ZACH : SERVICE MANAGER
Zach has been a car officionado for many years and recently began his journey in the automotive industry. He has many years of client service experience and he feels blessed to build a career with two of his greatest passions - cars and people. Zach is married and enjoys camping.
Ted: Service Advisor
Ted not only has several years of Toyota and BMW dealership experience, he also has extensive customer service experience, having run his own service business. His history in the automotive industry combined with his genuine sense of care and faithfulness help him develop strong and lasting relationships.
Ted enjoys spending time with my family, camping, visiting national parks, attending professional sports games, hot springs and beaches. He also loves the diversity of the Denver food scene.
CHARLIE : SHOP FOREMAN
Charlie is one of the most experienced technicians in the industry. Not only is he is the highest level ASE Master certified, he was also named 2013 NASCAR Technician of the year. Having been with the organization over a decade, our clients know they can trust Charlie’s expertise over a myriad of vehicle makes and models.
Charlie is a father of two boys and grandfather of three and spends his time as a NASCAR Crew Chief when he is not taking care of our clients at Urban.
LUCAS : TECHNICIAN
Lucas spent 4 years in the Army serving our country by servicing and maintaining Army Vehicles. He has spent many years in the Automotive Repair Industry and plans to serve our clients for many more to come. He enjoys spending time with his daughter outside of work.
Jonah: Technician
Jonah is a Michigan native who started working for Urban Autocare shortly after moving to Colorado. He grew up working in a family friend's restoration shop and possesses strong foundational knowledge of automobiles. Jonah is eager to further his automotive career and is advancing quickly as he studies under his fellow ASE Certified Master Technicians.
In his spare time Jonah enjoys hiking, climbing, working on old Toyotas and music.
BRIAN : PRESIDENT
Brian is a Denver native and retired pro football player who spent four years studying Civil Engineering and Business at the Colorado School of Mines. He developed a love for German cars after tuning his first VW in high school and he turned that passion into a business when he started Avalon Motorsports in February 2007. In 2014 he and his team acquired Autotailor (now Urban Autocare - Denver) so that they could expand the way they serve their clients through Domestic and Asian import vehicle care. Urban Autocare continues to expand throughout the Denver-Metro area.
Brian's burning passion is to transform the automotive industry through innovation and training and to create opportunities for his team to grow. Brian co-pastors a Christian church in Westminster, CO in his spare time and attributes his success to God's calling to be a light in the marketplace.
PHIL : DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Phil has been in the automotive industry since 2002. He has spent time as an Audi Certified Technician, Service Advisor, Parts Specialist, Service Manager, General Manager and currently is the Director of Operations at Urban Autocare and Avalon Motorsports in Denver, CO (four locations). His credentials include an ASE Master Certification as well as an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology. Phil has led his team to win many industry awards as an independent shop manager including Motor Age Top 10, BBB Torch Award and other community awards. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 children, playing soccer, hiking, and camping. He is also the President of the Mechanical Division for ASA Colorado.
TINA: OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Tina is a Colorado native who has a broad range of talents and skill sets. The Operations Coordinator position was created specifically for her to assist with HR, bookkeeping, employee relations and vendor relationships. Her background as a Debt Resolution Specialist and Administrative Assistant paved the way for her role at Urban Autocare and we are blessed to have her. Tina is married and has three children. She enjoys camping and fishing with her family in her spare time.
STEVEN : GENERAL MANAGER
Steven started with us at our sister shop Avalon Motorsports and was happy to help us out here at Urban Autocare. He has prior experience estimating in auto body shops as well as a dealership level parts specialist. He offers a very high level of customer service and attention to detail. In his free time he enjoys the Colorado outdoors and traveling.
JEFF : SERVICE ADVISOR
Jeff has been in the automotive industry since 1989. He was a Master Technician until 2002, at which point he transitioned to a service advisor role. He has been in the S Denver location (previously with Comprehensive Car Care) since 1997 and has become a trusted advocate to his clients through his genuine, caring attitude and extensive vehicle knowledge.
Jeff likes to cycle in his free time. He also enjoys fine dining and good music.
PETER : SERVICE ADVISOR
Peter is a NY native and he is also an avid car enthusiast who has been around motor vehicles since his childhood. Recently graduating from Buffalo State College with a degree in Economics and Finance, Peter realized that he wanted to pursue the automotive industry more than anything else. He has hands-on experience working on vehicles, which gives him a solid technical knowledge of cars and his congenial personality combined with prior experience taking care of clients in the Marine industry, Ski industry, and the Finance world will make Peter a fantastic service advisor at Avalon Motorsports!
