Guiding the Future of
Niece Motorsports.
Behind every great race is a team of visionaries. Our leadership blends deep industry experience with a relentless drive to innovate. From engineering and operations to marketing and strategy, these are the people shaping the future of Niece Motorsports, one decision, one race and one relationship at a time.
Josh Morris - Co-Owner
CEO of DQS Solutions & Staffing, Josh Morris brings strategic insight and operational excellence to the organization. Morris has held his position within DQS since 2019, and his ties to Michigan run deep through work with the River Rouge School District. He gives back to his community with Foundation for Pops.
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Joshua Morris began his career in the steel industry, later transitioning to quality management in the automotive logistics sector. With a master’s degree in Material Metal Sciences and certification as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Josh has led projects focused on efficiency and innovation. As the CEO of DQS, Josh has driven the company’s evolution from a staffing agency to a leader in innovative business solutions.
Josh is deeply engaged in the River Rouge community, supporting local schools through scholarships, internships, and job training initiatives. He also founded Foundation for Pops, a nonprofit organization honoring his grandfather’s legacy by supporting veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Outside of his professional achievements, Josh has been involved in softball for many years as a coach and player, reinforcing his commitment to teamwork, leadership, and community service. He enjoys spending time with his daughters, inspiring them to pursue their goals with confidence and purpose.
Greg Fowler - Co-Owner
CEO & Chairman of the board of J.F. Electric, Greg Fowler is a fifth-generation leader in electrical contracting and a longtime supporter of the team. Fowler has held his position of President within the family-owned company since 2004, and has led the charge on growth opportunities to expand the business in all areas of electrical construction.
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Greg Fowler, P.E. is CEO and Chairman of the Board of J.F. Electric, a leading electrical construction company serving the Utility, Commercial, Industrial, and Telecom sectors.
A licensed Professional Engineer, Greg has been with J.F. Electric since 1982, serving as President from 2004 to 2022.
He has led the company through significant growth, major projects across the Midwest, and its relocation to its new headquarters in 2005 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Fowler holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Memphis and an Associate of Science from Kaskaskia Junior College.
Candy Fowler - Co-Owner
A driving force behind Utilitra and a key figure in the Fowler family’s investment in motorsports, Candice “Candy” Fowler brings leadership and vision to the team’s future. Candy is responsible for leading and overseeing the company's long and short term goals, ensuring they align with Utilitra's mission, vision, and values.
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Candice “Candy” Fowler is Utilitra’s key decision-maker and shapes Utilitra's inviting culture, having held her role of President & CEO of the company since 2017.
Since joining Utilitra in 2005, Fowler began her work with the company as its President & Manager before becoming appointed CEO.
In her current role, Fowler ensures the mission, vision, and values of the company, and emphasizes strategic and long-term planning. She is responsible for customer satisfaction, and creates strategic partnerships within the industry and community.
As a leader in change management, Fowler provides visionary leadership to over 150 employees. She plays a crucial role in staff development and promotion within the company.
Fowler earned her Associate of Science Degree from Kaskaskia Junior College in 1977 and later earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Memphis State University in 1979.
Cody Efaw - President & CEO
A foundational figure at Niece Motorsports, Cody Efaw has been the driving force of building a team-first culture since the team’s inception. As the organization’s President & CEO, Efaw oversees all aspects of the team, including competition, sales, and growth opportunities. A true jack of all trades, Efaw has been the decision maker for the team’s success.
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Cody Efaw grew up in rural Ohio, where he spent his youth working on a nearby farm and wrenching on racecars with his father, Charles “Chuck” Efaw. His father raced dirt late models at the local tracks of Lakeville Speedway and Wayne County Speedway, winning on several occasions.
While attending grade school, Efaw was a well-rounded athlete, playing basketball and baseball, before becoming the quarterback of his high school football team. After graduation, he attended Kent State University in 2003 before moving to North Carolina to pursue a career in racing.
In 2004, Efaw joined his first team, SS-Greenlight Racing, to serve as a mechanic/tire carrier for its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) program for a short period of time. Later, he moved to Roush Racing to continue as a tire carrier for the No. 50 NCTS team with drivers, Carl Edwards and TJ Bell, from 2004 to 2008. He would spend 11 seasons working at the team across three series.
