About Us - Gladney Automotive Solutions LLC

Kirk Gladney Holland

President and CFO

Kirk has been an automotive technician and manager in Bryan/College Station since 1994. Kirk is a member of the Mobile Diagnostics Group and regularly attends multiple training conferences including the VISION KC training. His ongoing training includes I-Car Courses and WTI classes to stay current with the latest diagnostics and programming techniques.

Kirk also serves on the local high school automotive advisory committee, helping them obtain National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certification; and also serves as a National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) committee member. Recently, he was appointed by the NASTF board as the co-chair for the Service Technology Team.

ASE Subject Matter Expert in ADAS
Master ASE Certified Technician
L1 Advanced Level Diagnostic Specialist
L3 Light Duty Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Specialist
I-Car Certifications
VSP Certified for security services with NASTF
Member of the Mobile Diagnostics Group
License Texas Locksmith

Tom Campbell

Workshop Foreman and Service Technician Department Head

Tom's continuing training includes attending VISION KC and WORLDPAC Conferences, along with local and online training resources to stay abreast of constantly changing technology in the automotive field.

Master ASE Certified Technician
Associates Degree of Applied Sciences in Automotive Service Technology
( Community College of Philadelphia )
Expert in ADAS Calibrations and Module Programming
European Certified Specialist
L1, L2 and L3 Advanced Level Certifications

Tony Ha

Service Manager and Department Head

Vision KC Training
World Pac Institute Training
ASE Certified
GM Dealer Certified
Nissan Dealer Certified
L3 Light Duty Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Specialist
I-Car Certifications
VSP Certified for security services with NASTF
Member of the Mobile Diagnostics Group
License Texas Locksmith
8 years Independent shop experience specializing in the forced induction and performance industry.

David Hofstetler

Lead Mobile Technician and Department Head

David’s continuing training includes attending CAN Connect and VISION KC Conferences

Master ASE Certified Technician
Bachelor's Degree In Automotive Technology (Southern Illinois University)
I-Car Certifications
Expert in ADAS calibration services and electrical connector repairs.
L1 Advanced Level Diagnostic Specialist
VSP Certified for security services with NASTF
License Texas Locksmith

Amanda Sleeper

Lead Service Advisor

Amanda has been an automotive service advisor for 8 years with an extensive background as an automotive service writer, as well as, a collision estimator.

Amanda has been a great addition to the Gladney Automotive Service’s team. She is an industry professional that strongly believes in providing her customers with excellent customer service. She is an ASE certified service professional with an extensive background of Toyota/ Scion manufactured vehicles and holds dealer recognized certifications. She continues her training through World Pac webinars and other online resources to stay current with the continual industry changes. Her passion for customer service, professionalism and attention to detail make every customer feel valued, respected and leave with the feeling that they had a positive experience at Gladney Automotive Solutions. In addition to her passion for being a service advisor, Amanda also has a love for all animal life and truly believes in donation support to local animal shelters. She loves reading in her pastime and traveling with her husband.

Chris Lira

Locksmith Department Head

Chris has been in and around the locksmith industry for over a decade, though his primary focus for most of his career has been rooted in automotive applications, being both vocation and passion for him.

He cut his teeth (and a ton of keys) in the Central Florida area working with many insurance companies, corporate customers, and the general public before eventually coming in off the road and taking a position with a Las Vegas company to develop locksmith tools and to educate members of the locksmith industry in various topics and tools.

Published multiple times in Locksmith Ledger for various subjects

Most notably the article explaining FCA's SGM, in addition article aftermarket alarms, the article at Lock Tech's SmartKey decoder, and did a writeup on the expansion of Lishi tools into the residential/commercial space.

In early 2022, the opportunity to work for Gladney Automotive Solutions presented itself and he jumped at the chance to get back into the field and to further his knowledge and experience within both the general automotive repair industry and as an automotive locksmith."

Former instructor for American Key Supply
Former instructor for Intermountain Lock
Recognized by Original Lishi tools
Member of KeyPro, a vetted forum for locksmiths
Moderator and member of multiple industry groups on social media
Training in assorted subjects through industry trade show Just Cars
Texas licensed locksmith
VSP certified through NASTF

Sam Martinez

GM Diesel Service Technician

ASE Certified
GM Dealer Technician Certified (Specializing in Duramax Engines)
World Pac Institute Training

Sam has numerous years of dealership and aftermarket experience working on today's modern diesel engines, Sam is trained and certified by GM for Duramax Engines and Diagnostics.

Jeff Miller

Ford Senior Master Technician with 30 years' experience

Ford Motor Company's Master’s Program, established in 1993, recognizes the technical training accomplishments of Ford and Lincoln technicians in the United States. Senior Master Technicians receive a pewter trophy and a plaque acknowledging their achievement.

