For over 30 years, the Moran Family of Brands has been a leader in the automotive franchise industry. Two of those automotive franchises, Mr. Transmission and Milex Complete Auto Care, have seen great growth and serve customers all over the U.S. By Nancy E. Williams
Moran Family of Brands manages Mr. Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care and Alta Mere (recently rebranded Turbo Tint). Respectively, the businesses repair and install transmission systems and drivetrain components, offer a wide menu of general automotive-repair services, and provide automotive window-film and paint protection film installation. By Nancy E. Williams
When Don McDuffee was only 5, he cracked open his broken Power Wheels truck and fixed it. Fascinated by cars, the mechanic-in-training saved all of his spare cash to purchase a beat-up Dodge Ram 50 when he was just 14. He worked on the hunk of metal with his father for two years, restoring it and turning it into a low-rider pickup just in time for his 16th birthday. By Jessica Jones
With four adopted children and five foster children, the Young family of Dade City, Florida, has more mouths to feed than most. Transporting a brood of nine around town for medical visits, school and extracurricular activities is also not a simple task. While opening their hearts and their home to nine children certainly has its rewards, it hasn’t been financially easy for this family. By Rochelle Miller