GARMAT USA has announced the winners of its 2012 Sharp Shooter Contest, which recognizes quality paint techs and shop owners that use Garmat equipment.
Like this article? Sign up to receive our weekly news blasts here.Judging was based on the shop owner and paint tech's dedication to providing quality paint jobs, superior customer service, attention to safety and overall equipment knowledge. Additional questions included an inquiry on how Garmat could improve their Garmat experience with product improvements.
Grand prize winner Gary Gonzales of Crest Collision won a trip for two to SEMA 2012. He will be accompanied by his manager Kevin Kidwell, who said "Gary is a humble guy; he was surprised he had one, and is very excited because he has never been to SEMA or Las Vegas."
In addition to the grand prize, five finalists received leather jackets for both the tech and body shop owner and every entrant was awarded a Garmat Sharp Shooter cap.
The contest winners included:
Grand Prize Winner
Crest Collision of Plano, TX
Painter: Gary Gonzales
Manager: Kevin Kidwell
Distributor: Collision Equipment Specialists, Tom McNelly
www.cespecltd.com
Finalists
Oka’s Auto Body of Waipahu, HI
Painter: Jonathan Delenia
Owner: Eddie Okahara
Distributor: Hawaii Power Tools, Reuben Nemoto
Global Collision of Denver, CO
Painter: Anthony Romero
Body Shop Manager: Jake Shaw
Distributor: John Baker Sales, John Baker
www.johnbakersales.com.
Classic and Performance Mustangs, Inc. of Denver, CO
Painter: Jarrett Caldwell
Owner: Terry Moreland
Distributor: John Baker Sales, John Baker
www.johnbakersales.com
Tulley Collision Center of Nashua, NH
Painter: Don Gagne
Owner: Rick Parziale
Distributor: Spray Booth Services, David Berube
www.sprayboothservicesne.com.
Atlanta Classic Cars Collision, Inc.
Painter: Greg Butera
Body Shop Manager: John C. Sageder
Distributor: Filterworks USA, Gregg Strandberg
www.filterworksusa.com
Alumni Club:
2011 Sharp Shooter Grand Prize Winner:
JM Lexus Certified Collision Center of Margate, MI
Painter: Art Smith
Manager: Bobby Glaize
Distributor: Filterworks USA
www.filterworksusa.com
"On behalf of Garmat USA, I would like to personally thank all of the contestants for taking the time to send in or post your applications," said Johan Huwaert, General Manager of Garmat USA, "Having the opportunity to hear your thoughts and suggestions about our paint booths is a priceless opportunity in helping us develop products that truly meet the needs of our customers."
For more information visit www.garmat.com.
