Golden will be responsible for managing the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Alliance’s customer-focused e-commerce solutions like MyPlace4Parts

The winners were announced at an awards banquet during Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper’s Technician of the Year trip in Detroit, Mich.

The technicians flew into Detroit July 15 for a four-day trip, during which they’ll sit through a 90-minute custom ASE test, have some fun, and hope to be crowned winner at the celebratory closing banquet.

The grand prize winners get to pick the powersports machine of their choice, worth up to $15,000 each.

The students, picked from a pool of applicants from across North America, will be awarded $1,000 each.

These professionals earned this designation by staying up to date on certifications, furthering their education and training, and maintaining superior automotive knowledge.