Tekmetric Announces New President & Chief Operating Officer

Seasoned SaaS Leader Lauren Langston Joins Auto Repair Software Provider to Drive Strategic Growth

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tekmetric, the leading automotive repair software company, has appointed Lauren Langston as the company's new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a proven record of scaling SaaS companies, Langston aims to position Tekmetric as the essential platform for repair shops, helping shop owners streamline operations and boost profitability.

“Lauren’s extensive experience in scaling SaaS businesses and her strategic understanding of customer-focused technology make her a great fit for Tekmetric,” said Sunil Patel, Founder and CEO of Tekmetric. “She knows how to turn big ideas into results. With the auto repair industry continuing to grow in complexity, Lauren’s leadership will ensure Tekmetric continues to provide shop owners with the solutions they need to thrive.”

As President & COO, Langston will work alongside Patel to lead efforts to optimize operations, scale customer success and drive platform innovation. She will also collaborate closely with the Tekmetric team to identify new growth opportunities and strengthen Tekmetric’s position as an industry leader and the de facto platform for the auto repair ecosystem.

“I’m excited to join Tekmetric at such a pivotal moment for the auto repair industry,” said Langston. “This is an industry with immense opportunity, and Tekmetric is playing a critical role in helping shops adapt to evolving technologies and customer expectations. I look forward to building on the platform’s success and finding new ways to deliver results to shop owners as they navigate this rapidly changing landscape.”

Langston’s professional journey includes leadership roles at industry-leading technology companies. Langston was previously Chief Operating Officer at Kantata, a cloud-based platform for professional services firms, and Mavenlink, an online project and resource management platform. Prior to Mavenlink, Lauren was a technology investor at Goldman Sachs. Throughout her career, Langston has demonstrated exceptional expertise in strategy, operations, financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and customer success.

The announcement follows Tekmetric’s continued growth in 2024, including its merger with Shopgenie, the leading auto repair shop CRM.

About Tekmetric

Tekmetric, a leading auto repair technology company, improves auto repair shops through the relentless pursuit of innovation. Tekmetric’s cloud-based shop management solution, including a shop management system, integrated payments, technology integrations and real-time data, empowers auto repair shops nationwide. With Tekmetric, shop owners can create transparency, enhance productivity, increase profitability and deliver a superior customer experience for vehicle owners. For more information, visit www.tekmetric.com.