VIP Tires & Service Bangor Employee Johnathan Bemis Name Technician of the Year at AAPEX

After becoming a World Class Technician earlier this year, Bemis has received national Technician of the Year honor.

VIP Tires & Service is proud to announce that their Bangor, Maine, technician Johnathan Bemis has received the Technician of the Year award. Bemis received this recognition at the 2024 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 5. Earlier this year, Bemis also reached the status of “World Class Technician,” one of the highest honors in the automotive service industry and an extremely rare recognition.

AAPEX evaluates nominees for the Technician of the Year award based on a number of personal and professional factors. The nominee’s Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and their commitment to continued training and education are taken into account as well as their diagnostic, teamwork and mentoring skills. Nominees are also evaluated based on their commitment to their local communities through charitable and industry involvement.

Bemis works in VIP’s Bangor store at 911 Stillwater Avenue but started his career with VIP at their Old Town location. He began as an ASE Technician, advancing to Master Technician and Lead Master Technician before becoming a World Class Technician. Bemis is a graduate of Eastern Maine Community College. He resides in Milford, Maine, and enjoys hunting, fishing, mountain biking and camping with his wife and children.

“John has set a remarkable standard for excellence and dedication in our industry, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate his achievement as AAPEX Technician of the Year,” said Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires & Service. “John’s journey from starting as an ASE Technician to becoming a World Class Technician and now receiving this national recognition shows what can be done with commitment and hard work. John’s impact goes beyond technical expertise; he’s a mentor, a leader and a role model. We are so happy to have him as part of our team.”