Mister Car Wash Appoints Mary Porter as Chief People Officer

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Mister Car Wash (NYSE: MCW) announced the appointment of Mary Porter as Chief People Officer. With over 30 years of experience in retail and human resources, including 12 years in HR-focused roles, Mary aims to enhance the company’s human resources strategy. Her responsibilities will include talent acquisition, employee engagement, payroll, and organizational development. CEO John Lai expressed enthusiasm about Mary’s extensive background and her commitment to fostering an employee-first culture. The company operates over 435 car washes in North America, focusing on quality customer experience and operational excellence.

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• Mary Porter's appointment expected to strengthen leadership and enhance employee engagement.
• Over 30 years of experience in retail and HR roles may bring valuable insights.

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• Concerns about continuity in leadership due to the management change.

New position reinforces commitment to people and culture

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the "Company" or "Mister"; NYSE: MCW) announced today the appointment of Mary Porter as Chief People Officer. Mary will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, payroll, and organizational development.

"We are excited to welcome Mary to Mister Car Wash. Her extensive experience and background will help strengthen our company and build upon our employee first culture," said John Lai, CEO of Mister Car Wash. "In the end, it’s all about people, and Mary comes to the table with a deep belief in the value of employee engagement and well-being."

Mary brings over 30 years of experience in retail and people leadership roles, including 12 years of HR-focused positions, most recently as the Vice President of Human Resources at Nordstrom. Mary holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Washington.

"I am thrilled to join Mister Car Wash and am looking forward to contributing to building and supporting the team as we scale to new heights," said Mary.

About Mister Car Wash® | Inspiring People to Shine®

Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE: MCW) operates over 435 car washes nationwide and has the largest car wash subscription program in North America. With over 25 years of car wash experience, the Mister team is focused on operational excellence and delivering a memorable customer experience through elevated hospitality. The Mister brand is anchored in quality, friendliness and a commitment to the communities we serve as good stewards of the environment and the resources we use. We believe that when you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. To learn more visit: https://mistercarwash.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include but are not limited to Mister Car Wash's expansion efforts and branding initiatives. Words including "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "seek," or "should," or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements or information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking.

These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: developments involving the Company's competitors and its industry; the Company's ability to attract new customers, retain existing customers and maintain or grow its number of subscription members; potential future impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; the Company's ability to open and operate new locations in a timely and cost-effective manner; the Company's ability to identify suitable acquisition targets and consummate such acquisitions on attractive terms; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand reputation; the Company's reliance on and relationships with third-party suppliers; risk related to the Company's indebtedness and capital requirements; risk related to governmental laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its business; the Company's ability to maintain security and prevent unauthorized access to electronic and other confidential information; and the other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as such factors may be updated from time to time in its other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.mistercarwash.com/.

These and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes in this press release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief People Officer of Mister Car Wash?

Mary Porter has been appointed as the new Chief People Officer of Mister Car Wash.

What experience does Mary Porter bring to Mister Car Wash?

Mary Porter brings over 30 years of experience in retail and HR, including 12 years in HR-focused roles.

What are Mary Porter's responsibilities at Mister Car Wash?

Mary Porter will be responsible for talent acquisition, employee engagement, payroll, and organizational development.

How many car washes does Mister Car Wash operate?

Mister Car Wash operates over 435 car washes nationwide.

When was Mary Porter appointed as Chief People Officer?

Mary Porter was appointed as Chief People Officer of Mister Car Wash on April 17, 2023.