When Peter is not at work, he loves the outdoors. In the winter months, he spends as much time as he can on the mountains skiing. In the warmer months, Peter enjoys skateboarding, sailing, and fishing.
J-SON : SHOP FOREMAN
J-son is an L3 Master Technician with almost three decades of experience. He possesses a wide variety of skill sets including gasoline, diesel, custom fabrication, and advanced vehicle diagnostic expertise. He has worked for some of the top automotive shops in the country and brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Urban Autocare.
In his spare time, J-son enjoys fabricating and building off-road competition trucks.
JOEL : TECHNICIAN
Joel has a background with Automotive Collision repair but had a passion for the repair side. He also knows Subaru vehicles very well. We see quite a few here in Denver, so his expertise in that area will benefit our clients. He brings a very strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn and do things the right way. We are glad he joined our team.
David : Apprentice Technician
David came to us as an intern from Pickens Tech in Aurora and we were so pleased with him, we hired him to join us full time. We look forward to watching grow into an excellent Technician!
BRIAN : PRESIDENT
Brian is a Denver native and retired pro football player who spent four years studying Civil Engineering and Business at the Colorado School of Mines. He developed a love for German cars after tuning his first VW in high school and he turned that passion into a business when he started Avalon Motorsports in February 2007. In 2014 he and his team acquired Autotailor (now Urban Autocare - Denver) so that they could expand the way they serve their clients through Domestic and Asian import vehicle care. Urban Autocare continues to expand throughout the Denver-Metro area.
Brian's burning passion is to transform the automotive industry through innovation and training and to create opportunities for his team to grow. Brian co-pastors a Christian church in Westminster, CO in his spare time and attributes his success to God's calling to be a light in the marketplace.
PHIL : DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Phil has been in the automotive industry since 2002. He has spent time as an Audi Certified Technician, Service Advisor, Parts Specialist, Service Manager, General Manager and currently is the Director of Operations at Urban Autocare and Avalon Motorsports in Denver, CO (four locations). His credentials include an ASE Master Certification as well as an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology. Phil has led his team to win many industry awards as an independent shop manager including Motor Age Top 10, BBB Torch Award and other community awards. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 children, playing soccer, hiking, and camping. He is also the President of the Mechanical Division for ASA Colorado.
TINA: OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Tina is a Colorado native who has a broad range of talents and skill sets. The Operations Coordinator position was created specifically for her to assist with HR, bookkeeping, employee relations and vendor relationships. Her background as a Debt Resolution Specialist and Administrative Assistant paved the way for her role at Urban Autocare and we are blessed to have her. Tina is married and has three children. She enjoys camping and fishing with her family in her spare time.
Jeremy: General Manager
Jeremy has been in the auto industry for over 15 years and has worked with many different makes and models including VW, Toyota and Ford. He has been at this location for almost 3 years. He looks forward to helping clients with their automotive needs. In his spare time Jeremy enjoys Golfing, Fishing and spending time with family.
Brittany: Service Advisor
Brittany has well over a decade of service writing and management experience in the auto industry. Additionally, her vast experience on the parts side gives her valuable insight that she loves passing onto her clients in the form of vehicle education. She has a warm smile and excels in her attention to detail.
Jim: Shop Foreman
Jim is an ASE Master certified technician with 35 years of experience and 8 years at the Lakewood location. He specializes in diagnostics and complete auto care. In his spare time Jim enjoys outdoors, hunting and spending time with his family.
Todd: Master Technician
Todd has been working on cars since 1985. He graduated from Denver Auto and Diesel College in 1993. He has been at the Lakewood location for 9 years. Todd is an ASE Master tech with extensive knowledge in both diesel and gasoline vehicles. In his spare time Todd enjoys fishing, camping and hiking.
Sal:Master Technician
Sal has been working in the auto industry for over 32 years as an ASE certified technician.
He has worked on all types of vehicle domestic and foreign. Sal also continues to attend training modules to keep up with all of today's technology. Sal enjoys skiing, car shows, drag racing and boating in his spare time.
Drew: Technician
Drew is a Denver native and graduate of the Emily Griffith College automotive program. He spent several months at Discount Tire before beginning at Urban Autocare as an apprentice in early 2020. Drew has a strong drive to become a master technician and has already proven mastery of several shop operations.
Drew enjoys going on drives. with his wife, mountain biking, and target shooting in his free time.
BRIAN : PRESIDENT
Brian is a Denver native and retired pro football player who spent four years studying Civil Engineering and Business at the Colorado School of Mines. He developed a love for German cars after tuning his first VW in high school and his passion for the niche continues to grow. Brian co-pastors a Christian church in Westminster, CO in his spare time and attributes his success to God's calling to be a light in the marketplace.
