TITLE: PRESIDENT

Philip holds the position of President at BG Automotive, with over 20 years of experience in automotive service industry. Born in Fort Collins Colorado, Philip has wanted to stay and create a footprint in his community in helping our guests with the best automotive service teams. “Our mission is to change the automotive industry and its public perception”.

Throughout his career, Philip has been recognized for many achievements, awards, and projects, including ATIs top shops, Ratchet and Wrench all-star award and many more. Philip is passionate about the automotive industry, to be able to create future growth and fulfillment for his teammates around him, and continues to stay at the forefront of industry trends by continuous education, certifications, and involvement in professional communities

Outside of work, Philip enjoys learning and growing with his daughter Rebecca, reading, Boating, outdoor recreations, and much more.

“The thing I love most about BG Automotive is our people and the love and care they give everyone who comes in contact with them. Its been the BG way” 

My name is Matt, and I’m a service consultant with 7 years of experience in the automotive industry. I’m originally from Lafayette, Colorado, but I’ve been living in Loveland for the past 14 years. I started my career as a technician, but after an injury, I transitioned to the front end. This shift allowed me to focus on what I love most: helping customers navigate their vehicle needs. One of the things I appreciate most about BG Automotive is the strong family culture and their dedication to making a positive impact in the industry. It's inspiring to be part of a team that’s genuinely trying to change the automotive world for the better.

My name is Jeremy, and I’m a technician at BG Automotive. I’m originally from Colorado and have lived in Fort Collins for the last 10 years. Before joining the automotive industry, I served as a helicopter crew chief in the Marine Corps, which sparked my lifelong passion for working with machines.

I’m married with three kids, and our household is full of life with three dogs and two bearded dragons. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and staying busy with projects and hobbies.

What I love most about BG Automotive is the culture, the positive atmosphere, and the amazing people I get to work with every day. It’s great to be part of a team that values both hard work and camaraderie.

My name is Chad, and I started at BG Automotive in November 2018. I was originally born in Traverse City, Michigan which is the cherry capital of the world. I have bounced around since then living in Georgia for 11 years, Illinois for 2 years, and I’ve been lucky to call Colorado my home since 2013. I originally started my higher education at Colorado State University studying electrical engineering and playing on the lacrosse team there. After a couple years at CSU, I realized I wanted to work with my hands and help people out, and so automotive is what I chose. I love the puzzle and challenge of figuring out what is wrong and how to fix it. I attended Front Range Community College for the Automotive Technology program they have. The more I work on cars and trucks, the more I love it. I started my career at a Ford Dealership a little under 3 years ago, and have amassed knowledge I never I would have the privilege of learning. I have worked on all makes and models for my entire career.

When I am not working on cars, I love to spend time with my beautiful wife, Sarah, my 3 dogs, playing video games, fishing, or watching sports. I’ll even have up to 3 tv’s at a time playing different sports depending on what sports are on and video games running on a different tv. I played hockey, soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse, and golf growing up, so I love every sport and enjoy talking to or teaching people about them.

What I love most about BG Automotive is that I get the opportunity to learn and grow as a person and technician every day here at BG Automotive. BG Automotive is a family whether you are a technician, service advisor, or customer. Welcome to the family, we love having you be a part of it!

My name is Gabe and I have been with BG Automotive since 2022 after moving here from Oklahoma. After graduating from Tulsa Tech, I traveled quite a bit and enjoyed many long walks on the beach. In my spare time, i enjoy going to the gym and surrounding myself with puppies. BG is my home and couldn't have hand picked a better organization to be with.

My name is Emmett. I love working on cars and my real passion is in the light duty diesel category. Growing up, I loved taking things apart and that really helped me want to continue my path in the automotive field. Nuts and bolts are my life and I wouldn't change a thing.

My name is Mario, and I’m a technician at BG Automotive. I’m originally from New York, but I’ve been living in Wellington for the past 6 years. I’ve been a BMW master technician for 22 years, and I love working on cars because they’re like puzzles that always need solving.

I’m a proud father to my 10-year-old son, who’s a future engineer in the making, and I also have an 11-year-old dog named Toby. A fun fact about me is that I was once a human dartboard—a story I’m always happy to share!

What I enjoy most about BG Automotive is the fun and friendly work environment. It’s a place where everyone can enjoy themselves while working hard, and I’m glad to be a part of the team.

My name is Noel, and I’m part of the team at BG Automotive. I’m originally from Colorado, but I’ve been living in Fort Collins for the past 13 years. I used to work in construction, specializing in drywall, framing, tile, and stucco, but I switched to automotive because, unlike walls, cars don’t just sit around waiting to be fixed—they come to me! Plus, cars will be around forever, so I figured it's good to hitch my career to something that won’t drive off into the sunset!

