Since 1957 · Based in the Southeast · Open to allAbout · Since 1957
About the Southeastern Car Wash AssociationOperators helping operators since 1957.
The Southeastern Car Wash Association brings together car wash owners, operators and vendors based in the Southeast and welcoming members everywhere, to learn from each other and run better washes.
1957, founded by car wash people.
A nonprofit 501(c)(6) car wash trade association.
Operators and the vendors who serve them, from anywhere. More answers →
What is SECWA?
What is the Southeastern Car Wash Association?
Our story
Nearly 70 years of Southeast operators.
SECWA was founded in 1957 by car wash people who figured they’d do better by sharing what works than by going it alone. That idea still runs everything we do: road shows and wash tours, networking nights, members-only Wash Talks and a member network that answers the phone.
We’re run by a board of operators and vendors from across the region.
Our mission
Make every Southeast wash better.
- Share real operator insight, not sales pitches
- Offer education operators can use Monday morning
- Connect operators and vendors across the Southeast
- Keep members ahead of regional regulation, water and safety issues
What members get
Built for operators
🎙️ Wash Talks, free for members
Join every live virtual Wash Talk free, plus the members-only recording library. Non-members pay $15 per live talk.
🤖 AI Equipment Assistant
Ask troubleshooting questions and get answers drawn from OEM manuals, including manuals uploaded by vendor members, with links to the source.
📇 Member directory
Look up operators and vendors across the Southeast. Members only.
🎟️ Member event pricing
Pay reduced member prices, or nothing, for SECWA road shows, tours and networking nights.
💼 Free job board posts
Post openings free. Listings stay up 60 days or until you take them down.
🎁 Referral credit
Share your link. Every new member you bring in credits your next renewal.
🧭 Stay Ahead updates
Get Southeast legislative updates, water and drought updates, and safety resources.
🏷️ Vendor visibility
Vendor members get a public Vendor Directory listing, can upload manuals to the AI Assistant, and get discounted sponsorships.
Leadership
Our board
Tyler Mooney
Brian Lancaster
Beau Watson
David Martin
Brian Snyder
Luis Pena Sanchez
Jeff Hyatt
Steve Fox
Candace Martin
Where we serve
About 11 southeastern states.
Members come from across the Southeast. Here are some of the places we’ve gathered recently.
- Tampa / St. Pete, FLRoad Show, June 2026
- Nashville, TNSouthern Tour, January 2026
- Mooresville, NCGolf Tournament & Road Show, Sept 2025
- Acworth, GASouthern Tour, Oct 2025
- Savannah, GASpring 2027 Road Show (upcoming)
Join the conversation
Follow SECWA on Facebook
Event photos, Wash Talk clips, job posts and operator questions.
The SECWA Newsletter
Stay in the loop.
Industry news, upcoming events and operator insight, straight to your inbox. Free for everyone, member or not.
Is SECWA a nonprofit?
Yes. SECWA is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) trade association.
Which states does SECWA serve?
We’re based in the Southeast and serve Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Operators and vendors from anywhere are welcome.
Who can join?
Car wash operators (owners and their teams) and vendors serving the industry. Join SECWA.
How do I contact SECWA?
Email support@secwa.org.