Tekmetric names Lauren Langston president and COO

Jan. 28, 2025
Langston brings years of professional experience in scaling companies like Tekmetric.

Tekmetric announced the appointment of Lauren Langston as its new president and chief operating officer (COO). Langston brings with her a variety of experiences with scaling other sales-as-a-service companies and will aim to do the same with Tekmetric by finding new opportunities for growth and new ways to share success with shop owners.

Previously, Langston served as COO at Kantata and Mavenlink and as a technology investor at Goldman Sachs. 

What people are saying

Tekmetric President and COO Lauren Langston said, “I’m excited to join Tekmetric at such a pivotal moment for the auto repair industry. 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.”

Tekmetric founder and CEO Sunil Patel said, “Lauren’s extensive experience in scaling SaaS businesses and her strategic understanding of customer-focused technology make her a great fit for 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.”

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About the Author

Griffin Matis | Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor

Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com. 

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