Meet the Team

We have been faithfully serving this community since 1973, when founder Ron Kerner opened our doors, and have continued to grow our facility and add to our loyal customer base. Kerner's Auto Service in Shelby Township, MI took its small two-bay station to a large nine bay facility, adding 7 hoists, 2 racks, and an alignment rack. We're your best option for quality auto service because of the advanced technologies we use. Ask around about Kerner's Auto Service and you'll discover that our reputation precedes us. Any good repair shop is built upon relationships. We believe in serving people before and after servicing vehicles. Get to know us before you need us!

Mike Martin

ASE Certified Technician

Owner of Kerner's Auto Service

2011-Present

Ron Kerner

Advanced Engine Mechanical Diagnostics

Owner of Kerner's Auto Service

1973-2011

Alison Gillespie

Service Writer Assistant

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner’s Auto Service? “I would have to say that my favorite thing about working at Kerner’s Auto Service is our loyal customers. I love getting to know our customers and building trusting relationships with them."

What is your dream car? "A pink 1969 Chevrolet Nova"

What do you enjoy doing when not at work? "I enjoy spending time with my family and my 2 mini golden doodles. I enjoy cooking, reading and DIY projects."

What is something that most people don’t know about you? "I have played the Violin since I was 10 years old."

Bryan McKnight

ASE Certified Technician

Lube Technician with 5 years of experience.

What are you currently excited about in your job? “Learning more each day."

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner’s Auto Service? “The Training and learning experience."

What do you enjoy doing most in your free time? "I really enjoy Fishing."

Do you have a dream car you would like to own one day? "A charcoal Subaru STI."

Dennis White

ASE Certified Technician

Technician with 13 years of experience

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner's Auto Service? "Definitely the learning experience."

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? "I really enjoy Mountain and Pro Bicycling."

When you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up? "Engineer"

What is one vehicle that you would love the chance to work on? "1937 Ford Coupe"

Jamie Rumble

ASE Certified Technician

Technician with 37 years of experience.

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner's Auto Service? "Kerner’s is by far the cleanest most honest shop that I have ever worked for."

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner's Auto Service? “The Training and learning experience."

Who is your favorite sports team to root for? "Motor City Hit Dogs baseball team"

What three words would your friends use to describe you? "Honest, Caring and humble"

What is something you are proud of? "My 1970 Red Cutlass Convertible."

Jason Mueller

Service Manager

21 years experienced.

What led you to this career? "The state of Michigan has so many opportunities for the automotive industry."

What's your favorite thing about working at Kerner's Auto Service? "I really enjoy working with all my Co-workers and being able to help customers with all their vehicle needs."

What is the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from? "Don't focus on what others are doing, focus on what is in your control. Former employer."

What is your favorite music to listen to? "Heavy Rock"

Kyle Moss

Service Writer

10 Years of experience

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner's Auto Service?" I love the small community feel, and I believe in the company's core values."

What is one thing that you have accomplished in your career that you are proud of? "I really enjoy the relationships that I have built with customers over the years."

What is your favorite car? "White 1967 Porsche 911 Turbo"

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? "I enjoy spending time with my family and friends."

Mateo Burrell

ASE Certified Technician

Lube Technician with 4 years of experience

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner’s Auto Service? "I enjoy working side by side with experienced technicians like Jamie Rumble."

What led you to this career? "I Really enjoyed working and fixing my own cars."

What is your ideal way to spend the weekends? "Hunting and fishing in Northern Michigan with my black lab Gus."

Do you have a favorite movie? "Favorite movie would have to be the movie Stand By Me."

Michael Golda

Advanced Engine Mechanical Diagnostics

Eight years of experience

Certifications- Advanced Engine Mechanical Diagnostics, Automotive Technology Master Certification, Intermittent Electrical Diagnostics, ASE Certifications A1- A9, L3 and L1, Associates Degree in Applied Science Automotive Technician, Certification Welding, Modern Sensor Technology, Domestic Drivability Diagnostic & Tips, ELC.503.4.WS Hands on Electrical Diagnostic, Automotive Technology Diesel Service Specialist, Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Technology and Repair Training.

What’s your favorite thing about working at Kerner’s Auto Service? “Getting the chance to better myself through training that’s provided."

What accomplishments are you most proud of? “I am really proud that I am Master ASE Certified Technician with a college degree."

What’s a trip that changed you and why? "When I was in the navy I was deployed to Iraq prison camp, it just really made me appreciate and respect the way of life in America."

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? “When I was in the Navy I was boots on ground."

Tyler Czuchaj

Service Writer

5 years of experience

What is your favorite thing about working at Kerner's Auto Service? "The relationships that I have built over the years with our customers."

What is your favorite sport to watch? Football

When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? "A stunt man"

What is your dream car? "2011 Ford Raptor"