About Us
DENVER’S PREFERRED CHOICE FOR EXPERT REPAIR, PERFORMANCE UPGRADES AND PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
Avalon Motorsports’ mission is to create an uplifting German auto repair experience based on trust, quality and convenience. We have studied the auto industry extensively and have assembled a series of practices that promote friendliness and optimize the customer experience. We place utmost value on transparency, honesty, hard work, effort and keeping positive attitudes.
Honored in 2014 as one of America’s 10 Best automotive shops (by MotorAge, a leading industry publication), Avalon consistently pushes the envelope of best business practices. We give you measurable value by providing a 4 YEAR / 40,000 MILE warranty on the work we perform, up to 3x longer than most shops. We also employ factory-trained technicians that are experts on Audi, BMW, Porsche, VW and MINI vehicles and diagnostic procedures. Choosing to focus on these helps ensure we can be the very best and most knowledgeable about them. From automotive diagnostics, repair and maintenance to a variety of horsepower, handling, and cosmetic upgrades, our friendly service professionals are here to meet your requests.
Each team member at Avalon undergoes a minimum of 25 hours of ongoing training each year including customer service, diagnostic and repairs, new technology and business development and this reflects in your service experience. When you are tired of dealership drama; when you want more from a neighborhood service shop; when you’re looking for a place you trust to purchase a quality used luxury vehicle, you have a home with Denver, Colorado’s own Avalon Motorsports!
Are you ready to sell your current vehicle and get into something different? Ask today how Avalon Motorsports can provide you a quality pre-owned luxury automobile at the most competitive price.
MEET OUR STAFF
Katrina : Service Manager In-Training
Katrina is a dedicated automotive industry professional with a diverse background, bringing over a decade of experience. A California native, her unique path ranges from public safety leadership to automotive service management, primarily as an area manager for larger, national brands.
Outside of her professional career, she enjoys spending her spare time boondocking in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming with her wife in their Jeep.
Chris : Service Advisor
Chris is a Virginia native. He began his professional automotive journey in 2002 as an oil change technician and worked his way up through the ranks. Chris has a deep passion for classic American and European automobiles that he was blessed to turn into a career. He believes all clients deserve to have the highest level of care and attention to detail with their vehicle’s repairs and maintenance needs.
Apart from his career, Chris enjoys spending time with his fiancé and family. He also enjoys traveling, getting outdoors, and seeing everything God blessed us with the opportunity to see.
Keith U : Service Advisor
Keith is an integral part of the Avalon team as a Client Care specialist. His role is very diverse and includes detailing client vehicles, taking care of our facility, giving clients rides, picking up parts and just being a supporter for any team member’s needs. In 2020, Keith won the STRIPE award for best exemplifying our company’s values, and that spans across all of the Avalon and Urban Autocare staff and locations.
Outside of work, Keith enjoys the mountains, playing video games, and spending time with family.
KEITH A : shop foreman
Keith has many years of dealership experience with Audi and BMW and he was also a Senior Technician and leader at Tesla for 4 years. Not only does he hold many certifications that include Electric, Hybrid, and Diesel vehicles, he also has a strong reputation in the industry as an expert diagnostician. Keith has been a close acquaintance of our team for many years and we are delighted to have him on board as a high-character and highly competent leader in the shop.
In his spare time Keith enjoys vacations at tropical destinations and playing frisbee golf.
Jose : Technician
Jose started at Avalon 2016 and possesses an automotive technology degree from Picken's Technical College in Aurora, CO. After spending two years in a local dealership, Jose joined our team and has quickly progressed to a fantastic technician. He can do it all! He comes to work every day with a great attitude and positive outlook and commits himself to getting each vehicle fixed right the first time. Outside of work, Jose enjoys soccer, tending to his horses and spending time with his family.
Zach : Technician
Zach attended Lincoln Tech and studied diesel technology. He spent the first several years of his technician career working on all makes and models at an independent auto service company in the Denver area, and then spent a year at a German import specialty shop prior to making the move to Avalon Motorsports. Zach is efficient and exhibits extremely high quality in his work, making him a perfect fit for our team.
Zach enjoys going to the gym, fly fishing, and spending time with family outside of work.
Cooper : TECHNICIAN
Brian Sump : President
Brian is a Denver native and retired pro football player who spent four years studying Civil Engineering and Business at the Colorado School of Mines. He developed a love for German cars after tuning his first VW in high school and his passion for the niche continues to grow. Brian co-pastors a Christian church in Westminster, CO in his spare time and attributes his success to God's calling to be a light in the marketplace.
Brian is very well versed in German automobiles. He became the owner of Avalon Motorsports in February 2007 after spending several months prior to that working in the company. His burning passion to transform the automotive industry through innovation and training and his relentless pursuit for perfection makes it easy to see that he is an avid enthusiast at heart.
BRITT : Director of Personnel
Britt is originally from Florida, with a Texas background, and now calls Colorado home. She brings years of experience in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry, where she developed a strong foundation in management and team leadership. After closing that chapter, Britt embraced a new opportunity as our Operations Coordinator, ultimately leading to her position as the Director of Personnel. She possesses strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, amazing artistic skills, and a people-first approach to leadership and team development.
Outside of work, she enjoys birdwatching with her husband, exploring the mountains, and spending time immersed in nature. She loves traveling, going to concerts, and creating art in her free time.
AVALON ARTICLES
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