A few words about us
The Master Technicians, Inc. was founded in 1993 by Jimmy and Roni Mullenix. After working for a corporate owned Toyota dealership for many years, Jimmy decided it was time to step out on his own and start a dealership alternative with superior customer service, affordability, and quality or work.
Over the 20 years we have been operating, our customer based has consistently grown. We realize that if we do whats right and provide the best service possible, customers will tell their friends, and our reputation proves this. As the automotive technologies have advanced over the years, so too have our services. As new technologies come out, our staff are being trained on them.
Our highly trained and experienced staff has over 100 years of combined automotive repair and maintenance experience. Our hardworking team has been voted Best of the Best by readers of the Auburn journal many years in a row. Our shop Foreman, Terry Allwein, was voted Best Of The Best Automotive Technician and ASE Certified Master Technician Scott Chiaratti was also voted Best Of The Best Automotive Technician. In 2013 Stacy L. Graham, Managing Partner, was awarded Business Woman Of The Year by the Auburn Journal.
All of our repairs come with a 24 month or 24,000 mile warranty. We use genuine factory parts, and we’re the cleanest shop in Placer County. We are your “Preventive Maintenance Experts” for your Toyota, Honda, Lexus and Acura vehicles.
Meet Our Team
Stacy L. Graham
President/CEO
Stacy L. Graham has been working at The Master Technicians, Inc. since 1996. She is ASE Certified, completed her Automotive Management Institute training, proud member of Auburn Gold Country Rotary and Past President of Auburn Rotary Club. Her involvement in District 5190 leadership has led her to be Assistant District Governor for Area 5, which is the 4 Rotary Clubs in Auburn, CA. In 2005 Stacy received the honor of volunteer of the year for Northern California from the American Cancer Society. But the biggest award for her was 2013-2014 Auburn Journal‘s Business Woman of the Year. She is recognized in Who’s Who Worldwide Business Women and she has received a lifetime achievement award for her pioneering women in the automotive business. In May of 2017 Stacy became the sole owner of The Master Technicians, Inc. and then in November 2017 she joined forces with Tonya Sweat and bought Roger’s Automotive Repair, Inc. When she is not working or doing a Rotary function, Stacy spends time around her house, hanging with her friends and family or just relaxing for a bit.
Julian Hays
Service Advisor
Julian started with the Dream Team September of 2017. He was a parts delivery driver for Auburn Toyota when Stacy saw him and said I want him on the team. He has since gained knowledge of the industry and has completed his AMI Degree and Elite Training. The customers consistently state how friendly Julian is and how nice it is to deal with him. We look forward to seeing his growth at The Master Technicians, Inc. and he will be testing for his ASE Service Consultant certification. Julian is married to his high school sweetheart and they have one fur baby, an adopted cat from the shop named Mance.
When he is spending some down time, Julian loves to get online and play video games with his friends from all over the world.
Dianne Bingen
Administrative Assistant
Dianne is the one that give customers rides, she keeps our inventory stocked and ready for you and wears many hats each day. From the friendly voice when you call to making sure we are all organized, we couldn’t do it without her. She is an asset each day and is invaluable in her many talents. She started with The Master Technicians, Inc. in February 2004 and has been growing since. When she is not working, Dianne enjoys spending time with her kids and grandson or going to concerts.
Stephanie Taxara
Service Advisor
Stephanie joined us July 2021 and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Dream Team. Most known in the Auburn community as being one of the top parts people that Auburn has. Also her family owned Lambs Honda Yamaha, Inc. from 1980-1996. Stephanie is seeking her ASE Service Specialist and Parts Specialist along with taking the great training offered by The Master Technicians, Inc. Stephanie was in the collision side of the automotive industry for the past 14 years but decided she wanted back in the repair side. In her free time she enjoys hiking with her dogs, remodeling her Grandmother’s home that was built in 1956 and just relaxing.
Jason Retting
Journeyman Technician
Jason joined us December 2020 and has been rapidly moving up ever since. Jason is working towards becoming an ASE Certified Master Technician in the next 7 years. His care and concern on the customers vehicles is matched to none other. In Jason’s free time he enjoys a reptile life with his snakes and lizards and spending time with his girlfriend Caitlin.
Robert Stephenson
Shop Foreman
Robert is an ASE Certified Master Technician and Toyota Certified Master Technician. Robert has spent most of his life working in the automotive industry and take pride in his work and car on customer’s vehicles. He also has dreams and is very ambitious, one of his dreams was to be a shop foreman, as you know we appreciate people that work hard for their dreams. We are proud to say Robert is now our Shop Foreman!! When it comes to honesty and trust, Stacy knows that Robert is the best person for that. In Roberts spare time, he enjoys hiking and taking fun adventurous trips with his fiance Marisa.
Roy Stalions
Janitor
Roy has been on the Dream Team since March of 2015. Words can not express how thankful we are for Roy each day. His daily duties involve several tasks, but the most important is keeping the shop extremely clean for the customers and their vehicle‘s. Roy’s attitude and enthusiasm is welcomed daily by the team and his dedication is beyond measure. Roy has many hobbies, but he is most passionate about rebuilding bikes. Roy is married and lives in Auburn.
