Our Team

Owner

Tom has been in the automotive industry since 1970. He has owned and operated Auto Centric since 1978.

Service Advisor

Tom Pavek has been with Auto Centric for over a year now. Tom relocated to Michigan from Pennsylvania 3 years ago. He and his wife, Shaun recently got married. When not working Tom enjoys the outdoors, hiking, snowboarding, skateboarding, and swimming while exploring all Michigan has to offer. Tom and his wife also have 2 cats, Pink and Moe!

Service Advisor

Gage moved to Grand Rapids from the Chicagoland area. He was exposed to the auto industry at a very young age. When not at work, Gage enjoys spending time on the lake, rebuilding vintage stand-up jetskis, and riding motorcycles.

Master 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. Shane and his wife, Chelsea, have two sons, Owen and Ian, and a dog named Dilly.

Master Licensed Auto Repair 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.

General Maintenance

Dan is recently retired and when not watching his grandkids he keeps Auto Centric looking spotless!