Meet the Team

Tyler Casteel, Owner

Tyler started working for Garrett Tire and Auto Center in August 2003 and purchased the business in July 2014. Tyler is ASE Certified in Brakes, Steering&Suspension, Maintenance & Light Repair, and as a Service Consultant. He also holds numerous certifications from several tire manufactures. Tyler first started selling tires 30 years ago when he was 13 and worked in his grandfather's tire shop. When Tyler isn't at the shop, you can usually find him at the gym or watching his daughters play sports.

Chase Kendrick, Manager

Chase joined the Garrett Tire team in February 2017. Chase is ASE Certified in Maintenance & Light Repair and as a Service Consultant. He also hold several certifications from different tire manufactures. Previous to joining us, Chase worked at several different shops and also owned one himself. Chase handles most of the customer interactions and if you call, he is who you will most likely talk to. Chase spends his off time working on his cattle farm and fixing his farm equipment.

Jorge Ordonez, Technician

Jorge started with Garrett Tire in June 2009 after completing his Automotive Service Technology degree at NTI. Jorge is considered one of the best mechanics to ever graduate from the NTI program by his instructors. Jorge is ASE Certified in Steering & Suspension and Brakes. Jorge can handle about any automotive issue and specialized in Driveablilty and Diagnostics. When he isn't working, Jorge enjoys hunting and fishing.

Jacob Robertson, Technician

Jacobs is the youngest of our technicians and joined us in March 2017. Jacob is ASE Certified in Brakes. Jacob has worked at several jobs with Chase. Jacob can do any work we give him, including the repairs that no one else wants to do like pulling dashes or replacing window regulators. Jacob specialized in Electrical Diagnostics, but can also do heavy mechanical work. You can catch Jacob racing his RC cars after work and sometimes during lunch.

Jeff Taylor, Technician

Jeff is our newest employee and partnered with us in October 2017. Jeff chose us after the local shop he was working for closed. Just about every shop around wanted him as he is widely considered the best Front-End and Alignment tech in NW Arkansas. Jeff specializes in Steering/Suspension and Alignments. Jeff also installs all of the lift kits we sell. When Jeff isn't working, he likes to play video games and work on expanding his gun collection.