Peter started Certified Transmission back in 1979 at the young age of 19. He had his tools, $1000, a two-bay gas station, and strong determination. Peter always had a vision for Certified Transmission to be larger than just your normal repair shop. He set out opening more locations and eventually added a centralized rebuilding facility. Over the last 30+ years Peter has grown his company to be the largest remanufacturer in the Midwest and now employs over 400 team members. Peter and his wife, Carolyn (since 1986) have three children: Amanda, Peter Jr., and Alex. Peter enjoys spending time with his family, snowmobiling, going to concerts, and attending sporting events.
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Jim Audet has spent 30 of his 36 year career in the auto industry with Certified Transmission.
Rick joined the Certified Transmission team in March, 2008. His accomplishments include an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology as a graduate of Southeast Community College in Milford, NE, as well as earning the Ford Senior Master and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master Technician certifications, which he keeps current. As our Client Services Manager, Rick now oversees the wholesale sales, inventory and warranty operations, and our shipping department.
Amanda started working with Certified Transmission in 2007 as wholesale account representative. After a couple years she became a service adviser and floating manager, and now she is the Area Manager for all the Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs retail transmission shops. She helps maintain the integrity and quality of work that our retail locations provide to our many customers. Working closely with customers is something that she greatly enjoys. Amanda has her Bachelor's degree in Business. Amanda has two children, James who is 4 and Josie who is 3. She enjoys yoga, reading, and cooking in her free time.
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Jeff entered the workforce right out of high school and tested the waters in construction and general auto repair before joining Certified Transmission in 1990. He started at Certified as a machine operator/welder. At this time the torque converter department was in its infancy but with growth comes opportunity. As the converter department grew, Jeff took on additional responsibility, being named manager in 1997. Jeff has also served on the Torque Converter Rebuilders Associations Board of Directors since 2007 and previously served as President of the Association.
Doug started with Certified in Dec 2016. He as a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and over 25+ years' experience in manufacturing processes and operations. Doug has worked in a variety of manufacturing environments from electronics, where he built Medical equipment, components for Dept. of Defense contractors, and even turn signals for Harley's . He also worked in the Ag industry making grain handling equipment like augers, unloads and dryers. Doug has also sat on the Industry Advisory Committee for Metropolitan Community College's welding department and has his Lean Manufacturing Certification from the Nebraska Business Development Center at University of Nebraska Omaha.
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PJ Fink has officially been working at Certified Transmission for the past four years but has been part of the auto industry his whole life. He is ASE certified. His favorite car is a 1964 Daytona Coupe, but likes pretty much anything made by Chevy or Dodge.
I have worked at Certified Transmission since 1990. I have two great children and I enjoy playing cards and spending time with my family. My hobbies are wood working, working on cars and surfing the internet.
Brian has been providing quality customer service in the auto industry for 25 years and with Certified Transmission for almost three years. His hobbies include golfing, auto shows and auctions. His favorite type of car is a Corvette and he enjoys travelling to places like Las Vegas, Hawaii and California.
- Jess Garrison
- National Sales Manager
- Rodney Schmidt
- Area Sales Representative
I got my start in the automotive industry back in 1998. I have worked in multiple capacities since then from turning wrench’s to regional management in aftermarket parts. I am currently responsible for sales in the Colorado and Southern Wyoming markets. My hobby is racing, here in Colorado I race in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series.
I have been the webmaster for Peter Fink, the owner of Certified Transmission, for several years. In fact, a great amount of my professional success in doing websites for transmission and general repair shops is attributed to my relationship with Peter and Certified Transmission. In addition to doing the website for Certified Transmission, I also maintain websites for several Certified Transmission distributors to include
Waterloo Transmissions,
Freeway Transmissions,
Express Transmissions, and
Western Transmission.
