will be supported, their shops will have stronger tools, and the business will be positioned for the future without losing its local identity.

Kyle Fitzpatrick leads GreatWater’s finance organization with more than 15 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

As CFO, Kyle brings financial discipline to both the transaction process and the long-term support behind the business. His role helps ensure owners have clarity and confidence as they evaluate a potential transition, while also helping GreatWater build a stable foundation for continued investment in its shops.

Kyle is a CPA and brings a thoughtful, ethical approach to financial leadership. For owners, that means working with a team that values transparency, careful planning, and responsible growth.

Mike Paxton leads owner conversations and acquisition strategy for GreatWater.

A CPA by training, Mike has spent more than 22 years helping companies grow through acquisitions, including work across five private equity-backed platforms. Much of his career has focused on family-owned businesses, giving him a strong understanding of the personal and professional considerations that come with selling.

At GreatWater, Mike’s role is to help owners explore what the next chapter could look like. He brings experience, clarity, and respect to the process, with a focus on preserving what makes each business special while helping determine whether GreatWater is the right long-term home.

Mike Finke leads marketing and communications for GreatWater, helping local shops stay connected to their customers, communities, and teammates.

Mike has spent more than 20 years in advertising, brand strategy, customer experience, and marketing. Before joining GreatWater, he helped develop the company’s brand and philosophy as a consultant, giving him a deep understanding of what GreatWater stands for and why local shop identity matters.

For owners, Mike’s role is to make sure the shop’s name, reputation, and customer relationships remain central. His team supports local marketing, customer communication, reputation management, and storytelling that reflects the trust each shop has already earned.

Tim Maggio helps GreatWater shops find new opportunities to grow while staying focused on the customer experience and the work happening inside the shop.

Tim brings 16 years of automotive aftermarket experience, including leadership across sales, operations, product strategy, category management, inventory management, teammate development, and vendor programs. His background gives him a practical understanding of how shops operate and what they need to compete.

At GreatWater, Tim works with key partners and internal teams to develop programs and strategic initiatives that support shop performance, create revenue opportunities, and give local teams stronger tools to serve their customers.

Nick Prince has spent more than 25 years in the automotive industry, starting in a dealership at age 14 and later helping build a family-owned dealership alongside his father. Since joining Dykstra’s Auto Service in 2008, Nick has been part of every acquisition and integration as the company grew into GreatWater 360 Auto Care.

Today, Nick leads the integration of newly acquired shops into the GreatWater network. His role begins where the transaction ends: helping teams navigate change, preserving the local culture that made each shop successful, and making sure teammates have the support they need from day one.

Growing up in a family dedicated to the automotive industry, Nick understands that transition is personal. His focus is on helping owners, teammates, and shop leaders move into the next chapter with clarity, care, and confidence.

Tess Kamjula leads GreatWater’s people function, overseeing Human Resources, including benefits, leaves, employee relations, talent acquisition, and payroll.

She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across retail operations and human resources. Tess began her career with Target, spending 10 years in store leadership and HR roles before joining Goodyear, where she spent eight years in leadership positions supporting retail operations, including time as a Regional District Manager and HR leader.

At GreatWater, Tess brings an operator’s perspective to HR. She understands that supporting teammates means building practical people programs that work in the real world of the shop, not just on paper.

Her focus is on creating a strong teammate experience, developing leaders, supporting culture, and helping people grow in a business where they can do meaningful work and build a future.

Tara is a licensed CPA with more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry and a background in public accounting. As Corporate Controller, she leads GreatWater’s multi-entity accounting and reporting, bringing deep expertise in financial controls, GAAP compliance and the financial complexities of automotive operations.

Tara plays an important role as new shops join GreatWater, ensuring their financials are integrated with accuracy and consistency while providing clarity throughout the transition. Her disciplined approach helps build the stable financial foundation each shop needs for its next chapter.

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Brandon Johnson brings more than 27 years of automotive industry experience, beginning his career as a technician before moving into service manager, multi-unit manager, operations manager, and regional leadership roles.

Because Brandon has worked at nearly every level of the business, he understands what shop teams need from the people supporting them. His leadership is grounded in hands-on experience, practical problem solving, and a clear focus on team development.

As a Regional Leader, Brandon works closely with shop leaders and district teams to help maintain strong operations, support teammates, and protect the customer experience that local shops have worked hard to earn.

Jensen Scott understands the owner’s side of the table because he has lived it.

With more than 25 years in the automotive aftermarket, Jensen has led districts, owned independent parts stores, and owned a successful automotive repair shop. His shop joined GreatWater in 2022 and went on to earn Shop of the Year honors in 2023.

Jensen later stayed with GreatWater and became a District Manager, leading the company’s largest district before stepping into a Regional Leader role. His path gives him a unique perspective on what owners, teammates, and customers experience through a transition.

For owners considering GreatWater, Jensen represents something important: the business can move forward, the team can keep growing, and the people who built the shop can still play a meaningful role in its next chapter.

Danny Van Scoy leads multi-district operations across Texas, helping shop teams grow with structure, accountability, and consistent execution.

Danny brings more than 15 years of multi-unit leadership experience, including leading large teams through growth and change. Prior to GreatWater, he led enterprise-level initiatives that generated significant sales growth by developing leaders and aligning teams at scale.

At GreatWater, Danny’s work is focused on helping shops execute well without losing sight of the people and standards that made them successful. He supports district and shop leaders with the leadership systems, coaching, and operational discipline needed to keep growing the right way.