Dwyer Group shuffles management to power growth

The company operates over 1,500 franchise business units in 10 countries.

The Dwyer Group, owner of several service-based franchise brands, said it has promoted several key executive managers to support its growth plan.

“At The Dwyer Group, I am blessed to be surrounded by a team of executives who have gone above and beyond to support me as CEO for over 15 years,” Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO who was promoted to chief chairman of the company, said in a press release.

Mike Bidwell, the President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and CEO of The Dwyer Group while Mary Kennedy Thompson has been appointed Executive Vice President of The Dwyer Group and also will retain her current title as President of Mr. Rooter,  the group’s largest business for full-service plumbing and drain cleaning, fully operated by franchisees.

Debbie Wright-Hood, a daughter of the founder of the Dwyer Group and Chief Administrative Officer of the company, has also been appointed to The Dwyer Group Board of Directors.

The Dwyer Group, which holds seven franchise businesses for residential and commercial services, started in 1981 in Wace, Texas. The group consists of Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter, Rainbow International, and the The Grounds Guys.

The company operates over 1,500 franchise business units in 10 countries.

The Dwyer Group is part of private equity company TZP Group.