Ed Hitt

Service Manager

Education/Experience:
Platinum Full Service Garage 2014-Current
Avalanche Motors 2008-2014
Newcastle Motors (Service Manager) 2003-2008

Certifications / Awards:
ASE Certified
Air Conditioning Certified

Ed moved to Gillette in the 80’s however he considers Gillette his home and calls himself a native.  During his time away from work he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, working around his cabin, ATV’ing, and on many of the UW home games you can find him in Laramie using his Green Mountain Grill to tailgate.  He donates his time (and his grill) in the summers to compete in the Smokin’ on the Prairie Charity Cook Off.  Ed not only works on all makes and models of vehicles but he also repairs trailers, replaces windshields, RV and boat winterization/repair, and some fabrication.  If it has nuts and bolts Ed can fix it!

SEAN LEIHY

LEAD TECHNICIAN

Education/Experience:
11-year Ford technician who spent the past 4 ½ years with Thunder Basin Ford

Certifications / Awards:
2015 - 2018 Ford Senior Master Technician
Diesel engine repair and performance
Gas engine repair and performance
Steering and suspension
Climate control

Sean is also experienced installing Roush super chargers and exhaust systems. In his free time Sean enjoys camping, hiking, 4-wheeling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Gage Markve

Technician

Education/Experience:
Thunder Basin Ford

About Gage:
Gage Markve is the newest addition to Platinum Garage.  He grew up on a farm in the Gillette area and graduated from Campbell County High School.  If he's not working Gage can be found hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, or simply enjoying the view from his front porch.  Gage is very family oriented and spends every possible minute he can with his daughter.  While Gage's passion is diesel engines, he enjoys a challenge and is willing to work on whatever may come his way.   

Dylon Smith

Technician

Education/Experience:

K&K Auto Repair

About Dylon:

A Gillette Native, if you’re looking for someone to work on your import Dylon Smith is the technician you want!  Dylon joined the Platinum Garage Team after spending 5 years at K&K Auto Repair.  While Dylon is well versed in all makes and models, European vehicles are his specialty.

Married with a daughter; camping, fishing, hiking, and back packing in the Big Horn Mountains are a few of the things Dylon enjoys doing in his spare time.  When not at work he can be found at the gym power lifting.

Dylon also has extensive knowledge when it comes to installing stereos.  He has a passion for fabricating/customizing speaker boxes out of both wood and fiberglass.

Another skilled ASE Certified Technician, Dylon Smith is a great addition to the Platinum Garage Family!