Doug Reinke, of Imperial, Nebraska, was awarded the PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year Award at ASE’s annual Board of Directors Industry Awards Dinner held in Scottsdale, Arizona, in November, 2007. Bill Troyer, manager of training for PPG Automotive Refinish, presented Reinke with the award. The annual award is given to the PPG collision center technician who receives the highest score on the ASE Painting and Refinish test, which is administered twice each year.

Photo courtesy of Peter Jordan Photography of Scottsdale, Arizona.   PPG Certified Technician Doug Reinke received the PPG/ASE Technician of the Year Award at the annual ASE awards banquet December 11 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pictured from left to right:  Stan Elmore, ASE Board Chairman; Doug Reinke; Bill Troyer, Manager of Training for PPG Automotive Refinish; and Ron Weiner, President of ASE.

Reinke has been a refinish painter for 25 years and has been employed for the last 18 years at Harchelroad Motors, Inc, in Imperial, Nebraska. He is a PPG Certified Technician, an ASE Master Technician, has received I-CAR refinish training, and holds multiple certificates from General Motors.

He is also president of “Car Nutz” car club, and has been restoring and customizing vehicles since he purchased his first car at age 14. He has won awards for his restoration work at car shows across the Midwest, including a custom 1950 Olds 88. He is currently helping his son, Skylar, restore a ’55 Studebaker as a father/son project. His wife, Sandra, also works at Harchelroad Motors, and assists with restoration projects at home.

“It is always a pleasure to recognize someone who has achieved this level of success in their profession,” said Troyer. “Literally thousands of technicians take the ASE test each year, and to be among the highest scoring is a remarkable achievement.”

According to Janet Schroeder, owner of Mid-Plains Auto Finishes in North Platte, Nebraska, a PPG Platinum Distributor, “I have known Doug for many years and have found him to be very conscientious and meticulous with his work. He has always been interested in learning to do things the right way, so this award confirms his knowledge and commitment to performing a quality repair.”

“I have been a “car nut” almost since I can remember,” said Reinke. “I decided to become a technician after attending car shows with my uncle, and admiring all the beautiful cars. I really enjoy making cars look good.”