Meet The Team
James Gorman- Working Partner
Jim 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 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.
Bill White- Service Manager
Bill White 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.
Joel Herman- Technician
Joel 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.
Paul Shukes- Automotive Technician
Paul graduated with a love of cars he had fostered since childhood. He is currently studying 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.
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.
Mike Ferrara- Automotive Technician
Mike 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, has 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.
