| Our Staff |
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consists of highly trained ASE certified
technicians with a combined total
of over 135 years of experience. All
of our staff are service focused with
you and your family's safety in mind,
and we are here to serve your automotive
needs. |
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| Jim Dwyer |
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| Owner |
Experience
• Repairing automobiles since
1976 |
About Jim
Jim has lived in Fort Collins since
1971. His motto, "Profit with
Integrity", explains why Fort
Collins Muffler & Automotive has
been successful for so many years.
Many of our services, including: muffler,
brake, shock and strut installation
and repair have a nation-wide lifetime
guarantee. Jim enjoys horseback riding
and hockey. |
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| Brian Dwyer |
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| General Manager |
Experience
• 17 years in automotive repair |
Training
• CarQuest Technical Institute
Training
Selling Service Profitably
Workflow Management & Procedures
Advanced Workflow Systems
VisionQuest Operational Efficiency Course
• Automotive Management Institute
Workflow Management Systems
Mastering Menu Pricing
Applied Automotive Accounting
• A.S.E. Certified Service Writer |
About Brian
Brian has lived in Fort Collins
31 years, and he enjoys ice hockey
and golf. |
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| Cory Burger |
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| Manager |
Experience
• 5 ½ years at Fort Collins
Muffler & Automotive |
Training
• 2 years Auto Tech School
• CTI Classes
• BG Burn and Learn
• Automotive Management Institute
Service Advising...Beyond Order Taking
• A.S.E. Certified Service Writer |
About Cory
Cory is 24 years old and a Colorado
native. He likes 4-wheeling, softball, darts and working
on his Mustang. |
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| Rod Stevens |
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| Manager & Technician |
Experience
• 21 years in auto repair |
Training
• Certified ASE Master Technician
(1992-1995)
• Licensed Emissions Inspector
& Clean Air Technician
• Delco Tech Certified |
About Rod
Rod enjoys playing darts and shooting
pool. |
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| Rick Dinkel |
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| Shop Foreman |
Experience
• 19 years in auto repair |
Training
• CarQuest Technical Institute
Workflow Management & Procedures
Selling Service Profitably
Ford Engine Performance
Anti-Lock Brake System Seminar
Increasing Profit by Increasing Proficiency
• Automotive Management Institute
Workflow Management Systems
• Injectronics Training Ltd.
GM Ignition Diagnostics
• Oxygen Sensor Waveform Analysis
• Current Probing
• On-board Diagnostics
• Fuel Injection Data Recording
& Graphing
• Toyota Computer Diagnostics
• Fault Pattern Recognition I,
II, & III
• Rear Wheel ABS
• Fault Pattern Recognition OBO
II Enabling Conditions
• Enhanced On-board Diagnostics
II
• OBO II Misfire Diagnostics
• Fault Pattern Recognition Enhanced
Gas Analysis
• IATN Diagnostic Resource
• A.S.E. Certifications:
Automobile Technician
Engine Repair
Engine Performance
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Brakes
Steering and Suspension |
About Rick
Rick enjoys darts, golf, fishing
and spending time with his wife Stacy
and children Josslyn and Jacob. |
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| Mark Seville |
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| Auto Technician |
Experience
• 26 years auto repair |
Training
• ASE Certified
• Hunter Certified
• ICAR Certified for air bags
and ABS brakes
• CarQuest Technical Institute
Mode 6
Power Stroke Diesel
Dura Max Diesel
A/C Diagnosis
Enhanced OBD-II Using Mode $06
Ford 7.3L Power Stroke Diagnosis |
About Mark
Mark ran his
own business repairing front ends
and frames for 12 years before coming
to Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive. He enjoys hot rods, racing and baseball in his spare time. |
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| Tom Collister |
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| Auto Technician |
Experience
• 20 years auto repair technician |
Training
• IATN Diagnostic Resource
• Current Probing
• Oxygen Sensor Waveform Analysis
• Rear Wheel ABS
• Fault Pattern Recognition I,
II, & III
• Advanced Computer Diagnostics
Series
• On-board Diagnostics II
• A.S.E. Certifications:
Engine Repair
Engine Performance
