Stan Elmore: Owner and Founder, ASE Certified Service Consultant, ASE certified parts specialist, AAM-accredited automotive manager, CPBA-certified professional behavioral analyst. I think everyone “knows” who Stan is, but lets share more of his story and his family. Stan was born in Dothan, Alabama and raised in Lake Wales, Florida. (If you listen closely you will catch his southern phrases from time to time) Stan moved to Lafayette in 1971 and finished high school at Lafayette High School, where he met his wife Donna. Stan and Donna have married since 1972 and have three children.  Curtis currently works for CARQUEST, a longtime industry partner of Stan's, and has a   3-year-old daughter that keeps him busy.  Scott has resumed the helm at Stan's and along with his wife Heidi have a nearly 4-year-old daughter and a new baby girl born in November, 2008.  Carrie and her husband John, live in Texas and continue to work at Lockheed Martin Aircraft in Ft. Worth--they have a two-year-old son, and recently announced they are expecting again!   Stan continues to be involved with the business but is not always seen day to day. He is aggressively seeking information and ideas to keep Stan’s ahead of the ever changing automotive environment. Stan is an national advisor to CARQUEST Auto Parts and he is on the national board for ASE, the agency that accredits automotive technicians and service writers. Stan is actively involved in the automotive repair industry, spending large amounts of time away from the shop, working with other business owners to further the growth of the automotive repair industry as a whole. He truly sees the “competition”, locally and nationally, as a key to developing a win-win environment for all automotive repair businesses. In his free time Stan enjoys working on the “farm” and keeping up on outdoor chores. He is also a pilot and enjoys getting up & out when he has the time to fly.

Donna Elmore: a.k.a. Mom, wife, book keeper, accountant, and problem solver. *(editor’s note: I thought is was appropriate for Stan to write this biographical sketch, the following is what he wrote.) Donna, my bride since 1972, has always been there when I needed her. She has successfully mothered our three children into three successful adults and has helped grow Stan’s to where it is today. She is always available for any “emergencies” that should arise and works numerous hours away from the shop to keep the accounting side going. I personally, and Stan’s in general face a lot of challenges each day, week, and month….we could probably not overcome them without Donna’s help. She travels with me to most of the trade shows and advisory meetings across the country. She too has developed friendships in the automotive industry. Whenever I think I have forgotten books, tapes, or papers, she has them there for me. She is a valuable asset and a loving wife. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, keeping up with the "farm" acreage running smoothly, and now spoils all of her grandkids.

Scott Elmore: General Manager, ASE Certified Service Consultant Scott rejoined the Stan's team in 2001, then spent a brief hiatus as the GM of Stan's Twin Peaks Powersports in Longmont from 2005-2008.  When Twin Peaks was (finally) sold, Scott re-joined the team at Stan's. Scott has a B.S. degree in Legal Studies from Texas Wesleyan University.  His wife Heidi teaches Respiratory Therapy in Denver, and they have two daughters, age 4 and 1. Scott and Heidi live in rural Weld County, and spend inordinate amounts of time working on projects at home and at their "cabin" in southeastern Colorado.  Scott's advice about your vehicle: "Find a repair facility that you can trust and stick with them!  Working with a repair shop that knows your habits, your plans for your vehicle, and even when you are going on vacation, or having a baby, or sending a child off to college will invariably lead to more peace of mind for you!  Consider it PERSONALIZED vehicle maintenance!"

Emma Douglas: Service Consultant / Back Office Support Emma has been with Stan's since 2008, but employed by Stan since 2006.  Emma impressed us with her service skills as our teller at a local bank, whereupon she was recruited away to join the Stan's team at Twin Peaks Powersports.  When Stan sold Twin Peaks in 2008, we couldn't let Emma get away, so we brought her back with us to Stan's! Emma has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and even though she only works with us 3 days a week, her versatility and natural ability to just "get it" and then "get it done" make her an invaluable part of our team. Emma and her husband James live in the Frederick area with their 1 year old son.  They enjoy outdoor activities, playing with their son in the park, and occasionally sneaking some quite time for a "Mommy and Daddy Movie" Emma's future career goals include having another child and still continuing to work at least part-time. Emma's advice about your vehicle: "Preventative Maintenance is KEY!"

Barb Amador: Bookkeeper   Photo and more info coming soon!

