First Colony First Tire & Automotive

Paul Garner, Store Manager

Paul has been in the automotive business for 20 years. He has recently returned to First Tire & Automotive to run the First Colony store after less than a year away. Paul's focus on customer service and quality workmanship are unparalleled in our business. His leadership and energy can be felt throughout the First Colony store. In his spare time, Paul enjoys running, cycling and hanging out with his family.

James Schneider, Service Advisor

James is a well-recognized face in our First Colony location. He has been working in the automotive business for 28 years, with 18 of those years spent here at First Tire & Automotive. James likes nothing more than attacking a difficult automotive problem and has been called a "car doctor" by more than one customer. He is originally from Houston and has two daughters and one grandson. If we ever let him retire, James plans to move to the Texas hill country near Austin.

Stewart Evans, Service Advisor

Stewart has been in the automotive repair business for 36 years. He has worked as a both a Technician in our shop, repairing customer vehicles, and behind the counter as a Service Advisor. This experience gives Stewart a very unique perspective when it comes to taking care of customer needs. Born and raised in Houston, Stewart has two children and two grandchildren and enjoys repairing computers and working on motorcycles.

R. Evan Chapman, Service Advisor

Evan has spent more than 10 years in the automotive repair business, most of it with First Tire & Automotive. He really enjoys working with customers to keep their vehicles in top shape. Originally from the Houston area, Evan enjoys riding motorcycles and attending concerts in his spare time.

Tuan Huynh, Technician

Tuan has been a team member at our First Colony store since 1987. His dedication to providing the highest quality repair service and getting the job done right the first time, every time, personifies how First Tire & Automotive aims to take care of each its customers. Tuan is originally from Vietnam and his favorite activity outside of work is spending time with his wife and three kids.

Jorge Toriz, Technician

Jorge has been in the automotive business for 28 years, with the last three years here at First Tire & Automotive. Originally from Mexico City, Jorge enjoys building model planes and flying them. He is married and has two teenage children.

Gerardo Gomez, General Service Technician

Gerardo has been with First Tire & Automotive for 13 years and specializes in vehicle alignments, in addition to oil changes and general vehicle maintenance. He is also a Houston native and enjoys bowling and fishing in his leisure time.

Billy Monjaras, General Service Technician

Billy is originally from Houston. He has been in the automotive repair business for about three years. A people person, Billy enjoys driving our customers to their homes and offices going the extra mile to get their vehicles repaired correctly and on time. In the future, Billy would like to teach English as a second language.

Jerry Little, General Service Technician

Kempner high school graduate, Jerry Little is one of the newest members of the First Tire team. His approach to customer care is both energetic and thorough. Jerry enjoys getting to know customers and appreciates the fun work environment at the First Colony store. In his free time, Jerry enjoys being on the water and grilling outdoors.

Matt Oliver, Technician

Matt has recently returned to the First Tire family with great enthusiasm for the people he works with and the customers he serves. As an ASE certified technician, Matt brings over 12 years of automotive repair expertise to the First Colony location. In his personal time, Matt stays busy coaching little league baseball and keeping up with his two kids.