New University Place Store Manager | Meet Dru Gualdarama

We’re excited to introduce Dru Gualdarama, the new manager at our University Place location. For many of our longtime customers, this introduction might feel more like welcoming back a familiar face. Dru began his journey with Chapel Hill Tire as a Service Advisor at our Cole Park location before taking on leadership roles at Crabtree, Atlantic Avenue, and most recently, Apex. Under his guidance, both the Crabtree and Atlantic Avenue stores earned the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence, a distinction that recognizes top-tier expertise and customer care.

Dru brings a customer-first philosophy to everything he does. He’s the kind of leader who takes time to listen, explain, and make sure you feel confident about the work being done on your car. As a father of two, he understands that car care isn’t just about maintenance, it’s about keeping families safe, ensuring reliability, and helping people get where they need to go without worry.

His calm, steady approach and genuine care for people have earned him the respect of both his team and his customers. Dru believes that great service starts with empathy and that every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day a little easier.

We’re thrilled to have him leading our University Place team and look forward to the renewed focus, consistency, and customer experience his leadership will bring.

Stop by soon to meet Dru and the team! We’re confident you’ll feel the difference.

Schedule a Visit Today and Meet Dru!