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Gilbert Spotlight - A.J. Town

A.J. Town

A.J Town joined Team Gilbert in 2015 as a Paint Technician at Gilbert Collision Center. When asked what was one thing he remembers about his first day on Team Gilbert, he replied, “It was a great clean shop and I was able to interact with my boss at the time, Mark Luna, right away.”

As a paint technician, it is his responsibility to paint the exterior parts of a damaged vehicle and help restore it back to pre-accident condition. One of the many challenges A.J. faces as a paint technician is the different types of finishes that are available for the many vehicles he sees. To help keep up with these changes, he completes regular training through PPG, stays in constant communication with his team members, and relies on the many other resources available to him. 

When A.J. isn’t restoring vehicles back to their original condition, he spends much of his time exploring Florida’s beaches and soaking up the sun with his children, NaKyshia Galloway and Tristan Town, and his grandchildren, Archer and Reagan.

A.J. is a hard worker, a great team member, and is always ready to give you a smile while taking a quick break from his busy painting schedule. We thank you, A.J., for everything you do for Team Gilbert. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated.

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