ILS Corporate Officers

Jerry Steele, President

Following a successful career of engineering and constructing hydraulic systems for multi-national corporations worldwide, in 1983 Jerry became an early pioneer of the automotive drive through lubrication industry. He developed, built and operated successful high-volume, quick-lube facilities in northern California. Combining his knowledge of the quick-lube industry with his hydraulic engineering background, in the late 1980’s Jerry founded Lubrication Systems, Inc. LSI, Inc. was an engineering, manufacturing, and installation firm specializing in high-quality products and systems for the quick-lube industry.  During this period of time, Mr. Steele developed an extensive line of quality fixtures and systems for the quick-lube industry including a series of catwalk-style tank systems that gained the highest UL rating available.  After completing the design and construction of more than 600 service facilities nationwide, Jerry turned his knowledge and talents to the development of the emerging EnviroLube Lubrication System. Elected as chief design consultant for the EnviroLube product, he was instrumental in founding ILS, Inc., and acquired the rights to distribute EnviroLube globally.  Today Jerry directs all activities in distribution, development and sales of the EnviroLube system.

Craig S. Collins, VP Sales and Marketing

Craig S. Collins has been a professional in the automotive service equipment industry in excess of 37 years. Beginning as a contracted service representative for his father, Craig took over the family business in 1976 and has progressed through the entrepreneurial as well as corporate ranks. In 1997 he was appointed as President and General Manager of the North American branch of an international corporation based out of Munich, Germany, where he became intimately acquainted with international business. Today Craig is the V.P. of Sales and Marketing for Integrated Lube Services (ILS). Mr. Collins has spent the majority of the past 20 years working closely with most of the world’s major car companies introducing innovative ideas and products to help their dealers better service their customers. His close, long-term ties with car companies have resulting in a very rapid acceptance of ILS’s EnviroLube™ product within their service organizations. Craig’s national as well as international associations are now the genesis of introducing EnviroLube on a global scale.

Mr. Collins’ loyalty to both the automotive industry as well as environmental issues demonstrates ILS’s commitment to helping and improving our industry. Craig lives in Oregon, rides his bicycle weekly, enjoys Portland’s famous micro-breweries and can be found at the coast on any given weekend.

Jason Steele, VP Operations / Finance

Bachelors of Business Administration and Marketing, Sacramento State University. Jason has been involved with all aspects of the automotive service industry for over 20-years. When the drive-through oil change industry was in its infancy in the early 1980’s, Jason became one of the initial participants being involved in both the operational as well as management portion of the business. After having worked in the business for several years Jason discovered that there could be better products and processes developed to help move the industry forward. Therefore, in 1988 he began designing and installing systems to help the oil change industry grow, which quickly began to involve entire automotive dealerships, and eventually heavy-duty service facilities. Today Jason
oversees the marketing, administration, and financial aspects of ILS’s operations.

Crystal Steele, Administration / Activities Coordination & Marketing

Crystal has spent most of her career developing marketing plans for the drive-through oil change industry, working with both owners as well as suppliers. Tradeshow responsibilities have always been at the forefront of marketing plans, and therefore, Crystal has developed a thorough working knowledge of the market. As the Administration Manager for ILS, Inc., she ensures a smooth flow information by coordinating on-site personnel, delivery, and set up of all EnviroLube systems nationwide. Crystal’s position within ILS, Inc. is to guarantee that all phases of the administration of the company, and its customers, is handled in an efficient and professional manner.

 

 

 

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