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Century Express Carwash
01 / Our Story8 Sites / 3 States
A Century Express Carwash location exterior, showing the covered wash tunnel, entrance and free vacuum stalls.Mid-South built

Century One, LLC

A Mid-South wash company, owned by Mid-South people.

Locally Owned & Operated — 8 express tunnels across Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas, run by a management team that actually lives here.

Locations
8
States
3
Founded
2019
02 / Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide the finest car wash experience — a Century shine... every time.

Our vision is to be THE car wash of choice, in every market we serve.

— Century One, LLC, d/b/a Century Express Carwash

03 / How We Grew

Built one location at a time.

From one build in Covington to eight express tunnels across three states.

Five people in hard hats branded with the Century Car Wash logo at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new location.

Breaking Ground On Another Century Location

  1. 1
    2019

    It starts in the Mid-South

    Century One, LLC — doing business as Century Express Carwash — is already at work across Mississippi and Tennessee.

  2. 2
    2020

    Covington and Southaven get built

    Construction ran January–June 2020 in Covington, TN and April–September 2020 in Southaven, MS. Both locations were built and opened that year.

  3. 3
    Today

    8 locations, 3 states

    Covington and Southaven, plus six more across the Mid-South — open every day in Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas.

04 / Century One, LLC

Five executives. One mission.

“Our mission is to provide the finest car wash experience — a Century shine... every time.” That’s the line Century One, LLC holds every location to — set, and held, by the five people below.

Fred Tillman, Chief Executive OfficerCEO

Fred Tillman

Chief Executive Officer

Germantown, TN

Fred Tillman is the Managing Member and the Chief Executive Officer of Century One, LLC, d/b/a Century Express Carwash. As the long-time Owner and President of Century Management, LLC, located in Memphis, Tennessee, Fred brings over 60+ years of business experience to Century Express.

He is responsible for the overall oversight of the business and is a great ambassador for the brand. He has called Germantown, Tennessee his home for over 35 years.

Todd Tillman, Chief Operating OfficerCOO

Todd Tillman

Chief Operating Officer

Germantown, TN

Todd Tillman is partner and Chief Operating Officer of Century One, LLC, d/b/a Century Express Carwash. He received his BBA from Mississippi State University with a focus in business management.

Todd served most recently as general manager of a McDonald's restaurant. During his time at McDonald's, he received the Outstanding Manager award from McDonald's Corporation. Being awarded this title recognized him as top 10% in the country. He has 7 years of experience in various levels of management, which makes him a valuable asset to the team. He currently resides with his wife, Mariel, in Germantown, TN.

Leroy Ratliff, Chief Construction OfficerCCO

Leroy Ratliff

Chief Construction Officer

Collierville, TN

Leroy Ratliff is a Partner and the Chief Construction Officer of Century One, LLC, d/b/a, Century Express Carwash. He served most recently as a Minority Partner and the Director of Maintenance and Construction for Century Management, LLC, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Bringing 50+ years of business experiences to Century Express, Leroy is responsible for many facets of the business and drives the acquisition and construction of the car wash facilities. He currently resides in Collierville, Tennessee with his lovely wife Karen with whom he shares 3 successful children and 6 grandchildren.

Ned Little, Chief Business OfficerCBO

Ned Little

Chief Business Officer

Germantown, TN

Ned Little is a Partner and the Chief Business Officer of Century One, LLC, d/b/a Century Express Carwash. He received his BSBA from California Coast University while pursuing a career with Century Management, LLC, in Memphis, Tennessee.

He served most recently as a Minority Partner and the Chief Financial Officer for Century Management. Ned has knowledge and expertise in most facets of business, having experienced a diverse portfolio of responsibilities over his 40+ year career. Ned is the father of three daughters and grandfather to two exceptionally talented granddaughters. He currently resides in Germantown, Tennessee.

Corey Ratliff, Chief Financial OfficerCFO

Corey Ratliff

Chief Financial Officer

Memphis, TN

Corey Ratliff is a Partner and the Chief Financial Officer of Century One, LLC, d/b/a, Century Express Carwash. He received his BSBA from Ashworth College while pursuing a career with Century Management, LLC, in Memphis, Tennessee.

He most previously served as the CFO for a wholesale pool distribution company. He also previously served as the Controller for Century Management. Corey has knowledge and expertise in most facets of business, having experienced a diverse portfolio of responsibilities over his 15+ year career.

05 / Why Century

Why locally owned still wins.

Locally Owned, Not A Chain

Century One, LLC, d/b/a Century Express Carwash — decisions made in the Mid-South, not a corporate office somewhere else.

No Contracts, No Fees

No contracts. No cancellation fees. Sign up at the location nearest you — call 901-538-7218 if you're curious whether a plan works at another site too.

Free Vacuums & Air, Every Site

Driver and passenger side at every stall, included with every wash — not an upsell, not a token machine. Blow out the vents, seams and floorboards the vacuum can't reach. Free at every location.

Express Tunnel, Every Time

A modern conveyor tunnel that cleans thoroughly and gently, then dries you on the way out.

06 / Come See Us

Find your nearest Century.

Eight locations across Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas. No contracts, no cancellation fees.

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