Leeds West Groups
About The Leeds West Groups
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Leeds West Groups (LWG) is a management platform founded in 2009 by CEO Judd Kyle Shader. It specializes in the acquisition, ownership, and management of national automotive repair franchise brands across the United States.
Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, LWG operates three distinct brands: Midas, Big O Tires, and SpeeDee Oil Change. This positions the company as a leader in the automotive franchise industry.
Locations
LWG's portfolio includes over 125 locations across 18 states. Key states with LWG operations are:
- Colorado
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Oklahoma
- Nebraska
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
- Delaware
- Texas
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- Westminster, CO, USA
This wide footprint allows LWG to serve a diverse customer base with a broad range of automotive services.
Real Estate and Investments
Besides automotive repair services, LWG manages a national real estate portfolio. It acquires and owns properties where its franchise locations operate.
The company also pursues outside investments, seeking high-growth opportunities beyond its core automotive and real estate sectors.
Leadership Team
LWG's leadership includes:
- CEO and Board Member: Judd Kyle Shader
- Chairman of the Board: Joshua A. Weinreich
- Board Members: David H. B. Smith, Jr., Benjamin M. Lefkowitz, and Markus Hockenson
Under this team's guidance, LWG has reached notable milestones, including acquiring Auto Systems Experts in 2017. This added 42 Midas locations across six states to its portfolio.