Every year the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) selects technicians based on specific criteria including ASE certification level, commitment to total customer satisfaction and community involvement. Fifty-three automotive professionals, out of more than 250,000 ASE certified professionals, were recognized in mid-November at the fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.   “To be recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence as a Technician of the Year is truly an honor,” said Erik R. Olsen, President & CEO, TBC Corporation. “Industry leaders who consistently demonstrate a commitment to excellence through their involvement in the community, their daily interactions with team members and customers, and their devotion to furthering their skills and abilities deserve to be recognized and celebrated. We’re very proud of TBC associates and team members of Midas and Big O Tires franchisees for their commitment to excellence and their recent recognition in the automotive aftermarket industry.” Congratulations to: Tim Creech Jr., Williamsburg, VA, NTB Tire & Service Centers Chuck Haddad, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, NTB Tire & Service Centers Christopher Doyle, Jacksonville, FL, Tire Kingdom Service Centers Christopher George Jost, Boulder, CO, Big O Tires Dave Newman, Pittsburgh, PA, Midas