AutoShop Answers Announces Scott Thorley as Vice President of Sales
AutoShop Answers has announced Scott Thorley as its vice president of sales in a recent press release.
Thorley brings a 25-plus year career spanning SaaS, automotive software, Fortune 500 technology, semiconductor systems, and executive leadership. Thorley has successfully led organizations at Intel, Cisco, AutoVitals, BrightView Technologies, Protractor, and most recently My Oil Sticker. His background includes executive management, full P&L oversight, technical and enterprise sales leadership, mergers & acquisitions involvement, and customer driven product growth.
“Scott Thorley is a major addition to our executive roster,” said Todd Westerlund, president of AutoShop Answers. “He brings the kind of flawless reputation, track record, and leadership our national platform requires as we accelerate into 2026. Scott is a superstar, and his expertise perfectly aligns with our vision for scaling AutoShop Answers and the Houston Boston Partnership nationwide.”
With Thorley's appointment, AutoShop Answers is also officially launching several key national initiatives for 2026, which will be spearheaded by Thorley:
- Key to Key to Callbacks Monthly Training Program
A recurring monthly business building program designed to help independent shops scale
through auto hospitality, communication, closing skills, callback mastery, and customer experience transformation. - “Courtside” Live In Shop Training (Monthly)
Hands-on implementation of Key to Key to Callbacks that brings classroom instruction inside the bays of working shops. - Quarterly 20 Group Meetings: AutoShop Answers with The Houston Boston Partnership
A new network for top tier operators focused on growth strategy, financial discipline, recruiting, AI automation, and multi unit expansion.
“Scott is not just a hire he is an absolute force multiplier,” said Todd Hayes, co-founder of the Houston Boston Partnership and creator of the Key to Key to Callbacks model. “He strengthens our 2026 game plan, enhances our training ecosystem, and adds tremendous value to our family of businesses. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team.”