Our Story
Established in 1993 by Tim Curran, a seasoned collision repair technician and trainer turned equipment distributor, we’ve grown into an award-winning collision equipment wholesaler serving the entire southwestern USA.
With a strong commitment to 100% customer satisfaction, we provide expert sales consultation, shop design, equipment service, and certified training in our regional campuses.
Trust us to elevate your collision repair business, as we’ve proudly been a top Car-O-Liner North America distributor since 1993.
Leadership Team
Tim Curran
Co-Owner & CEO
Car-O-Liner Southwest Company was established on February 1, 1993, when Tim Curran became an exclusive distributor for Car-O-Liner North America after having a solid career as a professional collision repair technician and trainer. Over the years, Tim has assembled an award-winning team spanning the entire southwestern USA with remote locations and distribution outlets throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and western Tennessee.
Jason Stinnett
Warehouse Manager
Jason joined the Car-O-Liner Team in 2016, coordinating benchrack installations, overseeing inventory control and shipping/logistics.
He works well with the service and sales teams by providing knowledge on repairs, parts breakdowns and helping with customer needs.
Jason enjoys his role and adheres to the company philosophy of taking care of the customer’s needs first.
Jim Karol & Nick Feinman
Co-Owners
Jim & Nick partnered with Tim and the Car-O-Liner Southwest team in 2023, bringing 20+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting and business advisory where they developed skills in business analytics, management and new business development. They maintain active roles in Car-O-Liner Southwest, helping to spearhead growth and operations initiatives
Sub Distributors
Dylan Alven
Sales Consultant
Dylan values his role at Car-O-Liner for the opportunity it provides to cultivate meaningful relationships with shop owners and technicians, turning business acquaintances into genuine friends across various cities. He takes pleasure in helping them elevate their businesses. In his free time, Dylan enjoys activities like fishing, hunting, golfing, and supporting his beloved Saints team on Sundays, reflecting his multifaceted approach to life that combines professional growth with his passionate hobbies.
Barry Addison
Sales Consultant
Barry has been with Car-O-Liner for over 25 years covering Louisiana, Houston, and Southern Mississippi. He has an affinity for good seafood, loves watching the Saints, and spending time with his family.
Ryan Harthcock
Sales Consultant
Ryan joined our team as a service technician in the Houston market, and quickly began conducting live training events across the territory before becoming our sales rep in the San Antonio region. He enjoys pickleball, and raising his three children with his beautiful wife.
Geoff Constantine
Sales Consultant
Since 2018, Geoff has been a vital part of our team as a lead service technician, and trainer before becoming our sales rep for Oklahoma and NW Arkansas. You might find him on the weekends riding his Harley on some backroads.
Kyle Hollingshead
Sales Consultant
Kyle has been with our team for 20+ years serving the central Texas market as well as Houston. His experience with the product combined with his laid back approach resonates with everyone he meets. He is a proud dad, and devoted husband who enjoys a good steak in the company of good friends.
Kayla Hughes
Sales Consultant
Kayla has lived and breathed Car-O-Liner products for most of her life. She has worked every position in the company and has excelled as a member of our sales team covering North East Texas, and parts of Northern Louisiana. She is a passionate animal lover who has her own little farm where she raises her three children with her husband.
Bob Hefty
Sales Consultant
Bob has been with our team for many years serving New Mexico, and portions of far west Texas. A true outdoorsman, he enjoys camping and fishing with his wife and their two dogs.
Cody Graves
Sales Consultant
Cody is covering Fort Worth and West Texas. He has been involved in automotive equipment for most of his life, building relationships with shop owners and technicians alike. He can be found playing golf, hunting, fishing, or spending time with his young family.
Service and Operations Team
Briana Curran
Service and Training Coordinator
Briana, introduced to the collision repair industry upon joining Car-O-Liner Southwest in 2016, has gained a wealth of knowledge and takes great pleasure in assisting customers, particularly with measuring solutions. Beyond work, she cherishes moments spent with her family and indulges her creativity using her Cricut cutting machine.
Billy Bonck
Service and Training Technician
Billy takes great pride in his role, collaborating enthusiastically with customers and partners to ensure equipment functions optimally, from routine maintenance to complex repairs. He also enjoys sharing his knowledge with body technicians, guiding them in the proper and safe use of products. Beyond his professional life, Billy cherishes quality time with family and friends, marked by laughter and playful games, and he invests his leisure hours in a classic “Four Eyed” Mustang project car, reflecting his well-rounded approach to life and his value in any endeavor he pursues.
Joshua Bollers
Computer and Measuring Support
Joshua finds immense fulfillment in his job, relishing the opportunity to remotely resolve customer computer issues and ensure their measuring systems run smoothly. He looks forward to collaborating with his team every day. Beyond work, Joshua maintains a well-rounded lifestyle, enjoying activities such as running, playing flag football with friends, and creating videos, which allows him to strike a balance between his love for technology and outdoor pursuits
Jimmy Combs
Service and Training Technician
Based in the DFW area, Jimmy is our main trainer and lead service technician. With a 26 year career working as a body repair technician, Jimmy has extensive experience using every Car-O-Liner product.
“I have a passion for anything automotive; from the McLaren I am rebuilding, to my Harley that I continue to add to, and the 1980 Camaro that I have been trying to set a world land speed record with for 17 years. Luckily, my beautiful wife and best friend, Stephanie, share that common interest in hot rods. You could, very easily, run into me at any given shop, or meet us both at a car show or swap meet. We can talk hot rods and Harleys all day long.”
Martin Salazar
Service and Training Technician
Martin has been one of our busiest trainers covering a very large territory of Texas. He can be seen anywhere from Houston to San Antonio, and as far west as El Paso. His knowledge of the Car-O-Liner products has made him a customer favorite and he is often requested for training sessions or service calls.
His time revolves around water sports and he is proud of his jet skis, boat, and lake house where he can unwind and soak up the Texas sky.
Richard Ruiz
Service and Training Technician
Richard covers the San Antonio region but is often assisting in the valley, as well as Houston and Austin. He was a body technician for 14 years in the body shop industry. Richard has been married for 11 years and he has 5 kids – 4 girls and 1 boy. His little son, Richard Jr., calls him “Honey,” instead of “Dad.”
His hobbies include car shows and photography.
Chris Terry
Service Technician
Chris serves our customers in North Texas as one of two service technicians. He enjoys playing the piano, spending time with his daughter, and reading history books. You might find him on the weekend at a classic car show or BBQ cook off.
Bradley Patton
Service and Training Technician
Bradley serves our customers in Oklahoma and Arkansas. “In my free time I enjoy exploring new hobbies, spending time with the family, and learning new skills. I enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures and cuisines.”
Patrick Giles
Service and Training Technician
Patrick is a seasoned body technician based in the Houston Market. With extensive experience using our products and mentoring fellow technicians on the measuring system, he’s a valuable asset to our team. His lifelong love for cars, which began at the age of 8, fuels his passion for his work.