Dec. 13, 2022—Bridgestone Retail Operations has announced one of its own has gained the title of 2022 ASE Master Technician of the Year, according to a press release.
The honor was bestowed upon Scot East during a recent ceremony held by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence.
“Scot’s work ethic and personal passion is everything we look for in an ASE Master Technician: dedication to growth, respect for others, and a commitment to serving our customers with excellence,” said Marko Ibrahim, president, Bridgestone Retail Operations. “He is not only a mentor to other teammates but a hero to so many in his community through his important work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We are honored to recognize Scot’s dedication and thank him for elevating our business with everything he does.”
East has worked as a technician for over two decades at the Bridgestone-owned Firestone Complete Auto Care store in Prosper, Texas. He is an ASE Master Technician and he also has the following certifications: L1 – Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, P2 – Automobile Parts Specialist and X1 – Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems.
ASE Technicians of the Year are submitted and chosen based on ASE test scores, job performance and community activities.
