Thomas Palermo Named 2011 Best Tech Of The Year

Thomas Palermo, Chief Diagnostician at Preferred Automotive Specialists Inc., Jenkintown, PA, has been named the 2011 Best Tech of the Year. Palermo of Mount Laurel, NJ, was selected for his twenty years of service as a technician in the automotive industry, various certifications and training, as well as being the recipient of the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

Palermo said he was honored to be named the top automotive technician in the country and proud to be affiliated with the service repair industry. "Twenty years ago no one could dream that technology would take us to where we currently are," Palermo said. "This industry is on the brink of amazing and truly groundbreaking technology — whether it’s bio fuels, electric vehicles, hybrids, etc. The traditional view of repair facilities and technicians has changed drastically and will continue to do so."

Palermo also was recognized for his community service work with the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University Athletics, Cheltenham Township Athletic Association, Holy Redeemer Health Systems and Charities, Cheltenham Township Car Show, and the Fox Chase Business Association.

Thomas Palermo has a familial link with the Association as his father, Joseph Palermo, is President of Preferred Automotive Specialists, a NAFA Affiliate.

This is the first year for the Best Tech award program created by WIX Filters and Babcox Media as a means to recognize the skills and professionalism of today's automotive technicians.

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