Our Team
The team at AVator's Automotive is what makes us great. Combined, we have 125 years of experience in the automotive industry. All of our world-class technicians are certified, provide quality auto service, and love what they do!
Avators Automotive has been in business since 2009. In that time our team has built a reputation of being honest, dependable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that your car, truck, or SUV is fixed the first time.
John Johnson
John has owned AVator's Automotive since day one, and prides himself on top-notch, trustworthy service.
Tom Thompson
Tom is our fearless leader. Tom has owned AVator's Auto Repair since 1928. In the nearly 100 years Tom has owned AVAtor's, the industry has gone through several changes... Tom is passionate about customer service, and believes in doing the right thing, whether it's on a 1928 Ford Model T, or a 2021 Ford Mustang.
Tom Thompson
Tom, or "Tommy Boy" as we affectionately call him is our esteemed Service Advisor, who ensures our customer's needs are met, and that they fully understand the repair process.
Brian Buckley
Brian is our shop foreman. He has worked for AVAtors since 1999. He is certified, and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
Chet Charlston
We affectionately call Chet, "Chewy" based on his last name. Aside from silly names, there is nothing silly about the quality of service Chewy provides. He treats our customer's cars like his own, and prides himself on providing top quality, safe service.
Elizabeth Johnson
Elizabeth joined the AVAtors team back in 2016. Prior to working at AVAtors, she attended school at Springfield Valley Technical College, where she studied heavy machinery and diesel mechanics. She is a top-notch certified technician, and will have your car, truck, or semi-truck running well quicker than you can say, "AVator"!
Kevin Knutson
Kevin has worked at AVator's since 2016 when his pro football career failed to materialize. After a brief stint as an overall model in the industrial fashion design world, he joined AVators, and rekindled his first love, of top-quality automotive service.
Jim Jackson
Jim is a ray of positivity. The thumbs-up signal is his trademark. It doesn't matter what kind of day you're having, you'll be met with a smile, a thumbs-up, and a warm greeting. Aside from his award-winning personality, he is an award-winning technician.
Mikey Michaelson
Mikey is the newest member of the AVator's team. As the lube tech, Mikey is well versed in oil changes, and provides a mean digital inspection to ensure all of our customers have a full transparent understanding of their vehicle's needs.
William Wagner
William, (or Billy, as most know him) is our Service Advisor. He is the smiling face you see when you bring your car to us, and is the warm thank you, you hear when you pick your car up. He is passionate about providing excellent service, and has worked with us since 1977