Our executive leadership team has a mission to serve our family of brands with the tools and network they need to succeed. We value service, teamwork, accountability, transparency, and excellence and have a commitment to growth, both for our brands and our employees.
Steve Horton brings over 25 years of experience in the automotive and collision repair industry to his role as CEO of OpenRoad Collision. He began his career in North Texas as a service advisor and estimator, progressing through every operational role — from production and general management to regional leadership and executive oversight. Along the way, Steve has led large-scale teams and complex multi-market operations across the Southeast and Southwest, with responsibility for substantial revenue and organizational growth.
Steve’s leadership is deeply shaped by his hands-on experience and humble beginnings. Raised in a modest, hardworking home by parents who endured hardship and loss at a young age, Steve credits his values of grit, gratitude, and service to their example. He spent more than two decades on the road learning from different markets, systems, and leadership styles — all of which fuel his belief that the collision industry is built by people and must be led with purpose.
A graduate of the executive management program at UCLA’s Anderson School of Business, Steve combines operational discipline with strategic perspective. He brings a clear-eyed view of an industry that continues to evolve — becoming more complex, more technical, and more essential to the lives of customers and communities. Steve believes that leading in this environment requires thoughtful systems, continuous learning, and a deep commitment to the people doing the work every day.
At OpenRoad Collision, Steve is guiding the company through its next phase of strategic expansion — while staying rooted in the core belief that “On the OpenRoad, Everything is Possible” His mission is clear- to be the bridge that helps people and businesses move from where they are to where they want to be, creating generational opportunity through leadership, alignment, and operational excellence.
Martin Hornsby has built a career marked by long tenures and meaningful impact. He’s led finance and operations for well-known brands like Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Sport Clips, and most recently Smokey Mo’s BBQ. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling businesses, securing growth capital, and building teams that evolve from where they are to where they aspire to be. Martin brings a wealth of experience and a leadership style that aligns perfectly with our mission, vision, and values at Open Road Collision.
Martin is a Texas native and calls it home with his wife and three young children. Family is central to who he is, and his love for the outdoors, passed down through generations keeps him grounded. When he’s not helping his kids with baseball, you’ll find him spending time at his family’s pecan orchard.
His approach to leadership and business perfectly complements OpenRoad’s purpose- “To improve the lives of others”.
Sean Guthrie is a lifelong member of the collision repair industry—literally. Raised in a body shop, Sean learned the business from the ground up, performing every role from sweeping floors to repairing vehicles and working directly with customers. This hands-on foundation gave him a deep understanding of shop operations and a relentless drive for excellence.
With a natural talent for problem-solving and a decisive leadership style, Sean has earned a reputation as a results-driven operator who knows how to get things done. Prior to becoming COO at Open Road Collision, Sean spent several years as Director of Operations at Car Crafters, where he played a key role in scaling and optimizing one of the region’s most respected repair centers before it joined the Open Road network.
Sean is also a passionate voice in the industry, regularly contributing to collision repair publications and staying actively involved in shaping the future of automotive repair.
Todd Heaton brings over two decades of executive leadership in Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to OpenRoad Collision, with a distinguished track record of transforming organizations through strategic workforce management, compliance leadership, and culture-building.
As Head of HR, Todd oversees talent development, organizational growth, and compliance initiatives across our rapidly expanding network. His leadership is grounded in aligning HR and EHS strategies with business goals, fostering environments that prioritize safety, inclusivity, and performance excellence.
Throughout his career, Todd has led multi-site operations across North America and implemented HR and EHS programs that have achieved measurable success—including increasing employee retention from 62% to 89%, and maintaining an LTIR of 0.00 over 1 million hours worked. His expertise spans OSHA and CALOSHA compliance, executive leadership, workforce integration across 35+ states, and launching operations in new markets.
At OpenRoad Collision, Todd is focused on building scalable systems that empower people, support growth, and ensure every location reflects the company’s commitment to excellence. He is a perfect fit for our company’s purpose: To Improve the lives of others. That starts with our amazing team of employees!
OpenRoad Collision is pleased to announce the expansion of Allard Collision (“Allard”), a multi-shop operator (“MSO”) with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Allard added
OpenRoad Collision is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Allard Collision, a 4 location multi-shop operator (“MSO”) with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
OpenRoad Collision is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Bill Knight Collision, a 6 location multi-shop operator (“MSO”) with locations in Tulsa and Stillwater,
HOUSTON, TX, February 10th , 2023 — 1st Choice Collision (“1st Choice”), a subsidiary of OpenRoad Collision, is pleased to announce the opening of a
1st Choice Collision (“1st Choice”), a subsidiary company of OpenRoad Collision, is pleased to announce the opening of a new collision repair center in Alvin,
Trivest Partners (Miami, FL) and LP First Capital (Austin, TX) announced today the formation of OpenRoad, a family of leading brands within the collision repair