Cox Automotive's Elite Technicians Compete for Top Tech 2025 Title
ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Cox Automotive hosted its annual Top Tech competition, a prestigious event bringing together the most elite technicians from Manheim and Fleet Services team--including representation from CCI Fleet.
More than 800 of Cox Automotive's technicians participated in the initial round of competition, with 150 making it to one of five regionals. Thirty finalists earned their spot to compete at 2025 Top Tech Finals in one of three categories: Heavy-Duty Truck, Light/Medium-Duty Truck, and Trailer categories. With every move scrutinized and the clock ticking, competitors faced written and hands-on tests designed to challenge their technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Of this elite group of finalists, these were the Grand Champions and Runners-Up in each category:
HEAVY-
DUTY
TRUCK LIGHT/MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK TRAILER
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Grand
Champion: Grand Champion: Grand Champion:
Jason
Miller Todd Mareno Jameson "Bud" Haney
Fleet Fleet Services
Services Minnesota
Ohio Manheim Milwaukee
Runner-
up: Runner-up: Runner-up:
José
Feliciano David Logalbo Dillon Grimes
Fleet
Services
Florida Manheim Nashville Fleet Services Georgia
The champions will have the opportunity to compete against other industry competitors at the nationwide TMC SuperTech competition in Raleigh, N.C., this September.
"The most rewarding part of this annual event is witnessing the caliber of technicians we have across Manheim and Fleet Services. These team members didn't just compete--they elevated each other, shared knowledge, and demonstrated the collaborative spirit that defines Cox Automotive," said Patrick Brennan, SVP of Fleet Services. "It was clear that excellence in our field is fueled not only by individual achievement, but by the communities we build together. I'm incredibly proud of our winners, finalists and all competitors at this year's event."
"Our world-class technicians are the foundation of Manheim's continued vehicle services growth and client satisfaction," said Alan Lang, SVP, Physical Services and Auctions, Manheim. "Their precision, adaptability, and deep technical expertise ensure we deliver exceptional service every day. Events like Top Tech showcase not just individual excellence, but the strength of our Cox Automotive technician community. These professionals embody the values that make Manheim a trusted partner to our clients and their dedication is helping to shape our future."
Beyond the overall champions, individual excellence was recognized with station-specific awards:
HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK LIGHT/MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK TRAILER
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Safety and Environmental: Safety and Environmental: Safety and
Environmental:
Steven Patterson Daniel Velasquez John Lockrey
Fleet Services New Jersey Manheim Dallas-Forth Worth Fleet Services Kansas
Service Information: Service Information: Service Information:
Jason Miller Mark Angell Dylan Demauro
Fleet Services Ohio
Manheim Utah Fleet Services New
York
Wiring Diagrams:
Wiring Diagrams: Wiring Diagrams:
José Feliciano Frank Boggs Bud Haney
Fleet Services Florida Fleet Services Pensacola Fleet Services
Minnesota
Fasteners:
Fasteners:
Fasteners:
José Feliciano AJ Snyder Dillon Grimes
Fleet Services Florida Manheim Statesville Fleet Services Georgia
Precision Measuring: Precision Measuring: Precision Measuring:
Jason Miller Juan Rojas Jake Igl
Fleet Services Ohio
Manheim Phoenix Fleet Services De Pere
Electrical Circuits: Electrical Circuits: Electrical Circuits:
Mike Colt Zach Nikorak Francisco Granillo
Fleet Services Florida Fleet Services Pennsylvania Manheim Nevada
HD Electronic Diag Tools: Light Electronic
Diagnostics: Trailer Alignment:
Jason Miller Todd Mareno Bud Haney
Fleet Services Ohio
Manheim Milwaukee Fleet Services
Minnesota
Truck Air Disc Brakes:
CAN Diagnostics: Trailer and Disc
Brake:
Evan Bailey AJ Snyder Dillon Grimes
Fleet Services Texas Manheim Statesville Fleet Services Georgia
Tuck Cam Brakes:
HVAC Diagnostics: Trailer Wheel-End:
Kyle Adams Tood Mareno Bud Haney
Fleet Services Pennsylvania
Manheim Milwaukee Fleet Services
Minnesota
Light Electronic Diagnostics
Tools:
Todd Mareno
Manheim Milwaukee
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader(®), Kelley Blue Book(®), Manheim(®), vAuto(®), Dealertrack(®), NextGear Capital(TM), CentralDispatch(®) and FleetNet America(®). Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $23 billion in annual revenue. Visit coxautoinc.com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.
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