St. Louis — Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, an automotive service provider and tire retailer, has successfully completed its CEO succession plan, with Derek Basile assuming the role of chief executive officer. He succeeds Frank Kneller, who will transition to executive chairman and continue to support Dobbs’ strategy and M&A initiatives.
Basile joined Dobbs in early 2024 as chief financial officer and has played a key role in strengthening the company’s financial performance and strategic direction during a period of rapid growth. In 2025, Basile assumed additional responsibilities as chief operating officer, further expanding his leadership across the organization and helping build a scalable platform to support accelerated organic and M&A growth initiatives.
Over the last 2 years, Dobbs has grown its location count from 43 to more than 150 while more than doubling revenue through same-store sales growth, strategic rebuilding, greenfield openings and seven acquisitions.
“Derek has been a critical leader in building a world-class team and scalable operating platform,” says Kneller. “Dobbs is exceptionally well positioned for continued growth under his leadership.”
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, based in St. Louis, MO, is an independent tire and auto service provider with more than 150 locations across eight states. Since its inception in 1976, the company has differentiated itself as a “one-stop-shop” for tires and services with a loyal customer base.
SOURCE: Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers