Meet The Staff: Michael
This is the owner of Master Tech Automotive, Michael Searcy. I’ve had a lot of bosses in my life, but there are only two of them that really stand out in my mind, and Michael is one of them. He has taught me more about business and marketing than I ever learned in school. He taught me about good customer service, and when sometimes it’s necessary to cut someone loose. I feel lucky to have known someone like Michael, who has taken the time to teach me so much.
Here’s Michael’s profile:
Are you married/how long have you been married?
20 years
Do you have any kids? How old are they? Boys or girls?
2 girls- Michelle Searcy age 38 and Mellissa Boles age 35.
Do you have any pets? What kind? What are their names?
2 dogs and one cat. Dogs: Gus-golden retriever 7 years old, Gabby-boxer 4 years old. Cat: Meriwether Lewis Clark (Louie)
What are your hobbies?
Scuba diving, especially as deep and with as many sharks as possible. Gardening, and finally work- I love my job.
How long have you been working on cars?
I helped my next door neighbor change his oil in 1962 that would be 47 years
Why did you get into the auto repair business?
I always worked on cars and motorcycles to see how fast I could make them go. I continued this as a hobby until I opened Master Tech Automotive in 1996.
What’s your dream car?
What’s your favorite car to work on?
Any car prior to 1973.
What’s your least favorite car to work on and why?
Toyota Previa. It is next toimpossible to get to the engine since it’s under the front seat and there is no room to work on them.
Tomorrow, I’ll post an interview Mike did awhile back about the business- it’s pretty fascinating. Stay tuned!
