Barbara Moran

Chief Executive Officer and President
Moran Industries, Inc.

As co-founder of Moran Industries, Inc., Barbara Moran has more than 18 years experience within the franchising and automotive industries. Currently Moran presides as president and CEO of Moran Industries’ franchising automotive service brands that include transmission repair, general engine repair and diagnostics, vehicle accessories and now commercial and residential window film installation.  The franchise system’s service brands include Mr. Transmission, Multistate Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care, Alta Mere Toys for Your Cars, Dr. Nick’s Transmission and recently-added Smartview Window Solutions. Moran has been active as a member of several IFA committees focusing on franchise relations and women’s mentorship.  Moran currently chairs the Franchise Relations Committee, is a mentor to women through the Women’s Franchise Committee Mentorship Program and was a member of the WFC.  In 2002, Moran co-founded the Chicago Women’s Franchise Network.  She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association, the Entrepreneur’s Organization and the National Association for Female Executives.  Moran has authored articles for Franchising World, Transmission Digest and Franchise Update and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Crain’s.  Recently she has served as a finalist judge to the 2006 and 2007 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization.