About Staff
The success of Auto Centric is attributed to our talented employees and their commitment to your satisfaction.
We work hard to be your professional Auto Service and Auto Repair shop in Grand Rapids, MI.
Tom Ham
Owner
Tom has been in the automotive industry since 1970.
He has owned and operated Auto Centric since 1978.
Jeff Sawinski
Service Advisor
Jeff has worked in the automotive industry since 1982. He is a ASE Parts Specialist and a ASE Service Consultant. Jeff also is a State of Michigan Certified Mechanic. He enjoys being outside hiking, camping and boating. He grew up outdoors in the Boy Scouts.
Tom Pavek
Service Advisor
Tom Pavek is new to Auto Centric as a Service Advisor. Tom relocated to Michigan from Pennsylvania 2 years ago. He and his fiance are planning an April wedding. When not working Tom enjoys the outdoors, hiking, snowboarding, skateboarding, and swimming while exploring all Michigan has to offer. Tom and his fiance also have 2 cats, Pink and Moe!
Jim Waite
Shop Foreman - ASE Master Certified Auto Repair Technician
Jim has been with Auto Centric since 1982. He is a graduate of Ferris State University and is an ASE Master Certified Technician and a Bosch Certified Technician. Jim is married to his wife Colleen and they have 2 sons, Cory and Danny. He also has a new granddaughter, Charlotte!
Shane Sullivan
Licensed Auto Repair Technician
Shane has been working on cars since he was 16. He loves working on cars because he will never run out of things to learn as cars keep evolving more and more. He loves playing sports as well as watching them, especially the Red Wings and the Lions. He got married in September of 2019 to his wife Chelsea and are expecting thier first child in September. They have a dog named Dilly!
James Palmer
State Certified Master Technician
James is a State Certified Master Technician with an additional Pre-1973 vehicles certification. He has worked in the auto service industry since 1997. During his free time, James enjoys going to car shows and car races.
Dan Robinson
General Maintenance
Dan is recently retired and when not watching his grandkids he keeps Auto Centric looking spotless!