I’m married, and we have an American Bulldog who keeps life interesting. A fun fact about me is that I like to live stress-free—whatever happens, happens. Don’t sweat it!

What I enjoy most about BG Automotive is that they genuinely care about you. You’re not just another number here, and the family culture makes all the difference.

Hi, my name is Kenny "B" a Colorado Native I was born and raised on the western slope of Colorado, my wife of 25 years and I moved to Fort Collins in 1999 which is her hometown and also a Colorado Native.

I have been in the automotive field for 24 years enjoying taking care of folks and building long lasting friendships with customers and employees alike.

While I am away from the BG family my wife and I enjoy anything outdoors, gardening, camping, fishing, hunting, ATV's/side by sides etc. I also have a passion for the crazy game of golf, that I have played since I was about 6. I know CRAZY right!

The most amazing part about BG Automotive is that it is truly a family feel! Everyone truly cares about each and every member of the BG family! Very happy to be a part of the FAMILY!

My name is Frank, I lived in Phoenix AZ for the majority of my life but fell in love with northern Colorado when I visited. I have enjoyed calling Wellington my home from 2013 to present. I started working on cars and trucks out of high school at a quick lube and decided to go to school for it. I graduated in 2005 from Universal Technical Institute in vehicle maintenance and repair. My career thus far has been primarily Audi and Volkswagen and I have been a Audi certified master technician for 13 years. I Moved to BG automotive March of 2018 and wish I would have done it sooner. I love the culture here and all the guys are awesome.

My name is Sam. I joined BG Automotive in 2020. I am a Colorado native and grew up in the Denver area. I moved to Ft. Collins in 2017 for an automotive technical training program. Upon finishing the program, I worked for a smaller auto repair shop as a mechanic for a couple of years. While I love working on cars, my true passion is interacting with people, making sure the repair process is as easy as possible, and creating a care plan for every vehicle that comes through our door.

I love spending time with family, friends, and my dog Moby. In my free time, I train in mixed martial arts. I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and biking. I love to ski in the wintertime and travel in the summer.

 am proud to be a part of the BG team because of its focus on helping customers with integrity and efficiency, putting their needs first.

My name is Matt. I was born and raised here in Fort Collins, and recently spent 4 years living in Maui. I grew up with a Dad who was a Technician at a local dealership here in Fort Collins. When I turned 16, my Dad gave me the car that he drove in high school, a 1965 Buick Skylark. My brother and I are currently working on restoring that vehicle, as well as my Fiancé's 1957 Chevy truck (also purchased new by her Dad). I have always loved cars, and now I get to help fix them! I have been with BG Automotive since 2021, and definitely enjoy all aspects of it. In my free time, I like fishing and spending time with my family and my fiancé Shaunna.

Hello, my name is Ivan. I joined BG Automotive in late 2023, before this I was working in the oil and gas industry serving oil and gas wells. I love to work on cars, I've worked in several other fields and just always enjoyed working on cars and making people comfortable and safe on the road. In my free time, I like to enjoy nature like fishing, camping, and road trips.

My name is Steven Le and I am a Colorado native. I grew up in Highlands Ranch CO. I worked for Infiniti/Nissan for 6 years total and I have experience working on Subaru.

I chose to get into the industry because I grew up around it. My dad was an import mechanic and he taught me to find my way around cars, especially Subarus. I used to go to Bandimere Speedway every weekend as a kid.

Outside of work, I enjoy modifying my own cars. I love turbo Subarus and Toyota/Lexus V8s. I run a car club so I'm at meets, shows, and cruises. I've spent half my life training Thai Kickboxing and various other martial arts. I also like to watch anime and build gaming PCs.

My name is Jayme; I have been working on cars and doing metal fabrication for as long as I can remember. A passion of mine is, going fishing all over the country and riding my favorite trails on my dirt bike. To unwind, I enjoy watching anything that involves racing, especially Nascar. I am glad to be a part of the BG family.

Hello, my name is Travis. I was born and raised in Colorado and I am currently living in Johnstown.

I am the store lead here at BG Automotive.  I originally went to school to be a technician and after 2 years ended up at the front counter taking care of clients and never looked back. I have been in the automotive industry since 2005.

I am married to my beautiful wife and we have 2 amazing kids. I love spending time with my family, whether it's outdoors or watching our kids play sports. In my free time I take on many projects, currently working on restoring a ‘71 Chevelle.

I really enjoy working at BG Automotive because I get to come to work and do the right thing for our customers and our employees every day.

Hello, my name is Michael. I am originally from California and have been living in Longmont since 2023.

I am an automotive technician here at BG Automotive. I chose the automotive field to pursue a rewarding career by allowing me to work with my hands and problem solve. I have been building my professional experience in automotive since 2004.



