Big O Tires recently announced the selection of Brandon Stoutmeyer as its Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician of the Year award recipient. Stoutmeyer is a lead technician at the Big O Tires store at 1701 West Elm Street in Lebanon, Mo.
Stoutmeyer is one of approximately 50 automotive professionals recognized with this annual national achievement award, which spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification tests from among the ranks of the roughly quarter million ASE Certified professionals nationwide. In addition to top scores, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees. A panel of Big O Tires corporate representatives selects the winner each year.
As a master ASE technician, Stoutmeyer has passed nine tests that certify his knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. The testing covers categories such as engine repair, transmissions, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, and more.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as the Big O Tires Master Technician of the Year,” Stoutmeyer says. “I’ve invested a lot of time and effort to take the ASE classes and pass the tests. The certification is important because it helps my customers know I have the expertise to serve them well.”
Stoutmeyer has worked in the automotive industry for 13 years and began his career after obtaining an automotive associate’s degree. He has been with Big O Tires for the last four years and came to the company as an ASE-certified master technician.
Shane Albright, Big O Tires central Missouri territory manager, says Stoutmeyer is well deserving of recognition.
“Brandon puts his customers first and takes pride in diagnosing and fixing a customer’s automotive problems correctly the first time,” Albright says. “He is happy to talk with customers and help them understand what is happening in their vehicles. He is an exceptional representative for our Lebanon store.”
Stoutmeyer received his award at a recent Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Clearwater, Fla. Gary Skidmore, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Big O Tires; Homer Hogg, Chair of the ASE Board of Directors; and Timothy Zilke, ASE President & CEO, presented the award to Stoutmeyer.
“We are proud to partner with Big O Tires to recognize Brandon’s commitment to excellence in providing the very best in automotive service and repair,” said Zilke. “This dedication is reflected in the talented professionals we recognize each year, and Brandon represents the best of the best.”