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Monday November 29
Larry McKenzie Receives PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year Award
Larry McKenzie of Pullman, Washington was awarded the PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year award at a banquet held at the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada in November. The annual award is given to the collision center technician who receives the highest score on the ASE Painting and Refinish test, which is administered twice each year.McKenzie, who has over 25 years as a collision center technician, has been employed by Myers Auto Rebuild and Towing in Pullman, Washington for the past 17 years. He has achieved certification as an ASE Master Repair/Refinish Technician and as an ASE Collision Estimator is I-Car Certified and has attended Chief E-Z Liner Frame School.
“The best thing about being a technician is the rewarding work,” McKenzie said. “You’re always faced with new challenges in this ever changing field. Being ASE certified provides professional credentials and a positive professional image, which has helped me to improve my skills and enhance my earnings potential.”
“It’s always a pleasure to recognize someone who has achieved this level of success in the collision repair industry,” said Bill Troyer, manager of training for PPG Automotive Refinish. “This annual award goes to show that continual training throughout a technician’s career can enhance their performance and keep them abreast of new developments in the industry.”
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