
Meet Our Team

Ben & Ruthie Rodriguez
Owners
Ben and Ruthie started Atlas Automotive in 1994 here in Coeur d’Alene. Ben has been in the automotive industry all his life. He started working in smaller shops and eventually became the lead diesel technician in a local Ford dealership. Ruthie is very well informed in the finance and management of businesses and helped get the business up and running.
Come meet our great team! All of our technicians are well experienced and ASE certified. We all share a passion for car and truck repair; it’s what we’ve grown up with and is in our blood. We enjoy the diversity of cars and trucks that we see in our shop and are always up for the next challenge. We are able to do all of your main vehicles services and maintenance as well as any major repairs that might come up. Keeping your vehicle in great shape is important to us and we’ll keep you informed about your vehicle’s maintenance and repair needs.
All of us here at Atlas Automotive are committed to your satisfaction and focus on fixing your vehicle right with good quality parts and great service!

Reuben Rodriguez
Office Manager
B.A. Business Management
Minors in Marketing and Spanish

Eric Nichols
Service Writer
A.A.S. Degree in Applied Science
Graduate of the Automotive Technology Program at North Idaho College
Former ASE Certified Master Technician

Bruce Hickerson
Lead Technician
Graduate of the Automotive Technology Program at North Idaho College
ASE Master Technician

David Everingham
Technician
Graduate of the Automotive Technology Program at North Idaho College
Former ASE Certified Master Technician

Jerry Stanton
Service Writer
44 years experience in both import and domestic
Vehicle Parts and Customer Service

Melissa Wood
Technician
Graduate of the Automotive Technology Program at North Idaho College
ASE Master Technician

Dave Koontz
Service Writer

Gary Tatro
Technician

Robert Eierdam
Technician

Ben DeClue
Automotive Detailer

Mandi Grenon
Sales Lot Manager