Our Team

Founder

Hi, I’m Stu Boyd, Co-Founder, with my wife, of Boyd Automotive & Tire Since 2002. My parents tell me I’ve been in the repair business since I was about 3 years old, always trying to fix things (although mostly just taking things apart, in the early years :). Once out of high school, I managed to secure an apprenticeship at a St Catharines Ford dealership. I stayed there over 17 years and worked my way up to become their lead diagnostic technician.

In 2002 we were bitten by the Entrepreneur bug and in October 2002 I quit a perfectly good job and Boyd Automotive Inc. was born.

Happily married to Theresa (Terri) since 1992 we have 3 amazing kids: Megan, Josh, and Rachel and now they have wonderful spouses of their own and the grand children have begun (so much fun)! Keeping up with my family is my main hobby and we are actively involved in our church. I do enjoy working with anything mechanical, as well as bikes, classic cars or restoring old equipment. Family camping and traveling are the way we spend most of our vacation time.

Owner

I’m Terri Boyd and co-owner of Boyd Automotive & Tire with Stu, who I have been married to for over 20 years. My background is in nutrition and food service management. I worked at the St. Catharines General Hospital until our children came along. I was fortunate enough to be able to stay home with our children and now that they are older, I do the bookkeeping for the business and keep Stu in line. I love to bake, camp, and go geo-caching!

In 2002 we succumbed to the desire to operate our own repair facility and in October of that same year, Boyd Automotive was born. Here we are, many years later, and now Boyd Automotive & Tire is a well–respected repair facility in the Niagara region.

Owner

My name is Mike Brownlee, and I joined Boyd Automotive in January 2019 as an owner with Stu and Terri. I was previously working as the General Service Manager for Performance Lexus Toyota for the past 24 years. I graduated from Georgian College in automotive, and I also have training from Disney Institute in customers for life. I have loved being able to give family, friends and customers a quality and personalized experience, and look forward to doing so here at Boyd Automotive.

I am married to a wonderful lady named Deborah. I love spending time with my family, and going for walks with my golden doodle Kayla. We enjoy attending church together, and have been attending Wainfleet BIC church for over 20 years now.

Automotive Technician

I’m Alan McIlroy. I started here at Boyd Automotive in 2007, first as a co-op student and then was hired as an apprentice technician. I completed my apprenticeship and became a licensed Interprovincial Automotive Service Technician. In November 2012, I made the move to Service Coordinator and now currently hold the position of Automotive Technician.

I was raised just outside of a small town called Normandale along the northern shore of Lake Erie. I’m happily married to my wife Cheryl. We purchased our first house in 2012 and have enjoyed making it our home.

My wife and I are involved with our church and really enjoy helping lead the youth program. I enjoy the great outdoors, as well as various forms of technology, particularly computers. I have always had an interest in art, but one of Cheryl and my favorite things to do is entertain friends and family around the dinner table.

Automotive Technician

I was born and raised in Pelham, ON., I attended E.L. Crossley Secondary School and graduated with honours in 2008.  After high school I went on to Niagara College where I took the Automotive Service Technician course for 2 years and graduated in 2010 with scholar (Red Seal-interprovincial).

If I’m not working under a vehicle you’ll find me fishing or raising race horses and working on our family farm in Fenwick!

I have been working at Boyd Automotive since May 2015- my specialty is not being afraid of a challenging job and I will dive into any repair.

Automotive Technician

My name is Rob Thomson and I have been an Automotive Technician for over 20 years.

I’m married to my wife Lynda and have two children, Cameron and Makenna. Both are very active in sports and we keep busy year-round with baseball, hockey, and Ringette. In the winter we build a large outdoor ice rink and spend a lot of time out there with family and friends. In the summer you’ll often find us out dirt biking and camping.

Service Administrator

Hello, I am Nancy Chiaramonte and I have been with Boyd Automotive since 2016. I have many years experience in the service industry, and it is what I love to do. Working at Boyd Automotive has been a very enjoyable and satisfying experience to add to my resume of a variety of automotive makes and models of vehicles that I have had the pleasure to deal with as an advisor.

