Houston Boston Partnership Launches Website, Seeking to Expand as Private Equity Automotive Platform
The Houston Boston Partnership—a private equity platform servicing the independent automotive service sector—has launched a website offering an overview of its mission and family of businesses, according to a press release.
HBP consists of Adams Automotive, Pleasant Car Care, JB Auto Care, Now Auto Care, and most recently, Bartel's Auto Clinic and Scott's Auto Repair. It has generated over $65 million in annual revenue and has a projected $13 million in EBITDA.
The platform operates with the help of AutoShop Answers, providing it with a Fortune 500-level infrastructure. AutoShop Answers Founder and CEO Todd Hayes serves as HBP’s CEO.
With HBP’s website’s launch comes also the announcement of its leadership team, featuring several auto repair leaders such as Charlie Zlatkos, COO of Pleasant Car Care and 2024 Ratchet+Wrench All-Star Runner-Up, Dr. Dana Ñkaña, director of AutoShop Coaching, and many more:
Joe Adams, CEO of Adams Automotive
Bill Brusard, CGO and Founder of JB Auto Care
Sadie Nguyen, CFO
Michael Floyd, Chief AI Officer
Glenn Piccolo, General Managing Partner
Jose Garcia, President of Now Auto Care
Brian Rhodes, Director of Recruiting
Gary Walker, Managing Partner of Auto Shop Callbacks
Peter Sarantidis, General Managing Partner of Auto Tech Training
Joshua Spires, Director of AutoShop Media
“Our website isn't just a brochure—it's a declaration of who we are,” said Hayes. “We are platform builders, operators, and innovators. Our team doesn't just chase multiples—we create value beyond them.”
