About The Organic Mechanic in Asheville, NC

Chris Gibson, ASE Certified Master Technician

Chris began a lifelong interest in all things mechanical at a young age. With a fondness for complete disassembly of the family lawn mower, the grass grew long and shaggy as Chris honed his technical skills. He got his first real shot as a professional auto mechanic in 1994 and has improved and built his career into the automotive powerhouse he is today! Chris enjoys his days off with his wife, Aimee and son.

Shane Sharkey, Service Advisor, Trained Technician

Shane started working on cars when he was 15 years old because his mother was tired of him taking the T.V. apart. In addition to being a Toyota trained technician, Shane has developed the excellent communication skills required to help folks make informed and confident decisions concerning their car. Out of work, he usually can be found with his wife Jennifer checking out the local music scene or hitting the woods with the dogs.

Nicki Weber, Service Manager, Trained Technician

Nicki completed automotive college here in Asheville and went on to start her own business in town. After several years she came on board at the Organic Mechanic to help carry the shop and its values forward. She has become an excellent service advisor and business manager and she can help you with your problems (i.e. Automotive Problems, we make no claims on her therapy skills!)

Jason Gosnell, ASE Certified Master Technician

Jason started working on cars when he was 7 years old, helping his dad keep the family car on the road. After high school, Jason attended automotive college at A-B tech and became a professional technician in 2001. His skills have grown over his professional career earning him master technician status. In his free time, Jason enjoys working on cars!

Russell Welch, ASE Certified Technician

Russell's first automotive memory is, at age 10, working on a 1959 Studebaker with his dad. His first job in a real shop came in 1997 and he was hooked. Skilled at diagnostics, Russell has a powerful thirst for knowledge. He will investigate a solution to the very end. He even went to diesel mechanic school just for fun! Russell and his wife Tammy enjoy creating a fun and challenging learning environment at home for their kids Natalie, Elliot and Jamie. He still has the Studebaker.

Ben Cumbee, ASE Certified Technician

Ben came to us from the Raleigh area where he got interested in old school hot rods back in 2001. He's one of those guys with rust in his veins. The man eats cars for dinner. He lives to work on anything from Dodges to BMW's and loves nothing more than to return a rough running car into a smooth purr. In his spare time, Ben enjoys tinkering with hot rods and going to swap meets.