Sept. 3, 2026 — CARSTAR Canada has named Jessy Dufresne and Eric Henault, owners of CARSTAR Rawdon and CARSTAR St-Félix-de-Valois, its 2026 Franchisees of the Year.
The award was presented at the company’s Impact 2026 conference. It recognizes franchise partners for leadership, business performance, customer service, community involvement, and contributions to the CARSTAR network.
Dufresne and Henault have focused on customer service, employee development, business growth, and continuous improvement during their time with CARSTAR.
“Receiving this award is an incredible honour and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and pride our entire team brings to the shop every day,” Dufresne and Henault said in a statement. “We are grateful to our employees, customers, and community for their continued trust and support, and we are proud to be part of a CARSTAR network that shares our commitment to quality, service, and continuous improvement.”
Dufresne also helped launch the second annual CARSTAR Golf Tournament in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The event, held in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., brought together 138 golfers from the collision repair industry and raised $38,000 for the organization, surpassing the previous year’s total of $35,000.
The tournament received support from CARSTAR franchise partners, suppliers, distributors, insurers, and employees.
“Jessy and Eric have built a strong business rooted in operational excellence, customer care, and team development,” said Dave Foster, senior vice-president of CARSTAR Canada. “Their leadership, dedication to their community, and commitment to supporting the broader CARSTAR network make them truly deserving of this recognition.”
CARSTAR Canada is a network of independently owned collision repair facilities.
For more information, visit CARSTAR.ca.