Scott Buzzeo of Tire Choice in Las Vegas Earns Monro Top Tech Crown
ROCHESTER, NY (November 1, 2023) - Monro, Inc., one of the largest independent auto service and tire
dealers in the United States, proudly congratulates Scott Buzzeo of Tire Choice Auto Service Centers in
Las Vegas, Nevada, for winning the first-place spot in the U.S. Auto Tech “Monro Top Technician”
competition.
Monro Top Technician Competition
In partnership with the U.S. Auto Tech National Competition (USATNC) and sponsored by Yokohama Tire
Corporation, the Monro Top Technician competition offered the company’s most talented technicians the
opportunity to showcase their automotive skills and precision. The challenge consisted of two rounds: an
online qualifying quiz with questions from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
to test their general automotive knowledge, and an in-person challenge.
Over 600 teammates completed Round 1. The top eleven techs, each representing the highest score in
their zones, moved on to the second and final round of the competition.
USATNC mailed identical test kits to their stores. On October 4, they simultaneously opened the kits and
completed the challenge, one that tested their ability in electrical wiring to simulate brake lights and turn
signals. The eleven contenders were livestreamed during the challenge so their teammates across the
country could cheer them on. The results were judged by an outside, independent panel on time,
accuracy, and workmanship.
“Our Technicians are skilled professionals with tremendous pride in their profession,” said Mike Broderick,
Monro’s President and CEO. “This was an exciting contest, especially watching the livestream as they
raced the clock during their in-person challenge.”
Scott Buzzeo Named Top Tech
Buzzeo won top honors in the final challenge, earning a cash prize, a trip to Tampa, Florida, for the
USATNC televised event, and a trip to Moab, Utah, with Yokohama.
Buzzeo began his career in the auto repair industry in 2007 after his cousin got him a job at a tire and
service shop. He joined the Monro Team in 2019.
“I enjoy puzzles, and auto mechanics and auto electrical is like solving very difficult puzzles,” said Buzzeo
said when asked what he likes most about being a technician. “My favorite part of the job is solving
puzzles that other technicians can’t solve.”
Monro also congratulates second place winner, Randy Bureau of Monro Auto Service and Tire Center in
Allison Park, Pennsylvania, and third place winner Shawn Hyde of Tire Choice Auto Service Centers in
St. Petersburg, Florida, and the other eight finalists.
The U.S. Auto Tech National Competition will air on CBS Sports.
Monro Sponsors USATNC
Monro is an official sponsor of the U.S. Auto Tech National Competition (USATNC), which was created in
2021 to highlight the incredible skills of auto technician professionals and students across the country
while elevating the awareness of trade jobs. Monro joins fellow sponsors Yokohama and AutoZone for the
2023 competition.
About Monro, Inc.
Monro, Inc., is one of the United States’ leading automotive service and tire providers, delivering best-in-
class automotive care to communities across the country. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ, it
has a growing market share and a focus on sustainable growth with approximately $1.3 billion in sales in
fiscal 2023. Monro continues to expand its national presence through strategic acquisitions and by
opening newly constructed stores. Across more than 1,300 stores and 9,000 service bays nationwide,
Monro offers customers the professionalism and high-quality service they expect from a national retailer,
with the convenience and trust of a neighborhood garage. Monro’s highly trained teammates and certified
technicians bring together hands-on experience and state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and address
customers’ automotive needs to get them safely back on the road. For more information, visit
www.corporate.monro.com.
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