Steve Vlaszof

Over the past three decades, Steve Vlaszof's experience in the automotive industry has run the gamut from jobs as an estimator and repair process manager, to positions as a collision center manager and chief operating officer. As an estimator for Precision Auto Body in Hollywood, California, he inspected vehicles that had been damaged and determined the extent of damages incurred. As a repair process manager for Network Auto Body in Hollywood, Mr. Vlaszof was a top producer in sales and was also responsible for ensuring that all repairs were made in accordance with industry standards. As a collision center manager, he has worked with Auto Stiegler Mercedes-Benz in Encino, California, and Harry's Collision Center in Los Angeles. Currently, he serves as the COO for a large collision repair center in Los Angeles.

Mr. Vlaszof has cultivated an interest in automobiles since he was a young child, as he grew up in the industry with his father, Steve Vlaszof, Sr., who was known as a "master technician." Throughout his career, Steven Vlaszof, Jr. has received numerous awards, including the 2011 VERIFACTS Shop of the Year Award and AUDI of America's TIER 1 Shop of the Year Award.

When not tinkering with cars, Mr. Vlaszof enjoys motorcycles, going to the movies, and spending time with his family. He is also an active supporter of the Arthritis Foundation and St. Jude Medical Center.

Steve Vlaszof resides in Los Angeles with his wife of 26 years, Nora, and their two children.