I have a very loving and supportive family back in California that I love spending time with, as well as spending time with my friends.  I enjoy most outdoor activities including archery and hunting.

BG automotive has a great family atmosphere with a great collection of like-minded technicians that share my passion for automotive repair.

Hi, my name is Elijah. I am a born and raised Coloradan from Berthoud.

I am the production lead here at BG Automotive. I started working as a farmer and then ended up going into business for myself. However, things didn’t go according to plan and I was given an opportunity at Big O. I started by replacing tires, doing alignments and became more involved with repair and diagnosis. After 6 years I came to BG for the opportunity to learn and grow more from the company and its leaders.

I have always been a bit of an adrenaline junkie on everything from bikes to boats. I enjoy fishing, hunting and being out in nature. I have also raised and trained horses most of my life. 

I love BG automotive because I have the freedom to keep learning.

My name is Jesse and I have been living in Firestone since 2019 but have lived all over the country. 

I am a service advisor here at BG Automotive. I first became interested in this industry after a horrible experience at a repair shop. I quit my job at that time and one month later began in the automotive industry so that I could make an impact for the better. 

I am a father to my son, as well as 4 foster daughters and 3 foster grandchildren. I am in an amazing relationship with a young lady I have known for 27 years and am the happiest I've been in decades.

I really appreciate the honesty at BG automotive. It is great that BG Is so different than other automotive shops, they Care about everyone else first.

My name is Jeff. I was originally born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. After a short stint in Illinois, now I'm back.

I am a Service Advisor here at BG Automotive. I actually began my career in the restaurant industry but decided to go back to school for Automotive Technology. I spent 3 years as a technician before beginning my career as a Service Advisor.

I am a single dad to my wonderful daughter Darcey. I love food and enjoy spending time outdoors fishing and camping. Fun fact, dirty windows drive me bonkers!

I am excited to be a part of the BG Automotive team; it is a very clean shop with a great reputation!

My name is Brandon, and I have been with BG Automotive since the summer of 2019. I am another Fort Collins native with deep family roots in CO since the 1800's.

I have been a car guy since birth, I'm almost sure, so choosing a career in the automotive industry was a natural choice. Living, breathing, and dreaming cars has been my way of life for as long as I can remember.

Fun fact: Every professional job I have had since 15 years old has been in the automotive industry, with over 16 years at one location! I trained to be a technician and found that I really enjoyed my customers the most, and helping my customer in the office was the most rewarding job for me. I currently hold two ASE certifications and many other training certificates. I look forward to future training BG Automotive provides for its employees!

Outside of work I mostly spend my time with my 3 amazing kids. When I can sneak away to the garage I am working on my high school sweetheart/true love my 1991 Z28 Camaro I call BADNBLK. I have traveled the country racing this car, won various car show awards, and even had it featured in a magazine.

Here at BG I LOVE the positive enthusiasm to take care of our customers on all levels. I look forward to helping you everyday.

Hey, I'm Rich. I moved to Colorado 5 years ago with my wife and we recently purchased a house up in Fort Collins. We have a little girl that we love to take out exploring with us. In my free time, I love to go camping, watch sports with my close friends, or take road trips to visit friends and family that are located elsewhere.

Hi, my name is Walker. I am originally from Northern California and I moved out by myself when I turned 18. I graduated from Front Range with an associate's degree in applied sciences for automotive technology. I then became a Fiat Chrysler Automotive Master technician, youngest in Colorado at the time. I specialized in Cummins diesel, transmissions, SRT and Hellcat performance. Shortly after I became an ASE certified Master technician.

Ever since I was a little kid helping my dad in the garage, I was fascinated by cars and how they work. It's been a lifelong passion. I love that I get to live out one of my childhood dreams every day at work. I joined the BG team and it has been one of the best professional decisions that I’ve made and wish I would've done it sooner. BG is the team you always dream about being a part of.

My name is Josh, I was born and raised here in Loveland Colorado. I have been in the automotive industry since 2013. I attended Front Range Community College and received my AAS in Automotive in 2015. I enjoy the challenge of working in the automotive field and every day being different. Outside of work, I try to stay busy with several hobbies including riding my dirt bike or stunt bike, wrenching on my race car, and competition shooting.

My name is Austin. I have lived in Colorado since 2004. I have been around cars my whole life. My grandpa is a shop foreman at a large Jeep dealer and as a kid, I would spend my weekends going to the shop and helping him out with work. I continued my weekend passion with my family to grow into a career. I graduated college with an associate's degree in diesel technologies and have been a professional technician ever since. I enjoy being outside. I'm a big bass fisherman. I also do a lot of off-roading and I am currently building my jeep to be a full-time rock crawler. I enjoy hopping in my Jeeps and camping where most vehicles can't get travel. I'm the type of guy that sees a road and wonders where it goes.