Our Team

Jamie Cole President/Owner Jamie started with Ace in 2014. She brings 20+ years of automotive financial knowledge. She has completed the necessary changes to the budget and controls to bring Ace to new heights. In July 2019, Jamie purchased the company from Al Karnitz the founder of Ace. Jamie along with her partner John Vian will own and operate Ace as a family owned business just as it has been since 1981. In addition, they will add new and updated ideas and procedures to continue to grow the business with high standards of customer service and quality.

John Vian Vice President/Owner John comes to Ace with a long history and passion of automotive mechanics. He is joining us as partner to Jamie Cole in ownership of the business. He will not be onsite daily in the beginning while he finishes up with his other responsibilities. In this period, he will be learning the ins and outs of heavy mechanics along with how Ace is currently run to maintain the high standards and policies that the company has become known for. Jamie will continue to run the day to day operations along with mentoring and bringing John up to speed.

Laura Ramirez Accounts Receivable Laura is an important part of our accounting team, tracking incoming payments. She performs clerical, financial, and administrative services at Ace.

Nyree Wells Accounts Payable Nyree is responsible for processing invoices and issuing payments. She performs clerical, financial, and administrative services at Ace.

• Jeremy Prince Sales Manager Jeremy has been with the company since 2006. He started as an Engine Tech, then moved to the body shop as our Manager, but recently Ace has grown, and is in need for his skills in our sales team.
• Jason Camp Inside Sales Jason is a new addition and will surely be a key player in Ace’s success. He is Ace’s Inside Sales and Estimator.
• Zach Resop Sales Zach has recently joined our sales team, and we are looking forward to enahancing our sales and customer service teams.
• Corey Hughes Sales Corey has been with the company since 2013. He pprovided strong leadership skills as lead CDL driver, and now works hard to provide sales and always a safe work environment.
• Mark Brantley Parts Manager Mark Brantley has recently joined our team to manage our trailer parts. If you need trailer parts, Mark is our go-to guy, and will get you up and running fast, and affordably.
• Ben Davis Body Parts and Supplies Ben provides service with a smile. Ben identifies and acquires body parts & supplies, and makes sure the client is always satisfied.
• Chris Morgan Manager/Safety Chris fulfills the role of Manager/Safety, and is assisting us with new safety procedures. He brought with him a weallth of information, and is making a positive impact here at Ace.
• Brian Custer Trailer Manager Brian has been employed with Ace for 22+ years. He started out with Ace as a top tech in the trailer department, and was subsequently promoted to a manager position in 2013.
• Rafael Prince Engine Shop Manager Rafael has been with Ace Truck since 1998 in our Engine Dept. He has a wide variety of experience in all types of engines and possess a drive for great customer service. This is the reason he is a perfect fit for the Manager of the Engine Shop.
• Nick Hickox Body Shop Manager Nick's bio will be available soon.