2025 Tech Showdown Recognizes Maintenance Excellence
Penske’s top techs and customer service representatives (CSRs) from across the U.S. and Canada went head-to-head in Mooresville, North Carolina, at the 2025 National Tech Showdown.
The National Tech Showdown celebrates the skill, speed, and expertise of Penske’s frontline maintenance team with 44 finalists competing after eight weeks of local and regional challenges.
This year’s milestones:
- First time female techs reached the finals
- Seven past finalists returned
- Largest prize pool in event history
The format:
Two tracks tested bumper-to-bumper knowledge:
- Tech Pro: for Tech I and Tech II associates
- Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plus: Tech III and CSR associates
On June 12, all finalists completed a 25-minute online exam, and a one-hour, hands-on assessment focused on real-world performance.
“The Tech Showdown is a reflection of the discipline and expertise our maintenance teams bring to work every day,” said Art Vallely, president of Penske Truck Leasing. “It’s an opportunity to recognize the precision and focus that keep our customers moving and our operations strong. They are the best in the business!”
Top 2025 Finishers:
Tech Pro
- Conner Fletcher | Tech I - Memphis, TN
- Brian Reynolds | Tech I - Parkersburg, WV
- Todd Wilcox | Tech I - Mobile, AL
PM Plus
- Erick Mckenzie | Tech II - Garland, TX
- Dhruv Rana | Tech III - Kearny, NJ
- Cody Allen | Tech II - Kansas City, MO
Penske’s commitment to technician training and growth spans more than 11,500 maintenance associates across North America.
“This competition is built to reflect the grit, pressure and real-world challenges our teams face,” said Holly Gerke, vice president of maintenance development and technical training. “These finalists have trained, adapted and executed with accuracy. It shows the strength of their preparation and the value of continued learning across our organization.”
Ryan Sutherland, a Penske technician 1 from Madison, Wisconsin, competes in the 2019 Penske Tech Showdown finals.
From left: Gregg Mangione, senior vice president of maintenance; Brenden Waggy, third place; Stanley Lindler, second place; David Sledziewski, first place; Dan Ferrer, fourth place; Mark Parisotto, fifth place; Art Vallely, president