I grew up in a small town called Wellandport , but have spent my adult life living in Niagara Falls with my husband Joe. If I am not at work, I am spending time with my daughter, Tara and a grandson Chase. He is very active in soccer, both summer and winter, and he is the center of our world.

Past Facility Manager – R.I.P. May 2023 🙁

Bruno had been here since opening day and even before – helping us get our shop cleaned up and painted and ready for BOYD AUTOMOTIVE INC to open its doors back in October 2002! Then, for almost 20 years he’d show up here long before most people were even out of bed, every morning, 6 days a week -cleaning up our shop and customer waiting area and so much more, getting us ready to go for another day!

We are so thankful to have had him for a friend and for his incredible generosity with his time and energy and his wonderful sense of humour!

Thank you, Bruno!! You are missed!!!

Automotive Technician

Hi, my name is Marcus Mulder. I grew up outside of Norwich Ontario, on my family’s farm. I moved to Niagara in late 2014 before my wife and I go married in mid 2015. I started working at Grimsby Hyundai and completed my apprenticeship there in early 2018, when I attained my Red Seal Inter-Provincial Automotive Service Technician Certificate. I started working at Boyd Automotive in August of 2019. When not at work, my wife and I are usually helping out at our church or just hanging out and enjoying each other’s company.

Automotive Technician Apprentice

Hi, my name is Jack Yarnell, and I’ve been an apprentice here at Boyd Automotive since I graduated high school in 2020. I’ve always enjoyed working on cars and I’ve always had a love for classic and custom vehicles. Since I was little, I have always enjoyed learning new things about old cars and how to fix them, or any car, really. In high school, I bought a 1989 Firebird, which I am planning on customizing and restoring. When I’m not fixing cars, you can probably find me with friends and my dog Shelby, spending time outdoors. I’ve always had a passion for learning anything and everything about cars, and I’m excited to be able to use the skills I learn at Boyd Auto to help me in my future career.

Service Advisor

My name is Beth Rothwell and I have been a Service Advisor at Boyd Automotive since 2019. I previously worked as a Church Administrator and Youth Director which I loved doing, but needed a change in pace. I love working alongside my coworkers and interacting with customers every day. It is truly like a family here, and we have created a great work atmosphere that can be seen and felt in everything we do.

I live in St. Catharines with my two teenage children and our English Mastiff, Pearl. When I’m not at work, I enjoy drawing and painting, hiking and hanging out with my kids.

Automotive Technician Apprentice

I am Riley McCafferty, born and raised in St. Catharines. I graduated high school in 2020 and took the Motive Power Program at Niagara College. While in the program, I began working in the automotive field as a lube and tire technician. In September 2022, I began working at Boyd Automotive as an apprentice technician shortly after graduating from the Niagara College program I am now working full time on completing my apprenticeship.

When the weather is nice, I like to be out on the road on my Harley Davidson, but I also enjoy watching sports, playing guitar, and researching how all kinds of mechanical and electrical systems work.

Service Advisor

Good day, my name is Dave Heidebrecht and I started in the auto industry around the year 2000. First as a parts driver for Honda then entered the world of parts advising for the next 7 years. I proceeded into the service side of the business at Performance BMW for 15 years where I worked as the Service Manager for the last 10.

I enjoy spending time with my awesome family traveling, dining, and laughing. I’m blessed to have married my high school sweetheart Sharon since 2001. We have 2 boys, Dylan and Karter plus our crazy cats, Shelby and Zach and our goofy Goldendoodle, Lenny.

2024 brings a new chapter as service advisor at Boyd Auto.

Automotive Technician Apprentice

Service & Parts Advisor

Hi, my name is Jacob Mamo and I joined on the Boyd Auto Repair team in spring of 2024 as a Service & Parts advisor. Previously I work at a local garage door company as an installer/technician. One of my favourite parts about that job was the interpersonal interactions and the chance to meet new customers on a daily basis. This is something I really love about being in the Boyd family, connecting with customers, and making sure we take care of them in the way that fits their needs. I firmly believe this is the workplace for me, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds. When I’m not at work, I enjoy working on my own cars and installing sound systems, as well as making time to spend with my Family and Friends!