Our team

David | Owner
How long have you been a mechanic?
30 years
What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?
The fulfillment of taking something broken and putting it back to its glory
If you weren’t a mechanic, what would you be doing?
Probably construction
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Kayaking, floating, anything dealing with water
Is there an interesting fact about you?
I had hip surgery when I was 5, I was in a full body cast and told not to walk for 6 months
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Performing vehicle maintenance is not a myth, it does keep your vehicle in tip top shape, so you can get the most use out of your investment.
Julie | Owner
How long have you been an Office Manager?
21 years
What role(s) do you have?
Easiest description….. where there is a need I fill it
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Really anything as long as I’m with family
Is there an interesting fact about you?
I enjoy hanging out with family and friends playing a card game named Wizard.
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Maintenance isn’t just a suggestion, if you stay on top of it, it truly does help in keeping your vehicle healthy
Shawn | Service Advisor
How long have you been a service advisor?
22 years
What is your favorite aspect of being a service advisor?
Helping people
If you weren’t a service advisor, what would you be doing?
Fishing
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Fishing / Lake Life
Is there an interesting fact about you?
James | Mechanic
How long have you been a mechanic?
40 years
What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?
Ability to work on my own stuff
If you weren’t a mechanic, what would you be doing?
Astrophysicist
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Astronomy, Helping Others
Is there an interesting fact about you?
I’ve read two books no longer in print
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Preventative, Preventative, Preventative
Brandon | Mechanic
How long have you been a mechanic?
17 years
What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?
Solving problems, always different every day
If you weren’t a mechanic, what would you be doing?
Underground cable installation
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Enjoying friends and family, you never know when or if you’ll see them again
Is there an interesting fact about you?
I have never broken a bone
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Always stick to your maintenance schedule. Even if you can’t afford to get it all done at once, do something once a week/month. Maintenance is cheaper than a new car or major repair.
Jon | Mechanic
How long have you been a mechanic?
20 years
What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?
Figuring out the hard stuff
If you weren’t a mechanic, what would you be doing?
Back to the military
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Hiking, Climbing, riding dirt bikes
Is there an interesting fact about you?
I’m a Ginger
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Do it, or suffer the consequences
Lorelei | Apprenticeship
How long have you been a mechanic?
0 years, working on my apprenticeship
What is your favorite aspect of being an apprentice?
Learning
If you weren’t learning about mechanics, what would you be doing?
Veterinarian
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Drawing
Is there an interesting fact about you?
My name is from Gilmore Girls
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Keep up with your maintenance schedule, its worth it.
Dakota | Apprencticeship
How long have you been a mechanic?
0 years, working on my apprenticeship
What is your favorite aspect of being an apprentice?
Being able to have hands on learning
If you weren’t learning about mechanics, what would you be doing?
Bee Keeping
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Fishing
Is there an interesting fact about you?
I’m an Eagle Scout
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Don’t be a You Tube mechanic
Ramona | Shuttle Driver/Admin
How long have you been with D & J’s Automotive?
7 years
What role(s) do you have?
I’m typically the shuttle driver, answering phones when Shawn is unavailable, where there is a need I fill it
What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?
Spending time with my family
Is there an interesting fact about you?
I am a licensed electrician
What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?
Change your oil early or on time, never late