Fifty-three automotive professionals were recognized on November 13 at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests.
Forty-one companies from both OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision, bus, parts and service categories, along with awards for instructors. Award sponsors look for top scores on ASE tests, on-the-job excellence, and community service when selecting honorees.
“ASE has recognized the best of the best in our industry for more than 40 years, and this year we honored 53 outstanding individuals from across the nation,” said Tim Zilke, president and CEO, ASE. “We couldn’t do this without the support of our award sponsors, who 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 our award winners is a testament to the high-quality of ASE Certified technicians and specialists. We are proud to have them as part of the ASE family.”
2019 ASE Award Winners
- Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Jason Jackson; Seal Beach, California. Automotive Excellence.
- Axalta Coating Systems/ASE Refinish Technician of the Year; Steve Baker; San Diego, California. Philip Thearle's Autowerks.
- Big O Tires/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year; Christopher Jost; Omaha, Nebraska. Big O Tires.
- BodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year; James Raub; Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Red's Body Shop.
- Bosch/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Brandon Pinette; Buchanan, Michigan. Classic Imports Incorporated.
- Bridgestone Retail Operations/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Darin Stalker; Fordland, Missouri. Firestone Complete Auto Care.
- Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year; Roger "Dale" Henry; Columbus, Mississippi. East Mississippi Community College.
- Cengage/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Jonathan Kisby; York, Nebraska. Southeast Community College.
- Delco Remy/ASE M/H Truck Electrical/ Electronic Systems Technician of the Year; Marvin Rogers; Fayetteville, North Carolina. Waste Management.
- FCA/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Frank Kloiber; West Allis, Wisconsin. Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
- FCA/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year; Steven Eastman; Brandon, Vermont. Foster Motors.
- First Student/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year; Adam Erickson; Oronoco, Minnesota. First Student.
- First Transit/ASE Master Transit Bus Technician of the Year; Scott Murphy; Buffalo, New York. First Transit.
- Freightliner & Western Star/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year; Jerid Friese; Marble Hill, Missouri. TAG Truck Center.
- Gates/ASE Master Automobile & L1 Technician of the Year; Gregory Weigart; Savannah, Missouri. Kruse's Auto Center.
- GM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; John Peschke; Woodstock, Illinois. Martin Chevrolet.
- GM/ASE Parts Consultant of the Year; David Massey; West Bend, Wisconsin. Griffin Chevrolet.
- GM/ASE Service Consultant of the Year; Jeffery Fullen; Republic, Ohio. Sharpnack Chevrolet Buick Cadillac.
- USAF/ASE Technician of the Year (Sponsored by GM); TSgt Ezra Goldtooth; Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. United States Air Force.
- Honda/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Bradley Cadwell; Casper, Wyoming. Honda of Casper.
- Acura/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Jeffrey Wachter; Chicago, Illinois. McGrath Acura of Morton Grove.
- I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year; Walt Rundell; Godfrey, Illinois. Rankin Technical College.
- Midas International/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; David Newman; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Midas of Pittsburgh.
- Motor Age Training/ASE Master Automobile & L1 Technician of the Year; David Alspaugh; Virginia Beach, Virginia. Advanced Technology Institute.
- NAPA/ASE Master Technician of the Year; Jacob Sorensen; West Jordan, Utah. McNeil's Auto Care.
- National Tire & Battery Southeast/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year; Timothy Creech Jr.; Williamsburg, Virginia. National Tire & Battery.
- National Tire & Battery West/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Chafic "Chuck" Haddad; Akron, Ohio. National Tire & Battery.
- Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year; Kevin Fisher; Louisa, Kentucky. Worldwide Equipment.
- Navistar/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year; Douglas Bernitt; Auburndale, Wisconsin. Midstate Truck Service.
- Navistar/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year; Raul Villalobos; Oxnard , California. Gibbs Truck Centers.
- Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Scott Detwiler; Charleston, Tennessee. Nissan of Chattanooga East.
- Infiniti/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Matthew Klebeck; Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Harper Infiniti.
- Pep Boys/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Cameron Campbell; San Clemente, California. Pep Boys.
- PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year; Norman Kranz; Green Bay, Wisconsin. Broadway Ford/Hyundai.
- Pronto Smart Choice/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Jeremy Pennington; Peoria, Arizona. Larry Harker's Auto Repair.
- RepairPal/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; George "Eddie" Creel; Pflugerville, Texas. Dave's Ultimate Automotive.
- Snap-on/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; William Hurrelbrink; Emlenton, Pennsylvania. Hurrelbrink Auto Repair.
- Car-O-Liner/Snap-on/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year; William Dallas; Mt. Angel, Oregon. Mt. Angel Auto Body.
- NEXIQ/Snap-on/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year; Craig Raider; Perrysburg, Ohio. Ryder Truck Rental.
- Mitchell1/Snap-on/ASE Technician of the Future; Zachery Ward; Massena, New York. Parkway Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.
- Solera/Identifix/ASE Aftermarket Drivability Technician of the Year; Timothy Stone; Stockton, California. Woodard's Automotive.
- SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Dwayne Dodson; Ione, California. SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service.
- Subaru/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Michael Flud; Fresno, California. Lithia Subaru.
- Subaru University/ASE Technician of the Year; Thomas Witbeck; Ogden, Utah. Nat. Ctr. for Automotive Science & Technology, Weber State Univ.
- TECHNET Professional/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Jerry Campbell; Elkton, Maryland. Crouch Automotive & Diesel.
- TECHNET Professional/ASE Service Consultant of the Year; Gerald Holcom; Kansas City, Missouri. S&S Service Center, Inc.
- Tire Kingdom/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year; Christopher Doyle; St. Augustine, Florida. Tire Kingdom.
- Toyota/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Christopher Corzatte; Seattle, Washington. Burien Toyota.
- Toyota/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year; Andres Solis; Vista, California. Toyota Carlsbad Collision.
- Lexus/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; David Knox; Spring Hill, Tennessee. Lexus of Cool Springs.
- TravelCenters of America/ASE Master M/H Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician of the Year; Grayson Wilkes; Chatham, Virginia. Travel Centers of America.
- Volvo/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Tyler Moquin; Broad Brook, Connecticut. Gengras Volvo.
- ZF/ASE Aftermarket Master Automobile Technician of the Year; Thomas Anderson; Coon Rapids, Minnesota. BLVD Autoworks.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence was established in 1972 as a non-profit organization to help improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians and parts specialists. Today, there are approximately a quarter of a million ASE certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools, and colleges throughout the country.
