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July 2008
    June 2007
    • Dr. Vinyl & Associates is proud to announce 35 years of service to the automotive & commercial industry. Dr. Vinyl was founded in 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri by David Isley. He and his wife, Marcia, worked with local restaurants, repairing torn, burnt, chipped and peeling vinyl booths and chairs, but soon discovered there were many similar repairs to be done at car dealerships. The couple did repairs for clients in the Kansas City area until 1981, when they began franchising. Today, franchisees and associates of The Dr. Vinyl Group (Dr. Vinyl & The Doctors Touch) offers Automotive Paint Repair, Paintless Dent Removal, complete Upholstery Repair and Vinyl Siding Repair in addition to the leather and vinyl repairs introduced 35 years ago. Since 1981, currently, The Dr. Vinyl Group has over 800 technicians in the field in 16 countries.
    • The Dr. Vinyl Group was delighted to host the annual Nebraska Golf Tournament. The tournament was held on June 9th at the multiple award winning 18 hole Championship Golf Course, The Woodland Hills in Eagle, NE.
    • Also a warm welcome to new franchise associates Justin Walton & Terry Guess – The Doctors Touch Auto Paint Repair Technicians. Both Justin & Terry joined Curt Pribble-The Doctors Touch of Indianapolis, IN. Terry was a warehouse worker before joining The Dr. Vinyl Group. Justin was in the Pizza delivery business as well as a HVAC technician. Justin’s father, Bobby Walton, is also a Doctors Touch Auto Paint Repair Technician.
    • Welcome new franchise associate David Riffel– Interior Repair Technician for Rex Morris-Dr. Vinyl of Hoosierland, IN. Prior to joining Dr. Vinyl, David designed custom stereo sub boxes and installed stereos in high end vehicles such as Mercedes, BMW & Lexus. David also owned his own construction company building custom homes and remodeling older houses.
    May 2007
    • DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch services all these industries? AMBULANCES, AUTO DEALERS (new & used), AUTO OWNERS, BODY SHOPS, RV’s & CAMPER SALES, CASINOS, CITY & GOVERNMENT VEHICLES, CLASSIC CAR OWNERS, FLEET VEHICLES, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, LIMOUSINE COMPANIES, MARINAS, MOTORCYCLES, RESTAURANTS, SCHOOL BUSES, SEMI TRUCKS, TAXIS & MORE. Click on “Find Your Doc” for the Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch technician nearest to you.
    • The first Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch Northeast Regional Convention was held May 19th in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Doug Yonkouski & Eileen Wallace, Dr. Vinyl of Western Massachusetts, along with Dan Wallace, hosted this seminar at their service center. There were 32 Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch partners that attended the show. The seminar allows the partners to learn new techniques and share information regarding current trends in the industry.
    • Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch have scheduled the first Southwest Regional Convention to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada in mid July. The seminar will feature new techniques and services for associates in the region to offer. This event is for Franchise Partners Only!
    • Welcome new franchise owner Mathew Missey – Dr. Vinyl of Metro East Illinois. Mathew is very excited to join Dr. Vinyl and will start operations immediately.
    • Welcome new franchise associates Carlos Guaman – Interior Repair Technician for Dr. Vinyl of Ecuador & Aaron Hensen – Interior Repair Technician for Dr. Vinyl of Indianapolis, IN.
    April 2007
    • Dr Vinyl and The Doctors Touch just returned from the National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show in Atlanta GA. The show was a big success. We have several very qualified & excited entrepreneurs interested in the Atlanta market. Soon, the services of Dr. Vinyl & The Doctors Touch will be available in the metropolitan area. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Janet Pribble or Brian Becker at 1-800-531-6600 for more details.