Born September 26th, 1969, in Miami, Florida, AC Lockyer is a third-generation service business entrepreneur. AC is largely-accredited for the professional development of the industry known as soft washing.In 1991, AC started a company named Mallard Systems. By age 30, AC grew Mallard Systems to $4.8 million in revenues, having three branches in Florida and supporting 36 trucks. In 2010, AC started SoftWash Systems, a soft washing supply company specializing in equipment, chemicals, education, and support for soft washing businesses. That company has grown to exceed 220 in-network companies, operating in nine countries worldwide, producing more than $100 million of soft washing revenues each year.AC's passion is fishing. In the mid-2000s, while owning his turnkey soft wash cleaning company, AC decided to become a professional tournament fisherman. In 2006, AC achieved a life-long dream by entering the Redfish Tour with his fishing partner Thresher Klier. In their rookie season, AC and Thresher won the Redfish Tour National Championship.Today, AC leads Droplet International, a business holdings company that has companies in the US and abroad; owning great brands like SoftWash Systems, Disruptor Manufacturing, Phantom Window Works, and Stingray Hose Reels. AC travels the world mentoring businesses and speaking at various conferences, growing micro-economies, and encouraging business development worldwide.
