4900 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
Over thirty years ago, Walter Kennedy partnered with a local charity, opening a dealership and repair facility in Hilliard which focused on providing reliable vehicles to those in need.
Our History
Our History
Walt & Cherise Kennedy
Our Team
Our Team
McKenzie Collinsworth
Administrative Assistant
McKenzie Collinsworth
Administrative Assistant
McKenzie joined our team looking for a change of pace and career coming from a very large distribution warehouse working in clerical operations. She hit the ground running and has been a great asset. She is a multitasker who keeps busy, always lending a hand wherever needed. She loves to travel. She does volunteer work to bring a positive impact on others. She is a dog mom to Welven. McKenzie is very close with her niece and 3 nephews. She came from a large family, so she gets us! You'll find that McKenzie is very organized and friendly!
Sarah Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy
Off-Site Consultant
Sarah is our ASE-certified off-site consultant and has been a part of AEI since 2002. For years, Sarah was an award-winning contributing writer for MOTOR Magazine. Now, she's the Editor-in-Chief for an automotive news site. She's nationally known and has helped shop owners all over the country. She and her husband, Drew, have two children.
Robert Eicher
Robert Eicher
Automotive Technician
Robert has over a decade of automotive experience. He spent years as an inspection and repair specialist at an auto auction, so his knowledge of cars is expansive! Robert and his wife, Jennie, love spending time in their favorite restaurant...their kitchen! They frequently use their grill and smoker and find interesting new recipes to try. The foodie couple also have a dog, Drax. Robert also enjoys woodworking and home improvement projects.
Nate Valentino
Nate Valentino
Automotive Technician
Nate attended Tolles his Junior and Senior year of high school. Like many new technicians, Nate started as an oil and lube tech. He made his way to Auto Emporium and has been expanding his career learning more each day. He loves late-model Acuras and import cars. Nate enjoys Marvel comics and movies, Star Wars, and video games. He has a passion for cars and motorcycles and has a cat named Squanchy.
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
Automotive Technician
Jason has been in the automotive industry for over ten years. He enjoys vehicle braking systems and, through his love of building models, is the perfect person to reassemble vehicles in our collision department. Jason also spends some of his free time gaming (both computer and tabletop). Jason enjoys working in his leather workshop. He is a big kid at heart loving his Anime characters and shows.
Auto Emporium Inc. is now one of the most trusted and respected auto repair facilities in Central Ohio!
Family owned and operated, we strive to provide prompt, reliable and above all honest service to our clients. We understand the frustration that comes with unexpected and complicated vehicle repair and do our best to serve our clients in a warm and transparent manner.
Matt is our service advisor. His background began as a chef but his passsion for cars brought him to Auto Emporium. Like everyone at Auto Emporium, he's a car nut. His knowledge of detailing and body work are a true asset. He especially loves his Jeep. Outside of work, Matt is a family man with a wife and two sons. Together, they enjoy staying busy attending auto shows, football games, musicals (as his wife is a music teacher), and exploring the outdoors on their bikes.
Matt McLaughlin
Service Advisor
Joe Hill
Shop Foreman
As our shop foreman, Joe oversees and helps train the other technicians. Joe has 34 years of experience in the automotive industry. Outside of work, Joe has a multitude of interests including astrophotography, rebuilding engines and reading. Joe also enjoys playing guitar and watching classic films with his two sons.
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