I started in the car wash business at age 16, left and came back two years ago. It was the best decision I ever made!”

Jonathan Kierman, executive vice president, Super Star Car Wash

Your Name: Jonathan Kierman, executive vice president

Business Name: Super Star Car Wash, 3517 N. Hunt Highway 

Town/Neighborhood: Florence

Hours of operation: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Professional background highlights: 30+ years in retail, including leading field and marketing operations for Jockey International, Vera Bradley and Famous Footwear.

What I do: Oversee sales, marketing and IT for the company, as well as support our executive team

What I like most about doing business here: We want to be woven into the fabric of the communities in which we serve and are thrilled to be part of the community in Florence

What am I promoting: Unlimited car washes, free vacuums, free microfiber towels, free air.

What I’m excited about and why: Our expansion into Florence provides us the opportunity to serve another community in Arizona and bring our outstanding car wash to the area.

Favorite community cause and why: We have multiple community causes we are involved with but have been partnered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Valley for four years and love being able to support this great cause.

When and why I started my business/employment here: I started in the car wash business at age 16, left and came back two years ago. It was the best decision I ever made!

My guiding philosophy: Take risks and don’t be afraid to fail forward.