DR. K

I have my wife, son, my teams, and the community in mind in everything I do. I own All-Star Automotive and Woody's Auto Center, and I own and manage a few rental properties in our community. I am also on the board of two non-profit organizations. When I see our customers outside of the shops, I want to feel we've made lasting connections that improve lives. I started in the automotive industry before I had a driver's license. I worked just cleaning and organizing in a professional shop for over a year before ever working on customer cars. I eventually earned several technician certifications from MMI and other reputable institutions. I have an Accredited Master Automotive Manager certification from the Automotive Management Institute. I started my first Auto Repair brand in Columbia at 23 years old. I successfully grew the business for eight years before purchasing All-Star Automotive. In February of 2022, I completed the purchase of Woody's Auto Center, one of Columbia's oldest Auto Repair brands, opening in 1957 in downtown Columbia, where it still thrives and grows today. The most rewarding parts of what I do are keeping our customers safe on the road and providing them with Auto Repair options they can love and trust while providing sustainable and meaningful opportunities for my teams. I'm in the business of growing and developing people and am very proud of our teams.