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Our Team

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ROGER BART, Owner

I started working for my dad at Whitney Auto when I was 13 years old, after school and full time during summers. Joined the U.S. Air Force and worked on jets for 6 years. Came back to Whitney’s and have been here ever since. Purchase business from dad & became president in 1990.

Certifications

  • ASE certified Master Tech
  • Engine repair
  • Auto transmission and transaxle
  • Manual transmissions & axles
  • Suspension & steering
  • Brakes
  • Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Engine performance

Highly experienced in the automotive repair business.

Hobbies
Off-roading, boating & road cycling.

Family
Married for 42 years. Has 5 grandkids Starting his retirement so he can spend more time with the wife, grandkids and travel.

DARREN BART, Service Writer

My summer breaks from the age of 15 were spent in the bays at Whitney Auto working with my dad, Roger. After graduating from Chico College with a degree in Small Business in 2006, I joined Whitney Auto full time.

Certifications

  • ASE certified Service Consultant & Brakes
  • Numerous additional Tech school certificates

Hobbies
Motorcycles, boating, camping, cooking & gardening.

Family
Married with 2 small children.

OSCAR ROMERO, Service Technician

Oscar has been on our team for over 10 years. He has a reputation as one of the top technicians in the region.

Certifications

  • ASE certified in Electronic/Electrical systems
  • Heating & Air conditioning
  • Engine performance
  • Advanced engine performance

School certificates in Hybrid vehicles, Fuel injection, A/C electrical, EVAP systems, Diagnostic Strategies, Jeep, Ford, GM  performance, Advanced fuel systems and many more.

Family
Married for 30 years with 2 children

KENNY MULLER, Service Technician

Kenny has been on our team for over 10 years with an amazing set of automotive diagnostic and repair skills.

Certifications

  • ASE certified Master Tech
  • Engine repair
  • Auto transmission and transaxle
  • Manual transmission and axle
  • Suspension & steering
  • Brakes
  • Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Engine performance
  • Diesel engine repair

Expertise in Electronic  systems, Hybrid vehicles, Advanced engine performance, Fuel trim, Ford engine performance, & GM performance.

Hobbies
Road bicycling & all American sports.

CHARLES BART, Service Technician

Charles has been on our team for over 30 years with an amazing set of automotive diagnostic and repair skills.

Certifications

  • ASE certified: Engine repair
  • Brakes

Highly experienced in auto repairs.

Hobbies
Scuba diving, fishing, & design.

Family
Married for 30 years, with 3 children and 7 grand children.

GEREMIAS IXTACUY, Service Technician

Geremias is our newest team member – Hard working and detailed orientated – Geremias is a perfect addition to Whitney Auto.


Highly experienced in auto repairs.

Hobbies
Playing soccer.

Family
Married for 30 years, with 3 children.