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In 1990, Barbara Moran-Goodrich co-founded Moran Industries, Inc. with her father, Dennis, and has held the title of CEO/President since 1999. As a franchisor in the automotive aftermarket industry, Barbara and her father grew Moran Industries into a prominent automotive repair and vehicle accessory franchisor, which includes Mr. Transmission, the 2nd largest transmission franchise in the U.S, Multistate Transmission, Dr. Nicks Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care, Alta Mere Toys for your Car and Smartview Window Solutions. Barb has over 22 years experience within the franchising and automotive industry which includes owning and operating a transmission repair franchise. In 2010, she purchased the company from her father and re-branded the company name to Moran Family of Brands to better represent the many franchise brands that are part of the system. She is the majority shareholder of the company and continues to be one of the only female owners and CEO’s at the helm of a leading automotive aftermarket franchisor. With 160 franchises in 22 states, Moran Family of Brands was one of the first franchisors’ in the automotive aftermarket industry to offer cobranded and tri-branded opportunities within their brand portfolio.