Owner Nathan Whitford completed his vocational training in heavy-duty truck and agricultural mechanics, graduating top in his class from the Hewes Center in Ashville, NY. He later served as an active member and officer of the Chautauqua Area Diesel Advisory Council.
Nate's career has included roles as mechanic, foreman, driver, and owner of a trucking fleet for 14 years prior to launching this automotive repair business in 2005. His background has provided extensive experience and first-hand insight into the trucking and automotive repair industry. You could say that he has always had a wrench in his hand, working along side his dad and other relatives from a very young age.
His wife Ronda has been there all along this journey, managing the office and taking care of business. She is a graduate of Olean Business Institute, with an extensive career in business management from large corporations to small local business prior to making the full-time move to self-employment.
Justin Benjamin, nephew to Nate and Ronda, has worked for them since the age of 15 in the trucking company washing and servicing trucks on weekends. After high school he attended SUNY Morrisville's Automotive Program, working at the repair shop on school breaks, and came to work for I-86 full-time upon graduation. Working his way up through the ranks, Justin has served at every level as Apprentice Mechanic, Lead Tech, Shop Foreman and now has joined the ownership team!
Today they lead I-86 to ensure "The I-86 Experience" and quality of service remain the same as the business continues for the next generation.