ASE honors 47 top technicians

Dec. 4, 2017
In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examined on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.

Forty-seven automotive professionals were recognized on November 15, 2017, at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, California. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. Thirty-six different companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.

 “ASE has recognized the best of the best in our industry for more than 40 years, and this year we honored forty-seven outstanding individuals from across the nation,” said Tim Zilke, ASE President & CEO. “We couldn’t do this without the support of our many award sponsors, whose ranks include some of the best-known names in the industry. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in the talented individuals receiving these awards. The enthusiasm and professionalism displayed by all of our award winners is a testament to the high quality individuals wearing the ASE Blue Seal and we are proud to have them as part of the ASE family,” Zilke concluded.

2017 ASE Award Winners

  • Axalta Coating Systems/ASE Refinish Technician of the Year:  Gabriel Miranda, Miami, FL, In-n-Out Auto Body
  • Big O Tires/ASE Mater Automobile Technician of the Year: Sean Murphy, Gilbert, AZ, Big O Tires
  • BodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year: Terence Koloc, Norwood, MN, Lenzen Chevrolet Buick
  • Bosch/ASE Master Automoible Technician of the Year: David Lang, Albuquerque, NM, Independent Vehicle Service
  • Bridgestone Retail Operations/ASE  Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Jonathan Fisher, Camp Hill, PA, Firestone Complete Auto Care
  • Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year: Norman Chapman, Centralia, WA, South Puget Sound Community College
  • Cengage Learning/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: James Truxal, New Carlisle, OH, Sinclair Community College
  • Chrysler/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: James Yanuzzelli, Parlin, NJ, Buhler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
  • Chrysler/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year: Chad Eismont, Hunker, PA, Ron Lewis Chrysler Jeep Dodge
  • Delco Remy/ASE Master M/H Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician of the Year: James Zurn, New Prague, MN, Ryder Systems
  • Freightliner/Western Star/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year: Brian Stevens, Gretna, NE, Truck Center Companies Omaha
  • Gates/ASE Master Automobile & L1 Technician of the Year: Rob Vicelli, Villa Park, IL, Rob's Automotive
  • GM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Bryan Rasmusson, Wausau, WI, Kocourek Chevrolet
  • GM/ASE Parts Consultant of the Year: Dale Huffines, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Sisk Motors
  • GM/ASE Service Consultant of the Year: Nicole Traas, Williamson, NY, Cavallaro Neubauer Chevrolet
  • USAF/ASE Technician of the Year (Sponsored by GM):  SSgt Michael Brooks, Navarre, FL, United States Air Force
  • Honda/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year:  Chris Roberds, McKinney, TX, Honda Cars of McKinney
  • Acura/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Richard Lyons, Auburn, WA, Acura of Seattle
  • I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year: Kurt Money, Santa Rosa, CA Shotwell Body & Paint
  • Merchant's Tire & Auto Centers/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: John Hughes, Midlothian, VA, Merchant's Tire & Auto Center
  • Midas International/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Christopher Bradley, Welmont, IL, Midas
  • Mitchell1/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Future: Jacob Tully, Kissimmee, FL, BMW STEP Training Program
  • Motor Age Training/ASE Master Automobile & L1 Technician of the Year: Kevin Dwyer, Clarksvilee, TN, Avis Budget Group
  • National Tire & Battery Southeast/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year: Heath Bomar, Acworth, GA, National Tire & Battery
  • National Tire & Battery West/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Steve Dziedzic, Oswego, IL, National Tire & Battery
  • Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year: Jay Schick, Rockford, MI, West Michigan International Trucks
  • Navistar/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year: Kenneth Allen, Tucson, AZ, RWC Group
  • Navistar/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year: Jordan Cox, Altoona, IA, O'Halloran International
  • Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Thomas Ley, Rocklin, CA, Future Nissan of Roseville
  • Inifiniti/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Brian Messinger, Slatingon, PA, Bennett Infiniti of Allentown
  • Pep Boys/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Antonio Carrillo, Hutto, TX, Pep Boys
  • PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year: Brian Yoder, Huntingdon, PA, Stuckey Ford Collision Center
  • Pronto Smart Choice/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Kevin Fraser, Estherville, IA, S&R Auto and Tire
  • RepairPal/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Michael Aubrey, West Springfield, MA, Spartan Auto Care Center
  • Snap-on/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Steven Sellers, Columbus, IN, Eldon's Automotive Service
  • Snap-on/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year: Bryce Anderson, Hastings, MN, Raymond Auto Body
  • Snap-on/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year: Steven Remus, Riverview, FL, Southeastern Freight Lines
  • SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Patrick Sacco, Marrero, LA, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service
  • Subaru/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Christopher Johnson, Chesapeake, VA, R.K. Subaru
  • Subaru University/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Daner Torres, Portland, OR, Wentworth Subaru
  • TECHNET Professional/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Steven Neiffer, Havre, MT, Bergren Transmission & Auto Care
  • Tire Kingdom/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Brian Woodstock, Jupiter, FL, Tire Kingdom
  • Toyota/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Raymond Patterson, Vista, CA, Toyota Carlsbad
  • Lexus/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Timothy Putt, Enola, PA, Bobby Rahal Lexus
  • Volvo/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Xavier Brown, Corvallis, OR, Sheppard Motors
  • ZF/ASE Aftermarket Master Automobile Technician of the Year: Timmothy Sincebaugh, Auburn, NY, Sincebaugh Automotive

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