Meet the Team
FM 1960 Location Staff
Tommy Ripley
Owner / Operator
I grew up in the family business, so I spent my summers installing mufflers, then brakes along with cashiering, etc... After college graduation, I spent 5 years in the home building business before returning to Ripley's Muffler & Brakes in 1996. I have been married to Colene Ripley for 25 plus years. We have four children. Rodney, Marcus, Lincoln and Luke. I've been VERY involved in Community activities over these past 22 years.
Julio
Shop Foreman
Julio has worked with Ripleys since 1991. Excels in customer service. He’s married with two sons.
Rodney Parker
Shop & Sales Manager
Rodney Knowledgeable, Fair and to the point. He’s been part of Ripleys since 2001 ... he’s married ... 5- daughters and countless grand children.
Stephanie Smith
Bookkeeper
Stephanie greets you with a smile... can do it all... she’s been a part of Ripleys since 2008. Married with 4 children and lots of grand babies.
Coatney Bryant
Exhaust Technician
Coatney a very talented and conscientious mechanic. He’s been a part of Ripleys since 2000. He’s the proud father of 6 children.
Ivan Sanchez
Master Technician
Ivan is a master tech that can work no-stop. He’s married with children and joined the Ripleys team in 2018.
Anthony Jones II
Technician
Anthony Jones came to us as a student at UTI and is becoming quite a talented technician. He joined our team full-time in 2019.
Carlos Muñoz
Automotive Technician
Carlos Munoz is a diagnosis guru. He joined Ripleys 2011. He’s married with four beautiful daughters.
Alex Robledo
Exhaust Technician
Alex is a very talented Exhaust Technician that focuses on Quality. He’s married... and Joined us in 2019.
Rayford Rd. in The Woodlands Staff
David Ripley
Owner/Operator
David began working in the Family business at the age of 13. After spending a few years working in sales after graduating from Texas A&M ( Whoop !)... he returned to Ripleys In 1998 and manages the Rayford location. David is married with three amazing children.
Larry Pavon
Lead Technician
Larry's been with Ripleys since 2000. Larry is our go-to guy for any and all auto repairs. He’s an automotive genius. Married with one son.
Charles Miller
Exhaust Technician
Charles Miller is a Talented exhaust technician who takes EXTREME pride in his work. He joined Ripleys in 2009
Jose Gomez
Technician
Jose certified technician with over 25 years experience. Joined Ripleys in 2019. He’s married with two children.
Mark Orsack
Service Advisor
Mark Orsack joined Ripleys in 2020. Mark comes to us with lots of experience and expertise. He’s got an amazing following.
Kevin Semple
Master Technician
35 + years fixing cars right
He is the proud father of two energetic, athletic boys.
Brendon "Bert" Bertrand
UTI Student
Working to become a technician.