Brian is very well versed in German automobiles. He became the owner of Avalon Motorsports in February 2007 after spending several months prior to that working in the company. His burning passion to transform the automotive industry through innovation and training and his relentless pursuit for perfection makes it easy to see that he is an avid enthusiast at heart.
PHIL : DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Phil has been in the automotive industry for a decade and a half, and is the organization’s longest tenured member. He has spent time as an Audi certified technician, Service Advisor, Service Manager and Parts Specialist and currently serves as the General Manager at Urban Autocare. His credentials include an ASE Master Certification as well as an Associates degree in Automotive Technology. Phil has been instrumental in the transition from Autotailor to Urban Autocare. Amongst Phil’s greatest strength are his attention to detail and desire to exceed our clients’ expectations.
Outside of work Phil enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his wife and 5 children.
TINA: OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Tina is a Colorado native who has a broad range of talents and skill sets. The Operations Coordinator position was created specifically for her to assist with HR, bookkeeping, employee relations and vendor relationships. Her background as a Debt Resolution Specialist and Administrative Assistant paved the way for her role at Urban Autocare and we are blessed to have her. Tina is married and has three children. She enjoys camping and fishing with her family in her spare time.
SARAH: SERVICE MANAGER
Sarah joined the Urban team in 2020. She started out as a technician and has years of experience in the automotive service industry as an advisor, in both dealerships and independent shops. She brings a warm laugh and friendly sense of client care to the front of the shop.
As a Colorado native, you can find Sarah out hiking and exploring in the mountains or hanging with her 2 big fluffy dogs. Sarah enjoys studying nutrition and history, loud music, cooking, archery, solo travel and good road trips.
BRAD: SERVICE ADVISOR
Service Advisor - Brad is a Colorado Native and has been working with cars since 2016. He started out in the Quick Lube bay at South Kipling Automotive and became an Advisor in 2018. He started with Urban Autocare in 2020 after the acquisition of South Kipling Automotive. Brad loves Italian food, hanging out with friends, playing golf, and has season tickets to the Colorado Avalanche.
ART: SHOP FOREMAN
Art is an ASE Certified Master Technician who started in the automotive world in 1997. He has been with Urban Autocare since 2020. As well as being a factory-certified technician in Ford, Nissan and Mazda, his multi-discipline diagnostic skills come from his years of experience in the industry -
Since moving to Colorado in 2011 from Connecticut, Art has enjoyed spending time with his family, catching a baseball game, skiing, hiking, camping, and riding motorcycles.
SCOTT: TECHNICIAN
After two tours in the Navy Scott started working on cars more than three decades ago. He is an extremely consistent technician having worked at the current Littleton location for 30 years (formerly Havoline Quick Lube then South Kipling Automotive). He loves a good steak, golf, and fly fishing whenever he can. Scott and his wife Stacy live in Aurora, he has 2 sons, a daughter, 4 grandkids, and a dog named Cammy.
BRIAN : PRESIDENT
Brian is a Denver native and retired pro football player who spent four years studying Civil Engineering and Business at the Colorado School of Mines. He developed a love for German cars after tuning his first VW in high school and he turned that passion into a business when he started Avalon Motorsports in February 2007. In 2014 he and his team acquired Autotailor (now Urban Autocare - Denver) so that they could expand the way they serve their clients through Domestic and Asian import vehicle care. Urban Autocare continues to expand throughout the Denver-Metro area.
Brian's burning passion is to transform the automotive industry through innovation and training and to create opportunities for his team to grow. Brian co-pastors a Christian church in Westminster, CO in his spare time and attributes his success to God's calling to be a light in the marketplace.
PHIL : DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Phil has been in the automotive industry since 2002. He has spent time as an Audi Certified Technician, Service Advisor, Parts Specialist, Service Manager, General Manager and currently is the Director of Operations at Urban Autocare and Avalon Motorsports in Denver, CO (four locations). His credentials include an ASE Master Certification as well as an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology. Phil has led his team to win many industry awards as an independent shop manager including Motor Age Top 10, BBB Torch Award and other community awards. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 children, playing soccer, hiking, and camping. He is also the President of the Mechanical Division for ASA Colorado.
TINA: OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Tina is a Colorado native who has a broad range of talents and skill sets. The Operations Coordinator position was created specifically for her to assist with HR, bookkeeping, employee relations and vendor relationships. Her background as a Debt Resolution Specialist and Administrative Assistant paved the way for her role at Urban Autocare and we are blessed to have her. Tina is married and has three children. She enjoys camping and fishing with her family in her spare time.
