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Meet the New AASP-MN Board Members Travis Doyle, Arrowhead Auto Body, Hermantown – Collision Seat

I am the co-owner of Arrowhead Auto Body, a familyowned business in Hermantown. I have been working in the collision repair industry for eight years, after earning my bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

I have served as president of Lake Superior College’s Auto Body program and I’m active in our local body shop business association. In addition, I participate in Axalta’s business councils.

I have been on the AASP-MN Collision Advisory Committee for over two years and serve on the association’s Legacy Committee, as well.

I look forward to working with other like-minded individuals to tackle issues in the collision repair industry.

I am engaged to be married to my fiancé, Kassidy. I enjoy racing vintage stock cars, snowmobiling, snowboarding and working in and on my garage. In the summer, I like spending time with family at the cabin, four-wheeling and cruising on the pontoon.

Mike McLynn, Automotive Electric, Grand Rapids – Mechanical Seat

I am the owner of Automotive Electric in Grand Rapids. I began working there after graduating from Hibbing Community College and purchased the business in 2014. I spend most of my time in the shop working on vehicles and I really enjoy the complex and difficult diagnostic work.

I have been a member of AASPMN since 1999 and have served on the Mechanical Advisory Committee since 2017. I am also active on the association’s Legacy Committee. Seeing the value in the Alliance, I am excited to be a part of its Board of Directors.

I am married to my high school sweetheart, have three children and way too many pets to count. In my free time, I enjoy anything and everything aviation related.

Travis and Mike join other members of the Board, which include: • Tom Archambault, BLVD Autoworks, St. Anthony – President • Matthew Feehan, Fix Auto, Brooklyn Park – Immediate Past President • Jesse Jacobson, Heppner’s Auto Body, Woodbury – Secretary/ Treasurer • Loren Feldkamp, Lube-Tech & Partners, St. Paul – Associate Division Director • Lee Schlosser, Autoworks Collision Center, Rockford – Collision Division Director • Jeremy Nordgren, Nordgren Automotive, Medina – Mechanical Division Director • Tony Newman, Dale Feste Automotive – Mechanical Seat

Join AASP-MN for the 26th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing

The 26th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing is Wednesday, June 16 at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. All collision repair and auto service industry professionals and suppliers are invited to attend the event to enjoy a day of golfing and socializing with industry peers.

Play will begin at noon, followed by dinner (under a tent outdoors) and an awards presentation. The cost to participate is $100 per golfer or $400 per foursome. Golf holes are also available to sponsor for $350 each.

For additional information, see page 14 or visit the association’s website, aaspmn.org. You may also email the Alliance office at aasp@ aaspmn.org or call (612) 623-1110.

Thank you AASP-MN Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors Fix Auto LKQ Minnesota Lube Tech & Partners

Gold Sponsors AASP National Auto Value Parts Stores/APH Axalta Coating Systems CBIZ FinishMaster Podium PPG Automotive Finishes United Fire Group

Silver Sponsors aaa Auto Parts AmeriPride Services Colonial Life Enterprise Rent-a-Car O’Reilly Auto Parts Single Source Sherwin Williams Suburban Chevrolet

Bronze Sponsors C.H.E.S.S. Twin Cities Auto Glass

Leadership Conference Vendor Sponsors 1 Collision Network 3M Automotive Trades Division AutoZone CalPro ADAS Solutions Dentsmart PDR

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