June 6, 2025 – DENVER, CO – Nwestco, LLC (“Nwestco”), a comprehensive provider of fuel and car wash equipment maintenance, compliance, and installation services throughout the Western and Midwest regions of the United States, announced the appointments of Mike Ochoa as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Marty Breen as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) this week. These leadership additions mark an important step in Nwestco’s continued growth and investment in operational and commercial excellence. Tim Gibbar, who previously served as CEO, will assume the role of Executive Chairman, where he will support Mike and the leadership team in an advisory role for the further development of strategic initiatives and acquisition opportunities. Ryan May will continue serving as President and COO and leading Nwestco’s ever-expanding operational footprint.
Mike Ochoa joins Nwestco as CEO following a 14-year tenure at CoolSys, Inc., the market leader in commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC services. Most recently serving as Chief Commercial Officer, Mike was instrumental in driving commercial growth and successfully executing upon strategic initiatives. He brings a proven track record of building high-performing, customer-focused teams in relationship-driven, industrial service businesses. At Nwestco, Mike will be responsible for driving organizational development and commercial growth across Nwestco’s footprint.
Marty Breen joins as CFO, bringing more than 15 years of senior financial leadership across construction, service, aerospace, and sports & entertainment industries. Most recently, Marty served as Chief Financial Officer for Southwest Material Handling and prior to that, Chief Financial Officer for Statewide Safety Systems. Throughout his career, Marty has led finance, accounting, HR, and IT teams, playing a critical role in aligning financial strategies with company objectives. Marty maintains a collaborative approach and innovative mindset which will support Nwestco through its next phase of growth.
“With the addition of Mike and Marty, we are significantly strengthening our executive team,” said Tim Gibbar, Executive Chairman of Nwestco. “Their combined expertise and leadership experience will be invaluable as we continue to scale our business and deliver best-in-class service to our customers across the United States.”
“Nwestco has experienced tremendous growth under the leadership of Tim Gibbar. We thank Tim for his leadership and look forward to working closely with him in his new role,” Ryan Northington, Chairman of Nwestco and Managing Partner of Guardian Capital Partners, Nwestco’s owner, said. “Mike and Marty are uniquely qualified to continue to drive that growth at Nwestco through commercial efforts, operational efficiency, and the strong leadership attributes they bring to the team.”
ABOUT NWESTCO
Nwestco (https://nwestco.com) is a comprehensive provider of fuel and car wash equipment maintenance, compliance, and installation services throughout the Western and Midwest regions of the United States. With 30+ years of experience, a network of 15 branch locations, and a team of over 175 specialized, highly trained field technicians, Nwestco remains committed to providing best-in-class quality and leading service to its customer base.
ABOUT GUARDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS
Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian”) is a private investment firm based in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Guardian is operationally-focused and invests in three specific sectors – niche manufacturing, business services, and consumer. Guardian’s mission is to unlock value across its investments through management partnership, building upon a company’s competitive advantage and executing on a well-developed growth plan.