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    • Robert Bravender

    Robert Bravender graduated from the University of Memphis (TN) with a bachelor's degree in film and video production. Now working at Masters TV, he produces Motorhead Garage with longtime how-to guys Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman. Bravender has edited a magazine for the National Muscle Car Association, a member-based race organization, which in turn lead to producing TV shows for ESPN, the Outdoor Life Network and Speedvision. He has produced shows ranging from the Mothers Polish Car Show Series to sport compact racing to Street Rodder TV.

    Shop Profiles

    Bristol, Tennessee collision shop has roots in custom paint

    Robert Bravender
    Nov. 1, 2020
    In something of a reverse of how most body shops develop, Mark and Allen Adkins started out as a custom paint shop before evolving into collision repair.
    Shop Profiles

    Tennessee auto repair shop thrives under diversification

    Robert Bravender
    May 28, 2020
    The current incarnation of Browns Mill Auto Tech began when Jim Davis bought the old gas station back in 1971. Under his ownership he added crucial services like towing and diesel...
    Finance

    Gauging the changes of the retail customer

    Robert Bravender
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Historically, most wholesalers started out as retailers. Bennett Auto Supply was no exception. However, this Florida-based, family-operated chain of 24 stores with about a 60/...
    Finance

    Customers 'cruise' in to store's success

    Robert Bravender
    Jan. 1, 2020
    In a move to increase their visibility during the summer months, New York-based K-S Auto capitalized on the communal dynamism of the performance market four years ago by putting...