MEET OUR FOUNDER
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Founder and CEO
Zachary Locker is a seasoned sales executive, entrepreneur, and operational strategist with over 22 years of experience leading high-growth organizations across the automotive, technology, and service sectors. As the Founder of Barrier Point Capital., Zachary brings a hands-on leadership style rooted in operational excellence and a clear vision: to transform owner-operated window tint, PPF, and coating shops into thriving, professionally branded businesses under a unified national platform.
Zachary most recently served as National Sales Manager at XPEL, where he oversaw a $180M portfolio—representing over 60% of the company’s global revenue. He lead a team of 14 Territory Managers across the Southern U.S., consistently exceeding revenue and margin goals through strategic leadership, brand alignment, and market expansion.
Previously, at ACV Auctions, he led regional growth initiatives that resulted in an astounding 1,200% annual revenue increase, demonstrating his ability to scale teams, unlock operational efficiencies, and drive bottom-line results.
A lifelong entrepreneur, Zachary founded and operated multiple successful businesses, including Georgia Kilt, LLC, and held senior leadership roles with companies like Studio Movie Grill and CarMax, where he built and managed multimillion-dollar P&Ls, executed complex negotiations, and refined his talent for developing strong, customer-centric brands.
Zachary is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Management, and a certified alumnus of the Stagen Leadership Academy, where he furthered his expertise in transformational leadership and conscious capitalism.
Above all, Zachary brings investors a rare combination of industry knowledge, acquisition discipline, and operational acumen—focused on unlocking value in the fragmented tinting and film protection industry. With Barrier Point Capital., he’s building not just a brand, but a movement—one that empowers local professionals with global resources, ensures successful generational transitions, and delivers compelling returns through disciplined roll-up execution.