We’re proud to announce that VIP Tires & Service has joined ASE Connects as a Founding Member, enrolling all 77 of their locations across the Northeastern United States.
By bringing every store into the initiative, VIP Tires & Service is demonstrating a clear, company-wide commitment to supporting a stronger, more connected approach to developing the future of the automotive workforce.
A Regional Leader Supporting a Larger Initiative
The future of the automotive industry depends on alignment between education and industry. Building a sustainable technician pipeline requires structure, visibility, and collaboration at scale.
ASE Connects was created to provide that structure: a unified network that connects schools with quality shops and dealerships, centralizes engagement, and makes it easier for local communities to work together in supporting students interested in technician careers.
By joining as a Founding Member, VIP Tires & Service is reinforcing the importance of that shared effort. Their participation strengthens the network across the Northeast and signals that investing in the next generation of technicians is an industry-wide responsibility—not just an individual one.
“At VIP Tires & Service, we believe the future of our industry depends on investing in people early,” said Tim Winkeler, President & CEO at VIP Tires & Service. “Joining ASE Connects allows us to support a coordinated effort to connect schools and industry, and to help ensure students have clear pathways into technician careers across the communities we serve.”
“VIP Tires & Service’s decision to enroll all their locations demonstrates what true industry leadership looks like,” said David Johnson, President & CEO of ASE. “When we launched ASE Connects, we knew VIP Tires & Service would be a perfect founding member as they truly do things the right way.”
All VIP Tires & Service locations are now part of the growing ASE Connects network, which continues to expand access, visibility, and collaboration between schools and industry partners.
Building the Technician Pipeline Together
ASE Connects creates a scalable framework for technician workforce development—bringing shops, dealerships, OEMs, and schools into one connected system. With the support of companies like VIP Tires & Service, the initiative gains the momentum needed to ensure students are aware of technician careers, have access to quality employers, and see long-term opportunities within the industry.
We’re excited to welcome VIP Tires & Service as a Founding Member of ASE Connects and look forward to continuing to build a stronger, more unified technician pipeline.
To learn more about ASE Connects, visit wrenchway.com.
