John Teddy is the CEO at Straightaway, bringing extensive leadership experience from several high-profile companies. He has previously served as President of Take 5 Car Wash, Chief Strategy Officer at Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Chief Commercial Officer at Driven Brands. Additionally, John held roles as Vice President at Take 5 Oil Change, and worked in strategy and finance positions at Home Depot. John holds a degree from Vanderbilt University and has spent much of his life moving around, including time in Brazil, before settling in Charlotte, NC with his family.
John is married to his wife Emily, and together they have four children—Durham (15), Caroline (12), Parks (10), and Collins (8)—as well as three pets: a dog, bunny, and lizard. He is inspired by the famous quote from Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena…” This quote reflects John’s commitment to action and perseverance, a mindset he applies to both his professional and personal life. When he’s not working, John enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, watching sports, and spending time with his family.
His most interesting travel experience was visiting Machu Picchu in Peru, and while he doesn’t care for olives, he’s a big fan of any type of BBQ. With his wide range of interests and passions, John brings an adventurous and dedicated spirit to everything he does.
