Nationwide Auto Services, Inc.
Leadership Team
Jim Gerencser
Founder and CEO
Jim Gerencser’s entrepreneurial career began in 1980 with the launch of a small, family-owned detailing business in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From the start, he demonstrated the vision and discipline of a business builder—identifying unmet customer needs, developing specialized service capabilities, and creating solutions to complex challenges in the automotive market. That vision led to the founding of Nationwide Overspray, a company focused on specialized paint overspray removal and customer-centered service execution. Jim was instrumental in guiding the company through ISO 9001 certification in 2008.
Under Jim’s leadership, the company expanded in 1992 into commercial hail repair through paintless dent repair (PDR), further strengthening its position as a trusted provider of high-quality automotive repair solutions. Throughout the 1990s, Nationwide Overspray grew steadily by broadening its service offerings, investing in operational infrastructure, and building a reputation for quality, responsiveness, logistical support, and administrative expertise.
In 2004, Jim founded Nationwide Auto Services, Inc. (NAS), a Texas corporation established to provide technical and operational support to automotive manufacturers. As CEO, Jim has guided NAS into one of the largest OEM, VPC, and OES service companies in the United States, delivering enterprise-level solutions that include hail damage repair, vehicle processing, technical support, damage recovery, claims management, and labor support for manufacturing and industrial facilities.
Jim brings a CEO’s perspective to every aspect of the business, combining strategic leadership, operational discipline, client relationship management, and a strong commitment to quality control. His ability to anticipate industry needs, scale service delivery, and build trusted customer partnerships has helped NAS earn a strong reputation among business customers seeking dependable, professionally managed automotive and technical service solutions. In addition to his corporate leadership, Jim founded Early Recognition Is Critical (ERIC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cancer education organization dedicated to helping young people stay active, understand their bodies, and speak up when something does not feel right.
Jim provides strategic vision to Nationwide Auto Services, Inc.
Jason Gerencser
President
Jason rejoined the family business after a 15-year absence to pursue an undergraduate degree and MBA at the University of Texas. Jason worked for BP and Amazon before rejoining his father’s business. He brings his engineering background and management skills to both Operations and Human Resources.
Eric Gerencser
Chief Operating Officer
Darren Acker
Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Operations
Darren Acker serves as Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Operations for Nationwide Auto Services (NAS), bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience in automotive logistics, supply chain management, and operations.
Prior to joining NAS, Darren spent more than 15 years with GLOVIS America, most recently serving as Director of Finished Vehicle Logistics Operations. His experience also includes leadership roles with VASCOR and Toyota, overseeing automotive logistics and supply chain operations throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
Darren holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a Global Logistics Specialist designation from California State University, Long Beach. He is also a retired United States Marine Corps veteran with 21 years of honorable service.