As vehicle technology progresses, it requires increased levels of knowledge and skill for technicians to effectively complete advanced diagnostic and repair operations. Earning this designation from Ford is no small feat and demonstrates the commitment to fulfill our customers’ expectations that their vehicles are repaired by highly-skilled, factory-trained technicians

Nick Toler

Mopar Certified Automotive Technician

Level 3 Mopar certified in engine, automatic transmission, electrical, chassis, and suspension diagnostics and repair
Level 2 Mopar in diesel mechanics, NVH, manual transmission, A/C system, and steering system diagnostics and repair
Specialized in chassis and suspension diagnosis and repair
Experienced in rebuilding many LS and Hemi series engines as well as many classic engines from all makes
Proficient knowledge and experience with classic vehicles
Dale Carnegie Professional Leadership Training Graduate
Investigative abilities to problem solve and work around any issues presented during repair
Experienced in welding and fabrication
Showcase vast knowledge of CAN-Bus and other modern electrical protocols
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and other creation programs
Experienced in WiTech and For-Scan software
Successful in mounting aftermarket rims up to 22in
Skilled in electrical system repair and installation of aftermarket devices
Adept to drive manual transmissions
Proficient in rebuilding front and rear differentials from many makes

EDUCATION

Texas State Technical College (Waco TX, 2018-2020)
Associate in Automotive Technology
College Station High School (College Station TX, 2013-2017)
Achievement of Excellence in STEM Award

Ashley Baltmanis

Financial Officer

EDUCATION

Career Center East (Lewisville ISD)
Automotive Technology 1 and 2
Mercedes-Benz DRIVE Training Program
Attended: January 14th-May 3rd 2019
University of North Texas GPA: 4.0
Majoring in Finance and minoring in accounting
Blinn College
Majoring in Finance and minoring in accounting
Texas A&M Mays Business School (currently enrolled)

CERTIFICATIONS

September 2017 - Snap-On - Snap-On Meter Certification
September 2017 - ACDelco - Electrical/Electronic Stage 1 and Time Management
October 2017 - ACDelco - Tires and Wheels
November 2017 - ACDelco - Steering System and Diagnostics
January 2018 - ACDelco - Automotive Meters
January 2018 - SP2 - Mechanical Safety and Mechanical Pollution Prevention
February 2018 - ACDelco - Manual Transmissions: Operation and Diagnosis, Automatic Transmissions: Hydraulic and Mechanical Principles, Valve Body, Electrical Input and Outputs, Modes of Operation, Diagnosis and Service Procedures
March 2018 – ACDelco- HVAC Air Distribution and Controls, Fundamentals
April 2018 - Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certified – Suspension, Brakes, Engine Repair, Electrical, Automatic Transmission, Manual Drivetrain and Axles, HVAC, Light Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Engine
May 2018 – World Pac Training – Performance Turbocharging, Toyota/Lexus New Engine Technology, Weber Carburetor Tuning, Critical Thinking Diagnostic Skills

AWARDS

January 2018 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Competition- Top 15 Finisher of 54 Teams
March 2018- Nominated for Future Techs Rock Award by the TechForce Foundation
May 2019- Star Performer of Mercedes-Benz Drive Training Program- Top of the Class

Joshua B. Pace

Service Advisor

EDUCATION

Bush School of Government and Public Service, College Station, Texas
Master of Public Service and Administration, May 2022
Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs, May 2022
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security, December 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Cum Laude, August 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude, August 2019

WORK EXPERIENCE

Master at Arms Second Class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, October 2009 - March 2017

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Naval Support Activity Soudan Bay, Greece, U.S. Navy, March 2016- February 2017

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Security Reaction Force-Advanced Course, Center for Security Forces, 2014
Naval Physical Security Course, NCIS STAAT PAC, 2013
Surveillance Detection, NCIS STAAT PAC, 2011
Language: Russian

Andrew Mouchyn

Hunter Trained and Certified Alignment and Tire Care Technician
Hunter HawkEye Elite with Safety Systems (Community College of Philadelphia)
Hunter Revolution Walk-Away Tire Machine
Hunter Road Force® Elite Road Force Tire Balancer
Collision Suspension Repair Specialist
Eleven years of combined Honda and Independent Service Technician Experience
Enjoys all types of Motorcycle activities and service

Juan Coronado

Engineering Degree – Palo Alto College San Antonio TX
I-Car Certifications
Expert in ADAS calibration services and electrical connector repairs
VSP Certified for security services with NASTF
License Texas Locksmith
Automotive module and component repair and data modification or duplication including KTAG, Abrites, HP Tuners, I/0 Terminal, Orange 5, Auto Hex, Hex Prog, AR Lab, Auto Generator Simulator, Bit-Box, APNT, TIPM Renew Software
Owner of Vato Tuned ([email protected])
Specializing in aftermarket custom tuning
Modern Drivetrain Retrofit
Wiring harness retrofit or custom-built engine harness design and generation
CAN Bus Module Adapters for aftermarket modifications (shipped worldwide)