From 2009 to 2010 Efaw moved over to Roush’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team to serve as a car chief for Matt Kenseth and Paul Menard. The next two years, he worked alongside Trevor Bayne as car chief for the No. 16 team.
Starting in 2013, Efaw became car chief on Travis Pastrana’s No. 60 NXS team. Highlighted with a pole at Talladega Superspeedway in Pastrana’s first full-time NASCAR season, they developed a friendship and eventually worked together again at Niece Motorsports.
When Bayne returned and took over driving duties at RFR in 2014, Efaw remained the car chief as the team contended for the championship. The No. 60 team finished sixth in points and picked up a pole at Iowa Speedway. Following that year, Efaw changed cars over to the RFR No. 1 team in 2015, working with Elliott Sadler, who also finished sixth in points.
After starting his own fabrication business, Efaw took a brief hiatus from NASCAR in 2016 before Al Niece gave him a call to help upstart his new NCTS team, Niece Motorsports. The two hit it off, and Efaw quickly became the crew chief for the No. 45 team the following year.
As the team was in its infancy, Efaw’s guidance played a large role in getting everything off the ground. From 2017 to 2021, he became a mentor that helped young drivers develop as they made their first NCTS starts at the beginning of their careers.
Some notable drivers that came through the Niece program in its early years who worked with Efaw include NASCAR national series winners, Ryan Truex, Carson Hocevar, Jeb Burton, Ty Majeski, and Ross Chastain, among several others.
Focusing more on his role as the team’s general manager, Efaw scaled back his duties on top of the box in 2022. In a part-time schedule, however, he found victory lane for the first time in his career as a crew chief at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Chastain.
Nearly 10 years since joining Niece Motorsports as one of its original employees, Efaw continues to manage several aspects of the company. As a leader for the competition team, he remains heavily involved in the continuous search for success on the racetrack. From a business standpoint, Efaw oversees day-to-day operations, sponsorship sales, personnel hiring, and more.
The 40-year-old lives in Mooresville, North Carolina, with his wife, Amanda (who serves as Niece Motorsports’ Director of Communications). Efaw is the father of four children – Parker (age 14), Cooper (12), Colt (seven), and Peyton (five). Outside of NCTS competition, Efaw co-owns the team’s Dirt Late Model through a partnership with his family-owned business, HWH Performance. An avid sports fan, Efaw is loyally devoted to his home team of Ohio State.
Amanda Efaw - Chief Marketing Officer
An experienced professional in sports management, Amanda Efaw serves as Niece Motorsports’ Chief Marketing Officer. Efaw has spent time at both marketing agencies and race teams alike, and has been associated with the team for nearly a decade. She oversees all marketing efforts and is influential in creating new partnerships.
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Amanda Efaw oversees the growing marketing and communications team at Niece Motorsports as the group works to bring the organization’s stories to life and deliver value to team partners.
Efaw received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Virginia Tech in 2011.
In 2012, she moved to North Carolina to pursue a career in motorsports public relations, as an intern at Chip Ganassi Racing. From there, she moved to Octagon Sports Marketing as part of Sprint’s NASCAR entitlement program. In 2013, Efaw shifted back to the team side, as an account manager at Roush Fenway Racing with Travis Pastrana and the No. 60 NASCAR Nationwide Series team. In 2015, Efaw served as the public relations representative on the championship-winning No. 60 team with driver Chris Buescher.
Amanda married Cody Efaw in 2016, and shortly thereafter joined him at Niece Motorsports.
Away from work, Efaw enjoys spending time with her children Colt and Peyton, and two step-sons Parker and Cooper.
Phil Gould - Director of Competition
The winningest crew chief in Niece Motorsports history, Phil Gould brings championship-caliber leadership to the garage. Gould has been associated with the organization since 2019, and has led his drivers to a number of race victories and Playoffs appearances. Gould serves as the team’s Director of Competition in addition to his crew chief duties on the No. 45 team.
