Gates Corp. And ASE Name Scott Miller Technician Of The Year For 2015

DENVER, Colo. – The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates Corp. announced in collaboration with the National Institute for Automotive Service (ASE) that Scott Miller of Osceola, Wis., is the 2015 Gates/ASE Master Automobile & L1 Technician of the Year.

ASE is a non-profit organization established to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals. They partnered with 44 Original Equipment Manufacturers and aftermarket industry sponsors, including Gates, to recognize outstanding technicians. Award winners in auto, truck and collision categories were selected based on their ASE certification test scores, on-the-job excellence and community service.

Miller bested thousands of ASE technicians who competed for top honors within the Master Automobile & L1 Technician category. He and other technicians/educators were honored by the ASE at the annual Fall Awards Banquet held Nov. 18 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

For the past 14 years, Miller has co-owned Miller Brothers Auto Repair in Osceola, Wis., with his brother. He’s been a technician for 28 years, prompted by his love of taking things apart as a kid and by an auto mechanics class he enjoyed in high school. He loves the fact that his work is rarely boring and often intellectually challenging. In addition, Miller enjoys making his customers’ cars reliable and something they can depend on for years to come.

Miller has been married to his wife Dianne for 22 years and has three children. When he’s not at his shop, he is active in his church, he also coaches the local Special Olympics track and field team, and enjoys hunting and fishing, off-roading and snowmobiling.

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) announced the launch of its 65th-anniversary fundraising initiative. Running through July 1, 2024, the campaign aims to raise $65,000 through 1,000 donations of $65 each. This impactful effort highlights the industry's commitment to taking care of its own, the AACF said.

From sudden illness and death to natural disasters, the foundation has provided assistance to industry professionals and their families during their darkest hours. As AACF celebrates its 65th year of service, it remains steadfast in its mission to provide financial support and resources to those in the automotive aftermarket industry in need, the organization said.