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The Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association:

Promote and secure improvement in and development of the carwash industry;
Provide a means for maintaining high standards in the carwash industry and to promote ethics and good relations among suppliers, manufacturers, operators, employees and customers;
Study and develop improved methods for washing, cleaning and servicing vehicles and acquire, preserve and disseminate information for the improvement of the industry;
To operate cooperatively with the International Carwash Association when appropriate for developing programs to improve the industry and individual operations;
To increase the knowledge and efficiency of members through education and conferences

History

MCA was formed in May 1997 to address regional and local carwash issues, and began a growth trend in 1999 when severe water use restrictions were enacted due to local drought conditions. These restrictions failed to recognize the very existence of these companies by limiting their hours and times of operations.

MCA mobilized quickly to unite companies within the Maryland, Washington D.C, Virginia, Delaware and West Virginia states to undertake a comprehensive education and lobbying campaign aimed at fairly representing the carwash industry’s point of view.

The success in these efforts (repeal of water restrictions for carwashes) proved the need for an ongoing organization whose sole purpose was to represent the carwash industry within the Mid-Atlantic region.

Today, MCA is a dynamic, growing association representing the many interests of the carwash industry before state legislative and regulatory bodies; providing a resource for individuals and organizations to learn about the industry and to forge partnerships for common goals; providing services to members to increase efficiency and profitability; offering a forum for exchange of ideas on marketing, operations and other business issues; and providing networking opportunities for industry participants to meet and interact with other carwash operators.

Meetings

MCA holds 4 member meetings during the year, usually in different parts of the region.

Member Services

MCA offers benefits that will help your business thrive and keep you up to date in this changing industry.
Meetings, seminars, wash tours and open houses (free/discounted)
Advocacy for industry in region
On-line membership directory and other member contact information
Wash Finder Index – (a listing of member car wash locations available to the public)
Supplier Finder
Membership decals (one per wash or office)
Web site with Members Only Section
Leadership opportunities

MCA Leadership

MCA Executive Director:

Rahel Rosner

With over 20 years of financial and operating experience.

Current President:

Tom Morris, Chesapeake Carwash

Owner at Chesapeake Car Wash in Annapolis MD and built my dream wash in 2016 as always wanted to own a wash since I was a kid. I am a full time worker at the wash with a great staff of 30 + plus workers and look forward to being a big part as a board member. I also have been involved in the TV business for 20 years with the Washington Capitals and Washington Redskins as a game stats person and Manager of the TV booth during the games.

Past President:

Mike Ashley, VA Carwash Industries, Virginia

Operator VP:

Joseph Noel, Auto Bell

20 years of car wash experience with Autobell. Currently District Manager of the Mid-Atlantic region overseeing 7 full service locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware.

Past Operator VP

Tom Morris, Chesapeake Car Wash and Detail

Distributor VP:

Jonathan Braun, WashTech

Past Distributor VP:

Stuart Hammerschmidt, Shore Corp.

Stuart is President and co-owner of Shore Corporation, a Pittsburgh based company specializing in formulated chemical cleaning products. Shore manufactures three lines of products including car wash, building restoration and specialty cleaning. He holds board positions on the Pennsylvania Carwash Association, the Joint Chemical Group, the Chemical Association of Pittsburgh and is a past chairman of Pittsburgh Chemical Day.

Secretary

Helen Lee Dellheim, J.D.

Attorney turned co-owner of Dolly's Columbia Car Wash and commercial real estate broker for Maryland and D.C. Helping entrepreneurs to build wealth through business acquisitions and real estate.

Treasurer:

Jordan Rosner, Liberty 24/7 Carwash

Jordan, an engineer and entrepreneur, took a 30 year old 6 bay self-service and in-bay automatic car wash that was run into the ground and totally rejuvenated the place to be state of the art.

He is currently looking for more carwash and laundromat projects. Liberty 24-7 Car Wash is located in Sykesville, MD. Please feel free to stop by and say hello anytime.

Directors

Bob Heid, Consultant

Bob is a past MCA president. He brings experience as an operator, as well as an industry supplier.

Sean Larkin, Westminster Car Wash

Sean’s employment began in the car wash industry in 2004 as co-owner of Westminster Car Wash & Detailing in Westminster, MD. He joined the MCA as a member in 2004 and became an active board member in 2006. In that time, he has in a various capacities, including Treasurer.

Dave DuGoff, Owner College Park

John Moran, Sonny's Direct

John is a 25-year veteran of the car wash industry. He has been a single and multi-site manager of full-service, exterior, flex-serve and express exterior car washes. He's also worked in site development and acquisitions. He currently works as an Equipment Sales Rep for Sonny's Car Wash Services of the Mid-Atlantic serving customers in PA, NJ, DE and MD.