Meet the Team

Chris Cotton is a veteran of the aftermarket auto repair industry, with over 33 years of experience. As the owner of Firestone of Durango, Chris combines his passion for customer service with his deep-rooted love for the tire side of the business, which is how he first started out many years ago. He is also the founder of AutoFix-Auto Shop Coaching, teaches for WorldPac, and hosts The Weekly Blitz podcast. Known for his expertise in improving shop operations and leadership, Chris is dedicated to driving success while delivering exceptional service to every customer.

Joey Towning is a passionate automotive enthusiast, especially when it comes to Toyotas, which are his favorite cars to work on. Dreaming of one day owning a Toyota 4Runner or a Toyota Tacoma, Joey channels his admiration for dependable engineering into his work. Outside the shop, he’s an avid adventurer and enjoys a variety of activities, from disc golf, hiking, and camping, to fishing and hitting the open road on his motorcycle. When he’s not outdoors, Joey unwinds with video games. A fan of superheroes, he’s especially inspired by Thor, embodying a bit of that Norse spirit in his love for both hard work and adventure.

Tad Gastfield is an automotive enthusiast with a strong passion for Chevy trucks and a dream of one day owning a Ram 2500. Aspiring to deepen his expertise, Tad is interested in expanding his skills to become a diesel technician. In addition to his mechanical talents, he’s intrigued by welding and looks forward to honing this craft. Outside of the garage, Tad is an avid gardener, enjoying the quiet satisfaction of growing plants—and he’s also known for his love of fry bread! With Gandalf as his favorite hero, Tad brings a bit of that wizardly wisdom and patience into everything he does.

Meet the Team

Chris Cotton

Joey Towning

Tad Gastfield

David Abbott