Meet the Team

Real people. Real experience. Real support.

Our mission

Our mission is to stop the average small business from destroying the average small family in America. We are owners helping owners. What we teach is proven first in our own auto shops. We specialize in helping our members achieve higher profits faster and with less stress. We aim to give away more for free than others charge for; we don't lock clients into contracts, and we truly care, not just about your business, but about YOU. Meet the team that is the driving force behind Shop Fix Academy.

Built by Experience

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White cursive text on black background reads "Aaron Stocks."

Aaron started Shop Fix Academy after he and his repair shops came up against an unexpected and extremely challenging obstacle. He almost lost everything.

Shop Fix Academy Founder

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our team of coaches

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    Adam Preusser

    COACH

    Adam has been in the automotive industry for over 24 years, with a career built on hands-on…

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  • Adam Rogers

    COACH

    Adam has been immersed in the automotive industry since the age of 14, getting his start at his uncle’s...

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    Brad Emery

    COACH

    Brad is a coach with Shop Fix Academy and the owner of Professional Automotive. Known for his passion…

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    Brandon Peavy

    COACH

    Brandon brings a unique blend of emergency service leadership and business acumen to the automotive…

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    Carlos Ramirez

    COACH

    Carlos is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry, serving as both an automotive business…

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    Chuck Swain

    COACH

    Chuck is a dynamic entrepreneur and business strategist with more than 20 years of experience spanning…

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    Darren Adams

    COACH

    Darren grew up turning wrenches on anything that burned fuel and made noise. After six years working…

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    Dave Becker

    COACH

    Dave has been in the game for over three decades, and he's seen it all. He launched his business journey…

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    Doug Hillmuth

    COACH

    Doug opened his first shop with the goal of creating a trustworthy team that's proud of where they worked…

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    Doug McAllister

    COACH

    With nearly five decades in the automotive industry, Doug brings a legacy of service, leadership…

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    Eric Rutherford

    COACH

    Eric’s journey from dealership technician to multi-location owner is the definition of transformation…

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    Fred Young

    COACH

    Fred is the proud owner of a second-generation shop in Sturgeon Bay, WI, originally founded by his father…

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    Jack Getz

    COACH

    Jack is the owner of Getz Automotive, a high-volume, 19-bay auto repair facility located in Fuquay-Varina…

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    Jay Huh

    COACH

    Jay, on all accounts, should have failed as a business owner. Once a slave to his business, working countless…

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    Jeff Skibo

    COACH

    Jeff brings both legacy and innovation to the table. The son of a shop owner, Jeff has carried the torch…

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    Joe Valind

    COACH

    Joe began his career as an automotive technician in 1995. In 2005, he purchased Auto Safety Center…

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    John Cayer

    COACH

    John Cayer, the owner of Premier Auto Repair in Worcester, Massachusetts, has achieved remarkable business…

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    Jonathan Ortiz

    COACH

    Jonathan is redefining what it means to run a high-end auto repair shop. Based in West Palm Beach…

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    Josh Bird

    COACH

    Josh brings a powerful blend of technical mastery and leadership to the Shop Fix coaching team. He began…

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    Josh Gendron

    COACH

    With roots in the auto industry dating back to 2008, Joshua Gendron began his journey as a technician at a small…

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    Juan Barrera

    COACH

    Born in Colombia and raised in New York, Juan brings grit, humility, and transformation to everything he does. After 15 years…

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    Lauren Keeton

    COACH

    Lauren grew up in the automotive world. Her father opened a shop when she was in elementary school…

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    Matt Carlson

    COACH

    Matt Carlson made a bold pivot, leaving behind a 15-year career as a software engineer at Microsoft to pursue a greater

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    Mike Difato

    COACH

    Mike took an unconventional path into the auto repair industry, starting his career in the medical field…

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    Nick Padron

    COACH

    Nick is the owner of Padron Automotive in Topeka, Kansas, and a coach with Shop Fix Academy. With 24 years…

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    Patrick Murray

    COACH

    Patrick never planned to stay in the auto repair industry. At 15, he took a job at a local tire shop…

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    Phil Webster

    COACH

    Phil is a proud Effingham County native, husband, father, grandfather, and business owner with a passion for cars…

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  • Ron Nagy

    COACH

    Ron is a seasoned second-generation auto collision business owner from Northeast Ohio, widely recognized...

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    Ryan Hillenbrand

    COACH

    Ryan is a second-generation shop owner with a mind for engineering and a heart for leadership…

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  • Shane Copeland

    COACH

    Shane grew up with a very mechanically minded father who let him tinker. At the age of 14, he restored a 1971 C10 Truck which…

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    Stan Andrewski

    COACH

    Stan Andrewski is a master technician, entrepreneur, and devoted Christian who leads with faith, integrity,

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    Tad Butitta

    COACH

    Tad is a third-generation shop owner who’s continued his family’s legacy with vision and drive. Based…

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    Thomas Andrews

    COACH

    Thomas Andrews began his professional life in the world of IT and cybersecurity, where he honed his skills in problem-solving…

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    Tony Tatich

    COACH

    Tony is a second-generation entrepreneur and powerhouse operator based in Bremen, Indiana. Together…

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Helping you on your journey

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    Michael Rosenberger

    CEO

  • Connor Wangner

    CMO

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    Brandon Smith

    VP of Sales and Marketing

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    Dan Richey

    Client Success Manager

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    Tad Butitta

    Lead Coach

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    Christel Foley

    Director of Events

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    Connor MacGregor

    Sales Representative

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