Our Team

President, Licenced Technician

I grew up in Thompson, Manitoba and had 11 years of schooling where I became a huge lover of hockey. I graduated from high school at John Taylor Collegiate in 1973 and then took the 10 month Automotive Repair course at Red River Community College.
During the next five years, worked as an auto technician and obtained my Interprovincial licence. Also during those five years I took accounting at night school. I then ventured into the management, first at Kmart Auto for 2 years, and then 9 years as Parts, Service and Body Shop Manager at a Nissan Dealership, which brings me to where I am today. In October, 1989 I started Lanpro Auto.
I am married to my wife Leanne since August, 1980, and have three sons and a daughter. My oldest son has two daughters, my second son has one son, and my daughter has one son, which gives us two granddaughters and two grandsons.

Shop Co-Ordinator/Service Advisor

Started with Lanpro Auto Care Centre Ltd. in April 2006
I'm not sure where the time went but I have enjoyed growing and learning with the company. In that time I've seen many changes here: from the acquisition of new technology and expanded training programs (to meet the ever changing needs of our industry) to the implementation of our unique (and free) NPA Warranty and the 25-25 Commercial Warranty. While this forward-focus (and all the challenges of our industry) continue to make my job interesting here at Lanpro, it's the positive feedback from our loyal clientele that provides the true reward and satisfaction.

Service Advisor/Pre-Owned Vehicle Advisor

Started with Lanpro Auto Care Centre Ltd. in March 2010
I took this position because I saw it as a challenge in helping Lanpro grow.
I graduated from Kelvin High School in 2004. After that I completed the Automotive Technician Certificate Program at Red River Community College in 2005. I then worked at a new car dealership for a year. Being undecided at what I wanted to do, I went back to Red River Community College where I took the 2 year Business Administration, graduating in 2009.
I've decided that I enjoy working in the automotive industry which leads me to where I am today.
I love spending time at the cottage where I use the boats, ATV's, off road and high performance vehicles, and snowmobiling in the winter.

Licenced Technician Technician/Shop Foreman

Started with Lanpro Auto: September 2001
Education:
- Graduated from John Taylor Collegiate in 2006
- Graduated from Red River Community College, Business Administration in 2008
- Licenced Technician since March 2014
Married: to Michelle since August 2016, and have two sons, Charlie & Joey.
Interests: Hockey, golf, reading and spending time at the lake, kayaking and boating

Technician

Started with Lanpro Auto: December 2015
Education:
- Graduated Grade 12 at John Taylor Collegiate June 2015
- Mopia Certified - June 2019
Interests: Hockey - played hockey, AAA Thrashers and St James Canucks, fishing, camping and almost all sports.

Technician

Started at Lanpro: November 2022
Automotive Experience prior to Lanpro: 1 year
Education:
- Graduated High School 2020, NABHA, Punjab, India
- Automotive Technology—Red River College, September 2022
Interests/Hobbies: Gardening, video games, playing cricket and basketball

Technician

Started at Lanpro: May 2023
Automotive Experience prior to Lanpro: 6 1/2 years
Education:
- Graduated Cambridge High School, Duhri, India, 2014
- Graduated Sheridan College-Computer –2018
Interests: Cooking, going to shooting range & studying things car related.

Technician

Licenced Technician

August 30, 1953 - November 7, 2014
John was a large part in making Lanpro what it is today.
John started at Lanpro Auto in October, 1989 and was with Lanpro since the day it opened.
He worked at all facets of auto repair, from oil changes to fuel injection diagnostics. He was constantly upgrading and attended various training courses 4-5 times a year.
John married his wife Dianne in 1972 and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren.

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