Meet Our Team|Curb Appeal Autobody

Laura Cass

Estimator

Laura started working with us in December of 2019. She is an estimator at our Harrisonburg location and she is our master scheduler for the auto body repair process. She enjoys spending her spare time with her family and her two sons.

Mike Hupman

Painter

Mike first started with us in 2012, working in the body shop on restorations. He eventually moved onto the road to be a Mobile Technician for the next two years, where he then decided to explore new opportunities. Mike came back to work for us in 2017, and has become our Head Painter since returning. Mike has 11 years of experience in the automotive painting industry. He enjoys spending spare time with his wife and family, working on his Ford Focus ST, and playing videogames.

Rick Mantz

General manager

Rick joined Curb Appeal in March of 2020. He has over 39 years of experience in the auto body industry, as he grew up working and learning in his father's body shop. He has experience with body work, painting, and managing. He has training from Tech Core, Chief Frame School, and I-CAR with a bronze level. When he is not in the body shop, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and history.

Addison Harpine

Detail

Addison started with us in 2020 as a detailer. He attended Triplett Technical Institute for 2 years in Collision Repair, has multiple welding certifications, and an I-CAR certificate. He has a passion for cars, hunting, and his Xbox. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending the day playing Xbox.

Jim Estep

Jim founded Curb Appeal in 2004 with a single mobile van. Curb Appeal has now expanded to two body shop locations and three mobile vans. When Jim is not at work, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Marilyn Estep

In 2005, Marilyn joined her husband, Jim, as a mobile technician. As Curb Appeal continues to grow, she currently enjoys working as a full-time bookkeeper in our Harrisonburg office.

Debbie Wagner

Debbie joined us in 2016 as our head receptionist. When she is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Tim Karnes

Tim graduated Harrisonburg High and attended Massanutten Technical Center before joining us in 2012. Tim is a professional body shop technician with 12 years of experience in collision repair, and is ASE certified for refrigerant and recycling. He has been manager of our Mount Crawford shop since 2017.

Bradley Flynn

Painter

Keaton Walls

Mobile Repairman

Keaton started with us in 2016 as a Mobile Technician. He is studying collision repair at Massanutten Technical Center and has come to us from great recommendations of his instructors. He is a great asset to our team.

Danny Good

Danny graduated from the Triplett Tech Auto Body Program, completed the Chief Auto Training Class, is a 2005 ASE Master Technician with I-CAR Platinum Certification, and is a certified steel MIG welder. He has over 30 years of experience. Danny is a great asset to our team and we love having him here with us.

Sergei Kukanov

Sergei came to the United States from Kyrgyzstan. He worked for Advantix Auto Body before joining our team in 2017. He has 7 years of experience in the auto body repair industry. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 sons.

Asha Harris

Asha joined Curb Appeal in 2018 as an estimator. She is a recent graduate of MTC Collision Repair and is currently finishing general education classes at Blueridge Community College while working at our Mount Crawford location.