Robert O’Connor, of R.L. O’Connor & Associates Inc., based in Federal Way, Wash., received the Automotive Management Institute’s Annual Recognition Award.
AMI said it presents the award to an organization or individual who “has taken specific and significant action to encourage, enhance and support opportunities for automotive service industry professionals to improve their management and business skills.”
“Bob O’Connor is an extraordinary instructor with a great passion for the automotive industry,” said AMI Board of Trustees Chairman Tony Passwater. “Over the past 25 years, he has helped shop owners improve operations, increase profits and achieve the goals that are most important to them.”
“AMI and its students are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with and learn from this highly respected industry professional,” added Toni Slaton, AMI executive director. “Bob is passionate about sharing his cutting-edge, industry-specific knowledge and training with the industry he loves.”
O’Connor has been an AMI-approved instructor since 1989 and is also an EXCEL partner, having pledged $50,000 to AMI.
