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.
Ryan Ragan
Executive Director
Becky Hester
Administrative Assistant
Jessee Potter
Web and Event Project Manager
Leadership
Mike Allen | Carfix
President
Bill Jackson | Parrish Tire
Treasurer
Mbie Dowd | Casey's Tire Pros
Vice President
Marc Pons | Chapel Hill Tire
Past President
Tonnika Haynes | Brown's Automotive
Director
Benjie Burris | Frog Pond Performance
Director
Jim Cokonis | Individual Member
Director
Todd Compton | Compton’s Automotive
Director
Carlos Perez | Rock Solid Auto Care
Director
Lucas Underwood | L&N Performance
Director - Events Co-chair
Chris George | NAPA Auto Parts
Director
Neal Maier | Tread Partners
Director
Chad Whitley | Whitley Automotive LLC
Director - Education Chair
Sal Rosano | NTW
Director
Randy O'Connor | Dealer 2 Dealer
Director
News & Articles
Leveraging Opportunities for Growth
As we step into another quarter, I am reminded of the incredible value that our communitybrings not just to our businesses but to each of us as individuals committed to excellence in theautomotive service and tire sales industry. The Automotive Service & Tire...
Celebrating Excellence: Fueling Connections 2024 Award Winners
Fueling Connections, our recent event designed for shop owners of the automotive service and tire industry, was a great success, thanks in large part to the passionate individuals who make up our community. During the event's award dinner, we had the honor of...
Leveraging Opportunities for Growth
As we step into another quarter, I am reminded of the incredible value that our communitybrings not just to our businesses but to each of us as individuals committed to excellence in theautomotive service and tire sales industry. The Automotive Service & Tire...
Chapel Hill Tire Training Program Focuses on Next Generation
View the full article from Tire Business here. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Chapel Hill Tire has launched a Leadership Development Program (LDP) to cultivate the next generation of leaders within the company. The program, developed under the leadership of L2 Manager Stephen...
Leveraging Opportunities for Growth
As we step into another quarter, I am reminded of the incredible value that our communitybrings not just to our businesses but to each of us as individuals committed to excellence in theautomotive service and tire sales industry. The Automotive Service & Tire...