Brakes
Suspension and Steering
• CarQuest Technical Institute
Advanced Computer Diagnostics Series
Oxygen Sensor Waveform Analysis
On Board Diagnostics-II
Rear Wheel ABS
Fault Pattern Recognition - Part II
Current Probing |
About Tom
Tom likes motocross racing and
camping. "The owners are great
and so are the people I work with." |
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| Grant Ziegler |
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| Auto Technician |
Experience
• 17 years auto repair technician |
Training
• CTI
• Rear Wheel ABS
• Fuel Injection Data Recording
& Graphing
• On-board II Misfire Diagnostics
• Ford 7.3L Power Stroke Diagnosis
• A.S.E. Certifications:
Automobile Technician
Brakes
7.3L Power Stroke Diagnosis
Enhanced Scan Data Analysis
Fuel Injection Data Recording and Graphing
Anti-Lock Brake System |
About Grant
Grant is married, has a son, and
enjoys motocross dirt bike riding and R/C airplanes. |
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| Eric Crackel |
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| Auto Technician |
Experience
• 7 years at Fort Collins Muffler
& Automotive
• 2 years boat mechanic |
Training
• Licensed Emissions Inspector |
About Eric
Eric has a loving wife, Heather,
and a daughter on the way. His hobbies
are golf and working on his home. |
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| Tim Lamay |
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| Auto Technician |
Experience
• 3 years at Fort Collins Muffler
& Automotive
• 4 years at the Ford dealer
• Army Infantry
• Chrysler dealer |
Training
• Ford Factory Training
• Wyoming Technical Institute
• A.S.E. Certified Master Technician |
About Tim
Tim was born and raised in Rochester
N.Y., and attended Wyoming Tech in
Wyoming, before moving to Fort Collins.
He and his wife have 3 children. He enjoys rocket science, mountain biking, firearms, hiking, camping, political science, foreign affairs, current events and family time. |
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| Evan Lee Harding |
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| Manager |
Experience
• 5 years at Fort Collins Muffler
& Automotive |
Training
• Licensed Emissions Inspector |
About Evan
Evan is a single father and full-time
dad to his 6-year-old son Zayne. Their
hobbies include 4-wheeling, fishing,
hunting and always having fun. |
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| Daniel Holden |
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| Mechanic |
Experience
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Training
• Hybrid Vehicles Class
• A.S.E. Certifications:
Engine Repair
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Manual Drive Train and Axles
Suspension and Steering
Brakes
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Engine Performance
Exhaust Systems |
About Dan
Dan's hobbies are making armor and casting aluminum. |
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| Suzie Schlecht |
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| Mechanic |
Experience
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Training
• Alignment/Front End |
About Suzie
Suzie enjoys working on cars and weightlifting. |
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| Dale Rosenbach |
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| Mechanic |
Experience
• Entry Level |
Training
• AAmco Transmission Certification |
About Dale
Dale enjoys playing the guitar and working on cars. |
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| Todd Tolar |
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| Mechanic |
Experience
• 2 years at Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive |
Training
• Front Range Community College
• Wyoming Technical Institute |
About Todd
Todd was born in California, but
has lived the last 11 years in Fort
Collins where he went to Fort Collins
High School. He has been playing baseball
for 16 years. |
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| Tim Martin |
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| Service Writer, Shuttle Driver |
Experience
• Entry level |
| Training |
About Todd
Tim enjoys hockey, photography, drag racing, graphic design, foosball and softball |
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| Tin Man |
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| Official Greeter |
Experience
• 25 years customer relations |
Training
• Muffler school |
About Tin
Tin always seems to be hanging
around the shop. |
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