ASA Colorado Learning Circle | Best Hiring Practices 

Participating in a Learning Circle provides members with an opportunity to learn key skills related to shop management and leadership in a setting that promotes relationship building and networking. Each circle is led by facilitators with expertise and proven abilities in their field.

Topics Covered:

-   Pay Methods and Overtime, Overtime Exemption

-   Best Hiring Practice / Paperwork Requirements

-   1099 Employees / Subcontractor Status

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FACILITATORS:

• Mike Torres, Owner, Dakota Ridge Auto
  

Mike Torres worked for Midas for 15 years as a master tech.  He was Top Tech in the country for the last 5 years, out of 1200 stores, before opening Dakota Ridge Automotive in 2008.  He was ASE master certified at 25 years old, and is currently ASE Advanced Master certified with over 15 current ASE Certifications and AAM certified.

Dakota Ridge is a very green shop with over 1200 solar panels and strong recycling program.  With just 3800 sq ft and 7 bays, the small shop does over 1.8 mil sales per year. Dakota Ridge curently employs 12 employees with greatly varying pay structures in place.

• Dale Johnson, Owner, Administrative Concepts
  

Dale Johnson is a business planning expert who works with entrepreneurs and small business owners to create customized growth plans that are tied to measurable results. He is a founder and owner of Administrative Concepts, Inc., a 27-year-old firm, based in Lakewood, Colorado, that provides strategic services for tax, payroll, and human resources. Dale's industry experience is vast, working with clients in auto, construction, medical, software, and many other professional services. He can be reached at dale@adminconcepts.com or by visiting www.adminconcepts.com.

• Linda Stones, HR Manager, NAPA / Genuine Parts Company
  

Linda Stones directs strategic development and delivery of HR initiatives for Distribution Center and District store personnel. She partners with executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for change management, organization development, succession planning, HR benchmarking, and compensation systems. Her responsibilities for recruitment, hiring, employee development, benefits, diversity training, and disciplinary actions, and mentoring new Human Resources Managers in the Mountain Region.