The trusted authority in transmission repair since 1954
Global resources.
Boots on the ground.
ATRA's international organization provides the big picture. Your local chapter handles the work that makes it real — workforce, marketing, training, and the colleagues who keep your shop sharp.
Membership is automatic. If you're already an ATRA member, you're already a member of your local chapter — no extra fee.
WHY CHAPTER INVOLVEMENT MATTERS
Strategic moves that pay off in your service bay.
Local Workforce Development
Chapters partner with community colleges to shape modern transmission curricula and create a direct pipeline from the classroom to your service bay.
Peer-to Peer Problem Solving
Discuss regional trends, share solutions for climate-specific gremlins, and turn competitors into colleagues at chapter meetings.
Hyper-Local Training
Management seminars and hands-on technical programs delivered in your region — no flight or hotel required.
CHAPTER DIRECTORY
Chapter presidents & service areas
Select your region below to connect with the chapter president. Vacant chapters are actively recruiting leadership — reach out to ATRA HQ to get involved.
Oklahoma
Lisa Williams, President
Triple H Transmission
101 S. Main St.
Sapulpa, OK 74066
SERVICE AREA
Oklahoma
Northern California
Jim Leale, President
Leale's Transmission
405 Keyes St
San Jose, CA 95112-2414
SERVICE AREA
Northern California (93600–95699)
Southern California
Dave Wilkes, President
Dave Wilkes Transmissions
6663 Ventura Blvd
Ventura, CA 93003
SERVICE AREA
Southern California (90001–93599)
Rocky Mountain
President position open. Contact ATRA to step up and lead your region.
SERVICE AREA
Colorado Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Montana
Western Canada
President position open. Contact ATRA to step up and lead your region.
SERVICE AREA
Alberta, British Columbia
Southwest
President position open. Contact ATRA to step up and lead your region.
SERVICE AREA
Texas
Midwest
Ron Lingenfelter, President
Norfolk Transmission
1001 S 13th St
Norfolk, NE 68701-5776
SERVICE AREA
Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, N. Illinois (60000–61999)
New England States
President position open. Contact ATRA to step up and lead your region.
SERVICE AREA
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Carolina States
President position open. Contact ATRA to step up and lead your region.
SERVICE AREA
North Carolina, South Carolina
Arizona
Mike Pfeiffer, President
Certified Transmissions, Inc.
1089 W Iron Springs Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305-1621
SERVICE AREA
Arizona
Mid-Atlantic
President position open. Contact ATRA to step up and lead your region.
SERVICE AREA
Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia
Gulf States
Jonathan Shadis, President
Advanced Transmission
10670 US Hwy 31
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
SERVICE AREA
Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida Panhandle (32300–32599)
Atlantic Canadian Chapter
Chris Kennedy, President
Mister Transmission
1741 Main Street
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada E1E 1H1
SERVICE AREA
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland
Australasian
Bob Traynor, President
Cohuna Automatics
6340 Murray Valley Hwy
Cohuna VIC 3568
SERVICE AREA
Australasia
Latin America
Maria Fernanda Erazo, President
Cultura Cosanga L2 y Cultura Jama Coaque
Challuabamba, Cuenca Azuay 010110
SERVICE AREA
Latin America
Free chapter membership with ATRA membership.
The ROI on your ATRA membership increases the moment you choose to participate locally. Join today and we'll plug you into your regional chapter.
GET INVOLVED
Lead the industry you love.
ATRA's strength comes from members who step up. Serving on the Board of Directors is your chance to shape the future of the transmission industry, mentor the next generation, and represent the shops that built it.
Shape the Industry
Set priorities for training, technology, and advocacy that affect every shop in North America.
Grow Your Network
Work alongside industry leaders, suppliers, and peers who become lifelong professional contacts.
Give Back
Mentor newer shops, protect the Golden Rule Standards, and leave the industry better than you found it.
How to run for the Board
1. Be a member in good standing
Active ATRA Rebuilder Members are eligible to nominate and serve.
2. Submit a nomination
Self-nominate or be nominated by a peer ahead of the annual election cycle.
3. Stand for election
Members vote on directors at large and within their respective regions each year.