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After discovering ASA-Michigan’s The Garage Key in the early 2000s, he joined ASA in 2003 and quickly became involved. His leadership led him to serve in various ASA roles, including regional director, the Mechanical Operations Committee (MOC), and most recently, ASA national secretary/treasurer.
The decision for students who want a career working on cars and truck used to be simple – go to trade school, get your certifications and fall into work at a local indie shop or dealership. But as cars have become more digital, the traditional shop mechanic role has lost some of its glimmer for a new generation.
After high school graduation, he headed to college and took a job for a different company, driving a tow truck and doing mechanical work. So, I came back to work around 2001, and in 2003 I started buying shares, purchasing so many a month.” If a mechanic calls in sick, I’ll be a mechanic that day.”
I started out as an oil change technician for Walmart Tire and Lube Express in 2003. Eventually, I was hired as a fleet mechanic for a construction company and I worked on their trucks and equipment for 11 years. I had one person tell me I was a “vintage car mechanic” and “would never thrive in a modern shop”.
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