Staff & Leadership
ASTA Staff
The ASTA staff helps independent automotive repair shops and tire dealers succeed through resources and professional development. They advocate for their members and work to empower them.

Tricia Sauls
Executive Director

Becky Hester
Administrative Assistant

Jessee Potter
Membership Coordinator
Leadership

Marc Pons | Chapel Hill Tire
President

Mike Allen | Carfix
Vice President - Membership

Bill Jackson | Parrish Tire
Treasurer

Frankie Pugh | Pugh’s Tire
Immediate Past President

Benjie Burris | Frog Pond Performance
Director

Stan Creech | Creech Import Repair Inc.
Director

Todd Compton | Compton’s Automotive
Director

Justin Allen | Hunter Engineering
Director - Events Co-Chair

Lucas Underwood | L&N Performance
Director - Events Co-chair

Mbie Dowd | Casey’s Tire Pros
Director

Will Pleasants | American Tire Distributors
Director

Chad Whitley | Whitley Automotive LLC
Director - Education Chair

Sal Rosano | NTW
Director
News & Articles

Submit Your Nominations for the First Annual ASTA Member Awards
We are looking for the best of the best! It's time for our first annual ASTA Member Awards Dinner, to be held as the Grand Finale of the Fueling Connections Networking event in Charlotte, NC on April 21st, 2023. We would like to ask for nominations for the following...

How to Safely Work on EVs: Essential Training, Proper Equipment, and Expert Tips
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common on the roads, and as a result, more technicians are being called upon to work on them

Submit Your Nominations for the First Annual ASTA Member Awards
We are looking for the best of the best! It's time for our first annual ASTA Member Awards Dinner, to be held as the Grand Finale of the Fueling Connections Networking event in Charlotte, NC on April 21st, 2023. We would like to ask for nominations for the following...

Resolve to Stay Informed on Right to Repair legislation in 2023
As an independent repair shop owner or industry professional, you know firsthand the importance of access to diagnostic and repair information. Without it, you're at a disadvantage compared to automakers and authorized dealerships, which can limit your ability to...
Submit Your Nominations for the First Annual ASTA Member Awards
We are looking for the best of the best! It's time for our first annual ASTA Member Awards Dinner, to be held as the Grand Finale of the Fueling Connections Networking event in Charlotte, NC on April 21st, 2023. We would like to ask for nominations for the following...