ASE honors 47 top technicians

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