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
Steve Sauls
Shop-Dog Member Engagement
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
Sara Walker | Walker NAPA
Director
Lucas Underwood | L&N Performance
Director - Events Co-chair
John Hill | Auto Trends/JeepGuys.com
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
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...
Legislative Updates April 2024
Digital odometers make rollback scams easier - when repair needs don’t add up based on miles There is a misconception that odometer fraud has declined with digital odometers, according to Carfax research. Recent data suggests that more than 2.1 million vehicles were...
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...
The Engine of Loyalty: How Strong Relationships Drive Shop Success
In the world of auto repair, there's one thing all shops are always trying to get: new customers. Many shop owners spend time and money trying to get more and more new people through their doors. After all, it seems like common sense to chase after new business. More...
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...