As an automotive enthusiast, Stephanie has always had a huge passion for the automotive industry. She joined the small list of women automotive repair shop owners in 2017 by opening her own; Wooster’s Garage in Weston, Wisconsin.
Growing up in an automotive family, she was always intrigued with everything from racing to building vehicles, but it wasn’t until high school that she began expanding her knowledge in the field by taking the high school classes offered. After high school, she fast-tracked her career with different experiences in the industry. From managing at a parts store to detailing vehicles, working in vehicle sales and service experiences, she has worked in every position she could find available.
In 2012, she decided to pursue her associate’s degree in Automotive Technology at North Central Technical College. With years of experience in the field, a college degree and additional certifications she continued to work and learn more about what customers are looking for, what positive changes she could make and how to really bridge the gap between consumers and automotive industry.
Stephanie focuses her garage’s attention on educating consumers about their vehicles while striving to offer exceptional service to every customer, every time. She provides monthly auto clinics focusing on different topics to help consumers better understand their vehicles. Currently, Stephanie is focusing not only on her business but also writing a book for consumers relating to the auto clinics. She is guest speaking at events across the country about women working in male-dominated fields and also her motivation to improve the automotive industry relationships with consumers.