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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

Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith

Events Coordinator

Becky Hester

Becky Hester

Administrative Assistant

Jessee Potter

Jessee Potter

Membership Coordinator

Steve Sauls

Steve Sauls

Shop-Dog Member Engagement

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

Neal Maier  | Tread Partners

Neal Maier | Tread Partners

Director

Chad Whitley | Whitley Automotive LLC

Chad Whitley | Whitley Automotive LLC

Director - Education Chair

 

Sal Rosano | NTW

Sal Rosano | NTW

Director

John Hill | Auto Trends/JeepGuys.com

John Hill | Auto Trends/JeepGuys.com

Director

News & Articles

ASTE Update

ASTE Update

Raleigh, July 17, 2023 – The Automotive Service and Tire Alliance is excited to announce the premier automotive trade show, Automotive Service Technology Expo (ASTE) is coming to Durham, NC September 28th - September 30th. ASTE is the automotive event of the year....

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NASTAF Update                      Dear Techs/VSPs…

NASTAF Update Dear Techs/VSPs…

Dear Techs/VSPs, A helpful hint for techs when reviewing ownership/authorization documents in the field: A Driver's license that had not expired but found with holes punched into the document was accepted as proof of authorization to support a Customer D1...

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ASTE Update

ASTE Update

Raleigh, July 17, 2023 – The Automotive Service and Tire Alliance is excited to announce the premier automotive trade show, Automotive Service Technology Expo (ASTE) is coming to Durham, NC September 28th - September 30th. ASTE is the automotive event of the year....

Hey Coach…………….

Hey Coach…………….

Wham! That was the sound I heard as our team called a time out and we huddled at the bench. As we were standing there, I suddenly heard that loud noise inside my football helmet; turning only to see our defensive coach with his big eyes looking right inside my...

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ASTE Update

Raleigh, July 17, 2023 – The Automotive Service and Tire Alliance is excited to announce the premier automotive trade show, Automotive Service Technology Expo (ASTE) is coming to Durham, NC September 28th - September 30th. ASTE is the automotive event of the year....

read more