Cox Automotive's Elite Technicians Compete for Top Tech 2025 Title

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Aug 27, 2025, 14:57 ET

ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Cox Automotive hosted its annual Top Tech competition, a prestigious event bringing together the most elite technicians from Manheim and Fleet Services team—including representation from CCI Fleet.

Top Tech 2025 Champions: Bud Haney – Trailer, Todd Mareno – Light/Med Duty, Jason Miller – Heavy Duty.

More than 800 of Cox Automotive's technicians participated in the initial round of competition, with 150 making it to one of five regionals. Thirty finalists earned their spot to compete at 2025 Top Tech Finals in one of three categories: Heavy-Duty Truck, Light/Medium-Duty Truck, and Trailer categories. With every move scrutinized and the clock ticking, competitors faced written and hands-on tests designed to challenge their technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Of this elite group of finalists, these were the Grand Champions and Runners-Up in each category:

HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK	LIGHT/MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK	TRAILER

Grand Champion:	Grand Champion:	Grand Champion:
Jason Miller	Todd Mareno	Jameson "Bud" Haney
*Fleet Services Ohio*	*Manheim Milwaukee*	*Fleet Services Minnesota*

Runner-up:	Runner-up:	Runner-up:
José Feliciano	David Logalbo	Dillon Grimes
Fleet Services Florida	Manheim Nashville	Fleet Services Georgia

The champions will have the opportunity to compete against other industry competitors at the nationwide TMC SuperTech competition in Raleigh, N.C., this September.

"The most rewarding part of this annual event is witnessing the caliber of technicians we have across Manheim and Fleet Services. These team members didn't just compete—they elevated each other, shared knowledge, and demonstrated the collaborative spirit that defines Cox Automotive," said Patrick Brennan, SVP of Fleet Services. "It was clear that excellence in our field is fueled not only by individual achievement, but by the communities we build together. I'm incredibly proud of our winners, finalists and all competitors at this year's event."

"Our world-class technicians are the foundation of Manheim's continued vehicle services growth and client satisfaction," said Alan Lang, SVP, Physical Services and Auctions, Manheim. "Their precision, adaptability, and deep technical expertise ensure we deliver exceptional service every day. Events like Top Tech showcase not just individual excellence, but the strength of our Cox Automotive technician community. These professionals embody the values that make Manheim a trusted partner to our clients and their dedication is helping to shape our future."

Beyond the overall champions, individual excellence was recognized with station-specific awards:

HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK	LIGHT/MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK	TRAILER

Safety and Environmental:	Safety and Environmental:	Safety and Environmental:
Steven Patterson	Daniel Velasquez	John Lockrey
Fleet Services New Jersey	Manheim Dallas-Forth Worth	Fleet Services Kansas

Service Information:	Service Information:	Service Information:
Jason Miller	Mark Angell	Dylan Demauro
Fleet Services Ohio	Manheim Utah	Fleet Services New York

Wiring Diagrams:	Wiring Diagrams:	Wiring Diagrams:
José Feliciano	Frank Boggs	Bud Haney
Fleet Services Florida	Fleet Services Pensacola	Fleet Services Minnesota

Fasteners:	Fasteners:	Fasteners:
José Feliciano	AJ Snyder	Dillon Grimes
Fleet Services Florida	Manheim Statesville	Fleet Services Georgia

Precision Measuring:	Precision Measuring:	Precision Measuring:
Jason Miller	Juan Rojas	Jake Igl
Fleet Services Ohio	Manheim Phoenix	Fleet Services De Pere

Electrical Circuits:	Electrical Circuits:	Electrical Circuits:
Mike Colt	Zach Nikorak	Francisco Granillo
Fleet Services Florida	Fleet Services Pennsylvania	Manheim Nevada

HD Electronic Diag Tools:	Light Electronic Diagnostics:	Trailer Alignment:
Jason Miller	Todd Mareno	Bud Haney
Fleet Services Ohio	Manheim Milwaukee	Fleet Services Minnesota

Truck Air Disc Brakes:	CAN Diagnostics:	Trailer and Disc Brake:
Evan Bailey	AJ Snyder	Dillon Grimes
Fleet Services Texas	Manheim Statesville	Fleet Services Georgia

Tuck Cam Brakes:	HVAC Diagnostics:	Trailer Wheel-End:
Kyle Adams	Tood Mareno	Bud Haney
Fleet Services Pennsylvania	Manheim Milwaukee	Fleet Services Minnesota

	Light Electronic Diagnostics Tools:
	Todd Mareno
	Manheim Milwaukee

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader^®, Kelley Blue Book^®, Manheim^®, vAuto^®, Dealertrack^®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch^® and FleetNet America^®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $23 billion in annual revenue. Visit coxautoinc.com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.