Summit Wash Holdings, an industry-leading, membership-focused car wash group with operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey and Florida first established in 2022, recently celebrated its top-performing team members at the company’s annual Summit 500 recognition event, a nationwide program that drives competition, engagement, and operational excellence across all levels of the organization.
Developed to spotlight the highest achievers across Summit Wash Holdings’ locations (Russell Speeder’s, Speeders and Waters Car Wash), the Summit 500 recognizes teammates who excel in different performance areas. The initiative has become a cornerstone of Summit’s workplace culture; it fosters friendly competition, recognizing excellence, and strengthening the company’s commitment to engagement and retention.
This year’s winners were treated to a two-day celebration at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. More than 40 teammates, representing every level of the company joined for an unforgettable weekend.
Day one included a welcome reception at Top Golf, where attendees connected and celebrated their achievements. The second day featured an immersive experience at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens, followed by an afternoon at Firebird Racetrack, where teammates at the opportunity to experience the power of sports cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and Corvettes. The evening concluded with a dinner celebration.
“Our Summit 500 program isn’t just about rewarding high performance – it’s about celebrating people,” said Dan Pittman, CEO of Summit Wash Holdings. “These experiences create lasting connections across our company – they’re meaningful and important.”
Through recognition programs like Summit 500, Summit Wash Holdings continues to cultivate a culture of excellence and appreciation – one that empowers employees to grow with the organization and reinforces the company’s reputation as an industry leader.
“Culture is the core for us at Summit Wash Holdings,” said Kevin Matthews, Chief Operating Officer & President. “It’s what carries us through change, pressure, and growth. It’s the difference between building something functional and building something meaningful.”
Established in 2022 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Summit was initially formed through a partnership with Russell Speeder’s Car Wash, a 21-site family-owned car wash platform, and New Mountain Capital, a New York-based investment firm.
About Summit Wash Holdings
Established in 2022, Summit Wash Holdings (“Summit”) was initially formed through a partnership with Russell Speeder’s Car Wash, a family-owned car wash platform with 21 locations across the Northeast, Nebraska, and Florida markets. Russell Speeder’s, which was founded in 1963 by the Shullman family, is known throughout the industry for its unparalleled quality, service, and customer experience. Following its initial formation, Summit has continued to focus on growth in its core Northeast market while also growing its presence in the Florida market through the acquisitions of Waters Carwash in 2022. In 2025, the organization added the Speeders brand to its portfolio.
