Meet The Team

James Gorman- Working Partner

Jim is married with two kids, and has been working in the automotive repair industry for 32 years. He opened CMD Automotive in 1995 and has been a working partner ever since. Jim is an ASE Re-Certified Master Automotive Technician. He is also a certified MIG and TIG welder, is certified in anti-theft systems as well as a locksmith, and holds a certification in Advanced Fuel Systems. He also has a Federal Air frame and Power plant License, and is a factory-certified BMW technician. Jim’s vast experience means your car will be well taken care of at CMD, giving you the confidence you should find in an auto repair shop.

Dwight Patterson- Working Partner

Dwight is married and got started in the automotive industry at Motorsports Technology College. He has been in the automotive repair industry for 30 years, and has been at CMD since 1998. Dwight is an ASE Re-Certified Master Automotive Technician, is a licensed vehicle inspector, has systems training in air conditioning service, and is a certified MIG and TIG welder. There is nothing Dwight cannot do with a vehicle.

Kevin Davis- Service Manager

Kevin is a native of Charlotte and has over twenty years of experience in the automotive industry. Kevin has had the opportunity to hold just about every position possible in the automotive field. He has experience as a dealership general sales manager, used and new car manager, warranty administrator and licensed insurance adjuster. He has certifications as an ASE service advisor, hybrid vehicle maintenance, Michelin product certification and General Motor’s mark of excellence. Kevin’s focus is on customer service and ensuring our clients have an experience they can share with family and friends. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, motorcycles, martial arts and is an avid west coast swing dancer.

Bill White- Service Manager

Bill White has teamed up with Kevin on the service team and brings over 25 years of Automotive Industry experience to CMD. Bill learned by example of his older brother who, was an ASE Certified Master Tech, the value of not just repairing broken cars, but building relationships of trust with life long customers. Bill has been ASE Service Writer certified, Multi-Term President of local Automotive Business Development Group, import parts specialist certified, Pentosin Fluid certified, Bridgestone and Hankook Tire Specialist and most recently spent the last 3 years working with over 150 local repair shops in coordinating training classes, inventory control and the value of using the best quality part for the repair.

Bill is a 9th Generation Charlottean that enjoys and embraces what it has grown to be. Away from work you will find him either playing or coaching soccer. Enjoys hiking NC mountains with his family and his rescue dogs Siggi and Bentley. Says some of his favorite concerts have been at the Pterodactyl, The Neighborhood Theatre and the Visualite.

Joel Herman- Technician

Joel is married with three kids and has been in the automotive industry for 20 years, and joined CMD in 2009. He took part in a co-op at CPCC with General Motors, which got him his start as an automotive technician. He tends to focus on foreign cars that come into the shop, particularly BMW’s, Mercedes, and Audi’s. If it can be taken apart, Joel can put it back together.

Jesse Tuma- Automotive Technician

Specializing in heavy mechanical and engine transmission, Jesse Tuma hails from New Prague, Minnesota where he graduated in Automotive Technology from the Dakota County Tech School. He's an avid outdoorsman and animal lover. Jesse brought yet another dog into the CMD family with his Belgian Malinois Fritz. Jesse's wife spends her time helping at the Humane Society nearby.

Paul Shukes- Automotive Technician

A Charlotte native, Paul graduated from Ardrey Kell High School with a love of cars he had fostered since childhood. He is currently studying at CPCC for his ASE certification while getting real world experience at CMD. His love of engines was fueled when working with his father on their 1976 Fiat Spider, and he still spends his free time under his VW or working on his motorcycle. He's kept company by his cats Inky and Jameson.

Steve Volker- Automotive Technician

Steve also known as “Captain Mopar” is CMD’s resident expert in Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. He specializes in heavy mechanical repairs for all domestic vehicles including Ford and General Motors products. Steve has over 30 years experience in the automotive industry. Loves hunting and fishing, has three great kids and enjoys barbecuing!

Mike Ferrara- Automotive Technician

Mike is married with one child. He has over twenty years of Automotive experience, he is ASE Master Certified, as well as Honda Master Certified. Mike owned and operated a repair facility for ten years. He's joined the team here at CMD to perform diagnostics and drivability testing. He treats each and every vehicle as if his family was driving it!

Matt Guarda- Automotive Technician

Matt, or "Matty G" as he's known at CMD, was born in California but grew up in Charlotte, graduating from Myers Park High School. With impressive mechanical aptitude and a broad knowledge base, Matt serves as our lead general service technician, specializing in basic maintenance for vehicles of all makes and models. Outside the shop, he's a semi-professional soccer player and is bilingual in Spanish. When he's not on the field or working on cars, he spends his downtime with his cat, Alpina, who keeps him great company.