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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

Tricia Sauls

Executive Director

Becky Hester

Becky Hester

Administrative Assistant

Jessee Potter

Jessee Potter

Membership Coordinator

Leadership

The ASTA board members provide leadership and guidance to the organization, setting its strategic direction and ensuring its mission and goals are met. They bring diverse expertise and work with the ASTA staff and members to support the success of independent automotive repair shops and tire dealers in the Southeast.
Marc Pons | Chapel Hill Tire

Marc Pons | Chapel Hill Tire

President

Mike Allen | Carfix

Mike Allen | Carfix

Vice President - Membership

Bill Jackson | Parrish Tire

Bill Jackson | Parrish Tire

Treasurer

Frankie Pugh | Pugh’s Tire

Frankie Pugh | Pugh’s Tire

Immediate Past President

Benjie Burris | Frog Pond Performance

Benjie Burris | Frog Pond Performance

Director

Stan Creech | Creech Import Repair Inc.

Stan Creech | Creech Import Repair Inc.

Director

Todd Compton | Compton’s Automotive

Todd Compton | Compton’s Automotive

Director

Justin Allen | Hunter Engineering

Justin Allen | Hunter Engineering

Director - Events Co-Chair

Lucas Underwood | L&N Performance

Lucas Underwood | L&N Performance

Director - Events Co-chair

Mbie Dowd | Casey’s Tire Pros

Mbie Dowd | Casey’s Tire Pros

Director

Will Pleasants | American Tire Distributors

Will Pleasants | American Tire Distributors

Director

Chad Whitley | Whitley Automotive LLC

Chad Whitley | Whitley Automotive LLC

Director - Education Chair

 

Sal Rosano | NTW

Sal Rosano | NTW

Director

News & Articles

NC Legislative Update

NC Legislative Update

Senate Bill 341 Update, The bill is suggesting safety be moved to every other year and emissions removed with exception to Mecklenburg County.  The ASTA is in continuous conversation with the DMV leadership team.   

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ASTA Celebrates Excellence in Our Industry with Member Awards

ASTA Celebrates Excellence in Our Industry with Member Awards

The conclusion to the Fueling Connections Networking Event on April 21st was a celebration to honor members nominated by those in our community for their outstanding leadership and values. The awards categories were selected to highlight those living the 5 core values...