By Jim Utter
Director of Journalism
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions on Tuesday announced the appointment of a new vice president and general manager, effective immediately.
David Dougherty will assume the role of vice president and general manager of the company which was formed in 2019. Dougherty brings 28 years of experience in a variety of leadership positions in PDQ Manufacturing, a brand within VWS.
OPW VWS consists of five brands. In addition to PDQ, there is Belanger Inc., Innovative Control Systems, Kesseltronics and Transchem. Together, they create a single source for all vehicle wash needs.
“David has deep industry experience, and he has done a fantastic job managing PDQ, expanding its leadership in the In-Bay-Automatic space.” said Kevin Long, President of OPW. “I’m confident that his industry and his management expertise will position him well in his new role.”
In his new role, Dougherty will focus on bringing holistic, innovative and growth-oriented solutions leveraging the VWS brands, ensuring continued success and growth.
“I look forward to working with the VWS team to drive further innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers.” Dougherty said.
Dougherty will succeed Keith Moye, who will retire effective April 30, 2025. Following an accomplished career spanning 16 years at OPW, Moye leaves behind a legacy of leadership, innovation, and dedication to the company’s mission.
Moye has been instrumental in crafting the OPW brand through his focus on corporate marketing, digital marketing and worked on the acquisitions of Belanger, ICS, and Transchem Group.
“It has been an honor to be part of OPW and work alongside such an incredible team,” said Moye. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I have full confidence that David Dougherty will lead the VWS business to new heights.”
Dougherty and Moye will work closely together over the upcoming months to ensure a smooth transition.