                

Greg Poland: ASE Certified Service Consultant Greg came to Stan’s as a front counter service writer. It was evident quickly that Greg had more skills to service Stan’s in other ways. Greg moved back to our support staff where he took care of all book keeping and accounting functions with his knowledge from a A.S. in Human Resource Management and a B.S. in Business Management. Greg has been with Stan’s for nearly 10 years now and has recently taken on a service consultant position. He is an ASE Certified Service Consultant and continues to add value to the Stan’s team no matter where he is placed. Greg is a Platteville resident, where he has lived for almost his entire life. He has been married to his wife Carmen since 1984 and they have one daughter, who recently got married! Greg would like to run his own business one day and continues to work on his management skills at Stan’s with every challenge we throw him. He is a true asset to our team. In his spare time Greg enjoys being outside. He likes to hunt, fish, and work in his yard. His family is currently building a new home and he can’t wait until completion time. Greg’s Advice on your vehicle: Use quality people to install quality parts and this will bring value to your investment. Tidbit: In 5th grade Greg won the 50 yard dash, 5.3 seconds, setting a school record. (he claims he can still do it, but we have never seen it)

Mark Seiwald: Service Consultant One of the people you are likely to see when you first walk into Stan’s is Mark. You can rest assured that he will almost always be on the front counter, helping you with all of your automotive troubles. Of course, if you want to talk football—Mark can probably find some time to talk about that too. Mark is a native Coloradoan, who has lived in the Westminster area his entire life. He and his wife Tammy have two children, one son, and one daughter, both attending local middle schools. Mark enjoys spending time with his family, watching his kids sporting and cheer-leading events, and doing stuff outside. Mark came to Stan’s around 1999 after being recruited away from a tire wholesaler. In fact, Stan’s was one of Mark’s former customers. Mark left Stan's in 2004 and opened Summit Wine and Spirits in Lafayette. Summit is still going strong, and when Tammy's employment of 18 years became a victim of the economy, Mark put her in the driver's seat, and we were able to talk him into coming back over to our team! We're pleased (as many of you have also expressed) to have Mark back, and he is to be credited with his fluid ability to step right back in as if he was never gone! ADVICE ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE: Mark believes that keeping your vehicle running properly and reliably is a two-part process. First, you must educate yourself on your vehicle, and the basic maintenance requirements that it has. Second, once you learn what routine maintenance is necessary, follow the schedules to ensure that your vehicle stays in tip-top shape for years to come. If you need help figuring out your vehicle’s maintenance schedules, consult your owner’s manual—or better yet, stop by Stan’s and let Mark print out your vehicle's maintenance schedule for you—Compliments of Stan’s!

Jim Plane: Service Consultant Jim has been with Stan's since 2007, and not only came to work with us for an interesting reason; he's had an interesting business background of his own. Jim was raised in his family's grocery business, in which he is still an active partner. Always one for entrepreneurial feats, Jim purchased, and later sold two local transmission repair facilities. It was while Jim owned the transmission shops that he became acquainted with Stan's as our sole transmission partner facility. When Jim sold his businesses, he chose to work with the Stan's crew to study and learn Stan's beliefs and knowledge of customer service, leadership, and management. Jim lives in the Broomfield area with his wife of 16 years, Melissa. Melissa is a teacher/librarian at a local middle school, and she and Jim have 3 kids: One a sophomore in college, and two still attending local high schools. Jim enjoys sports and the outdoors. He'll be found hunting, camping, watching his kids' sporting events, or possibly hiding somewhere devouring a good book, and learning something new. Jim's advice about your vehicle rings a common thread with the crew at Stan's, “Trust: Know who is working on your vehicle, and develop a relationship with them. Follow your maintenance schedules and you WILL save money in the long-run.” Fun fact about Jim (that was unknown to most of us until this writing)--Jim was a State Champion Wrestler in high school, and two-time All American wrestler in college. (We won't embarrass him with the exact years of those accomplishments)

               

Trace Copple: ASE Certified Master Technician with L1 Advanced Certification Trace is the longest tenured technician at Stan’s. He has been around long enough to see him grow from a young man to having two of his own children. Trace has been on the Stan’s team since 1991 and continues to grow with Stan’s year to year. Trace lives in Westminster with his wife Vikki and their two children, both born AFTER Trace started here, and now both in High School! Trace packs a host of automotive training under his hat including EDGE training, OBD II Computer Diagnostic training, Dynamic Auto Diagnostics, Advanced Drivability training, and much more. Trace is a true success story at Stan’s, from starting as a tire/lube technician and becoming an extremely efficient and knowledgeable technician. Customers call for him by name at the counter and they know how “good” he is. Trace sees vehicles becoming more and more computerized and technical and ensures Stan’s keeps him up to date on training. According to Trace that is what helps him excel at Stan’s. Trace enjoys practically anything involving the outdoors. He is an avid sportsmen and enjoys hunting and other outdoor sports. He is family oriented and if not attending one of his kid's school functions, he's probably got them outside doing SOMETHING! Trace’s advise on your vehicle: Preventive maintenance saves money in the long run. If you maintain your car properly, it will be reliable and dependable for you. When it comes time for resale it will also retain more of its value.