• Forty-seven technicians honored at ASE annual meeting

    Forty-seven automotive professionals were recognized on Nov. 19, at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

    Forty-seven automotive professionals were recognized on Nov. 19, at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. Thirty-eight different companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision and Parts categories, along with three instructor awards. 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 a record forty-seven outstanding individuals from all across the nation,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and 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 each year.” The award winners represent a wide variety of automotive professionals working in auto, truck, collision, parts and educational segments of the industry and hailed from across America. “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.

    The list of those recognized is as follows...

    Axalta Coating Systems/ASE Refinish Technician of the Year Jeff Kowal Great Falls MT Mitchell's Crash Repair
    Big O Tires/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year  Ron Knuckles Louisville KY Big O Tires
    BodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year Darrin Morrison Des Moines IA Fisher Body & Paint
    Bosch/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year  Keith Young Festus MO Meyer's Automotive Service
    Bridgestone Retail Operations/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Jamie Bullis Shakopee MN Firestone Complete Auto Care
    Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Industry Education Alliance Instructor of the Year Beno Rubin Virginia Beach VA Tidewater Community College
    Cengage Learning/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Erich Beer Prospect Hts. IL Formula Automotive
    Chrysler/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Dan Tomanski Walbridge OH Yark Automotive Group
    Chrysler/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year Bob Stock Menomonee Falls WI Griffin's Hub Chrysler Jeep Dodge
    Delco Remy/ASE Master M/H Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician of the Year Brett Lanpher Camby  IN TravelCenters of America
    Freightliner/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year Jeff Schlecht Clearwater NE Truck Center Companies
    Western Star/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year Mike Young Augusta ME O'Connor Motors
    Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year Randy Nussler Chapin SC Midlands Technical College
    GM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Dean Peterson Milwaukee WI Andrew Chevrolet
    Honda/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Pat Meyer Indianapolis IN Penske Honda
    Acura/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Larry Sax Augusta GA Acura of Augusta
    Identifix/ASE Aftermarket Drivability Technician of the Year Ed Kiekover Zeeland MI OK Tire Stores
    Merchant's Tire & Auto Centers/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year Dave Wilson Baltimore MD Merchant's Tire & Auto Center
    Midas International/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year  Shane Schultz Freemont IN Midas
    Mitchell1/ASE Technician of the Future Joe Grenchik Carbondale IL Student: Southern Illinois University
    Motor Age Training/ASE Master Training Specialist of the Year Mark Armbrecht Clemons IA Des Moines Area Community College
    National Tire and Battery/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year  Jason Gruber St. Peters MO National Tire & Battery
    Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year Fred Short Hermansville MI Schultz Equipment & Parts
    Navistar/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year Darrell Sargent Jacksonville FL Maudlin International Trucks
    Navistar/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year Gerald Gann Lacys Spring AL Southland International Trucks
    Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Greg McReynolds Abilene TX McGavock Nissan
    Infiniti/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Tony Crescioni Charlmette LA Ray Brandt Infiniti
    Pep Boys/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Vu Nguyen Murrieta CA Pep Boys
    Peterbilt/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year Greg Roehl Janesville WI JX Peterbilt
    PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year Kevin Reyer Sheboygan Falls WI Sheboygan Chevrolet 
    Pronto Smart Choice/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Bobby Soward Pipe Creek TX Belden's Automotive & Tires
    RepairPal/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year John Zeiss Fords NJ Ray & Dana's Inman Auto Care
    Snap-on/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Gerry Wolfe Lititz PA Wolfe's Auto Service
    Snap-on/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year James Hampe Maryville TN Auto Collision Experts
    Snap-on/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year John Cory Great Meadow NJ Cory Brothers
    SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year  Brad Greer Oakdale CA SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up
    Subaru/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Dan Welser Jacksonville FL Subaru of Jacksonville
    TECH-NET Professional/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Matt Spurgeon Richmond IN Beach Automotive 
    Tire Kingdom/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year  James Foulk Edgewater FL Tire Kingdom
    Toyota/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year John Sloan Maple Grove MN Rudy Luthers Toyota
    Toyota/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year Collin Fluckiger Tolland CT Lynch Toyota
    Lexus/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year George Pavlos Santa Rosa CA Freeman Lexus
    USAF/ASE Technician of the Year MSgt. Robert Forbes Ramstein Airbase Germany United States Air Force
    Valvoline Career Tech/ASE Instructor of the Year Steve Christy Church Point LA Lake Region Vocational Center
    Valvoline/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year John Boudreaux Gray ME Service Chevrolet Cadillac
    Valvoline/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year Bill Caudill Blacklick OH AutoZone
    Volvo/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Brian Burgard Melbourne FL Volvo of Melbourne
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