2nd Row (L to R): Bob Olson, David Stapinski, Steve LaRose, Gary Sharits, Patrick Dennis, Scott Lawson, Derek Sorenson, Shawn Lemons, Rob Crawford, Matt Morrison, Anthony Long, Craig Head
3rd Row (L to R): Andy Perazzo, Eric Taffs, Woody Robison, Rob Duchmann, Josh Kemmerer, Marlo Miranda, John Long, Bill Engler
4th Row (L to R): Joe Domer, Craig Bekkala, Dennis Gillispie, TSgt Nicholas “Sev” Sevaaetasi, Tom Costantino, Eldon Owens, Gary Wilson, Terry Ueckert
Top Row (L to R): Aaron Kaurala, Patrick Doyle, Geoffrey “Norm” Gwisdala, Koda Colbert, Greg Shimanek, Dan Rowland
Forty-five automotive professionals were recognized on Nov. 16, at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Embassy Suites in Concord, North Carolina.
The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE certification tests. Thirty-four different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision and Parts 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 45 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 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.”