Our Staff
certified master mechanics
Our staff 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.
Jim Dwyer
honesty, profits with integrity  
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.
Brian Dwyer
certified auto repair  
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.
Cory Burger
certified auto repair  
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.
Rod Stevens
certified master technician  
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.
Rick Dinkel
certified master technician  
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.
Mark Seville
certified auto repair  
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.
Tom Collister
certified auto repair  
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."
Grant Ziegler
certified auto repair  
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.
Eric Crackel
certified auto repair  
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.
Tim Lamay
certified auto repair  
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.
Evan Lee Harding
certified auto repair  
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.
Daniel Holden
certified auto repair  
Mechanic
Experience
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.
Suzie Schlecht
certified auto repair  
Mechanic
Experience
Training
• Alignment/Front End
About Suzie
Suzie enjoys working on cars and weightlifting.
Dale Rosenbach
certified auto repair  
Mechanic
Experience
• Entry Level
Training
• AAmco Transmission Certification
About Dale
Dale enjoys playing the guitar and working on cars.
Todd Tolar
certified auto repair  
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.
Tim Martin
certified auto repair  
Service Writer, Shuttle Driver
Experience
• Entry level
Training
About Todd
Tim enjoys hockey, photography, drag racing, graphic design, foosball and softball
Tin Man
honest reliable certified auto repair  
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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2003 South College Avenue     Fort Collins, CO     80525