Chris Thimer

Fixed Operations Manager at Trotman Auto Group

Chris Thimer currently serves as an Instructor at Georgian College since July 2024 and has held various managerial roles at Trotman Auto Group since July 2020, including Fixed Operations Manager and Service Manager. Previously, Chris was the Special Finance Manager at Abbotsford Volkswagen and the Director of Fixed Operations across multiple Volkswagen locations from January 2013 to January 2020. Chris has demonstrated a strong ability to improve sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency in the automotive service industry, including developing training programs, managing marketing initiatives, and implementing systems for tracking shop capacity which have been adopted by numerous stores. Chris's earlier experience includes positions as Service Manager at Maple Ridge Chrysler and Fleet Service Manager at Crosstown Auto Centre, showcasing a consistent trajectory of leadership and innovation in automotive services since starting in the industry in 1996. Chris holds an Automotive Business Management degree from Georgian College.

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Trotman Auto Group

Recognized as one of the most innovative dealer groups in Canada, Trotman Auto Group, also known as "TAG"​, is an industry-leading, diversified dealer group representing 14 major OEM brands through 12 dealerships located across British Columbia. At TAG, we take a different road. We lead with our core values and we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences. We appreciate that our customers entrust us with one of their most important purchase decisions, and we work hard to earn that loyalty. We are known to have a palpable "buzz"​ when you walk into one of our stores with breakaway spirit and organizational culture. Our business is a people business, and we constantly invest in our team’s development. We operate our own TAG University and TAG Leadership Academy, with proprietary curriculum and advanced leadership coaching. We are purpose-driven, performance-oriented and principles-led. Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the TAG family. We don't just expect the change; we are part of it. We are the proud recipients of the following; Awarded Canada's Best Managed (2017 & 2018) - The Best Managed Companies program celebrates the top private businesses in Canada. Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards program recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative, world class business practices. TAG continues to demonstrate industry leadership in growth, profitability and employee retention. Awarded the Canadian Automotive Dealer’s Association’s Industry Laureate Award for Business Innovation - TAG was awarded for initiatives that significantly enhance performance and broaden the scope of business across the Industry.


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