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Phil Gould is the longest active crew chief at Niece Motorsports, entering his seventh season with the team. Gould was born and raised in Kendall Park, New Jersey, and has many accomplishments in his nearly 25-year career in the sport.
Fascinated with cars since he was young, Gould took up driving as a hobby Pro-Stock racer at his home track, Wall Stadium. Once he realized that motorsports could be a viable career path, Gould moved to North Carolina in 2000 to work for Mike Stefanik’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team.
After that team shut down, Gould moved up to the Cup Series with Evernham Motorsports, filling a dual role of mechanic and rear tire carrier on Bill Elliott’s car. Gould helped secure victories with the No. 9 team at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2001, as well as the Brickyard 400 in 2002.
Gould left Evernham Motorsports and started a lengthy tenure with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in 2003 as a mechanic on the No. 21 NXS team. He was a valued asset as the team captured the Owner’s championship with Kevin Harvick and Johnny Sauter. In 2004, Gould became the car chief of the No. 2 NXS Chevrolet at RCR with Ron Hornaday and later with Clint Bowyer in 2005.
Under the leadership of Gil Martin in 2005, Gould went back to the Cup Series to serve as the car chief of RCR’s No. 07 team working with Clint Bowyer and Casey Mears. Midway through 2009, Gould transferred over to the No. 29 team with Kevin Harvick, who earned back-to-back third-place points finishes in 2010-2011.
In 2012, Gould shifted roles as the car chief of the No. 2 NXS team driven by Elliott Sadler, who earned four wins and finished second in the points standings. Later, Gould spent the 2013 and 2014 seasons as the crew chief for Brian Scott and the No. 2 team before departing RCR.
Moving to Roush Fenway Racing in 2015 as the crew chief for Elliott Sadler, Gould earned four top-five and 17 top-10 finishes, ultimately finishing the year sixth in the NXS standings. From 2016-2018, he was paired with Ryan Reed who made the Playoffs in all three seasons. Gould earned his first win as a crew chief in 2017, in the season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway.
When Roush closed their NXS program, Gould joined Niece Motorsports for his first Truck Series season in 2019, serving as the crew chief for Ross Chastain. Together the duo earned one pole, three wins, 10 top-fives, and 19 top-10 finishes. Gould’s team finished third in the points standings, while leading the most laps and earning the most stage wins in the series.
The 2020 season saw Gould work with drivers including Ty Majeski, Conor Daly, Ross Chastain and Trevor Bayne. In 2021, his driver roster included Brett Moffitt and Bayley Currey, before eventually pairing up with Carson Hocevar. The two quickly meshed, spending the next couple of years from 2022-2023 in championship form. In total, they earned four race wins, 20 top-fives, and 32 top-10s.
After making the Playoffs for three straight seasons with Hocevar, Gould was tasked with calling the shots for the No. 45 truck in 2024. While working with experienced talents including the likes of Chastain and Johnny Sauter, Gould also mentored young drivers, Kaden Honeycutt and Connor Mosack. The No. 45 earned a victory at Darlington Raceway with Chastain and later qualified for the Playoffs, ultimately finishing 10th in the Owner’s standings.
2025 sees Gould return as the leader of the No. 45 team, along with a change in his duties. Gould has been named as the organization’s Director of Competition in addition to his current role.
Off the track, Gould enjoys spending time with his family. Recently engaged to his fiancé, Nacole, the 47-year-old has two sons, Matt and Justin. Matt, a mechanic-turned-driver in his own right, will compete for Niece Motorsports on a limited basis in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and in the Late Model Stock ranks for his family-owned team. Justin is a senior in high school, ready to commit to a four-year college majoring in engineering. An avid theme park enthusiast, Justin hopes to design roller coasters in the future.
Al Niece - Founder
US Marine Corps Veteran and entrepreneur Al Niece is the Founder of Niece Motorsports. Niece formed the organization in 2016 after decades of success owning and operating Niece Equipment, a manufacturer of fuel and lube trucks based in Buda, Texas. A welcoming face in the industry who is known for his talent-finding abilities, Niece will forever be a pillar in Niece Motorsports’ storied success.