AUBURN, Maine — VIP Tires & Service employee John Bemis has earned the status of "World Class Technician," one of the highest honors in the automotive service industry bestowed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Auto Care Association (ACA).
The associations recognize professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas. The World Class Technician recognition has only been given to about 2,000 technicians, with fewer than 50 technicians typically achieving World Class Technician status annually.
Bemis is a technician at VIP's Bangor, Maine, location. He is now one of seven World Class Technicians, in addition to 46 master technicians and 283 ASE-certified technicians, on the VIP Tires staff, the dealership said.
"VIP Tires & Service is beyond excited to recognize John Bemis' tremendous contributions to our company and our customers, and he is fully deserving of 'World Class Technician' status," VIP President and CEO Tim Winkeler said.
"Technicians like John are truly what drives VIP forward to provide the best possible customer service for people in Bangor and across New England. We now have seven World Class Technicians who have become leading experts in the auto service industry, and there will be more to come."
VIP Tires operates 71 stores throughout New England and employs more than 700.
