Owner

Ross
Shelton

Ross grew up in the shop, learning from his dad, Steve. He followed Steve’s footsteps into the Marine Corps and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom II.

When he came home, he decided he wanted to continue being like Steve and work in the shop. Now the shop is Ross’s and he has expanded it to an 11 bay operation.

In his spare time, Ross likes to explore everything Colorado has to offer. He is an avid mountain biker and camper and likes sharing these activities with his three kids.

Shop Manager

Doc
Jones

Aaron “Doc” Jones has been working on cars since he bought his first car and realized he couldn’t afford to pay someone else to fix it for him. His dad bought him a set of tools and he has been tinkering on cars ever since. A native Coloradan, Doc enjoys backpacking, camping, and all the other things Coloradans like to do.

Doc says that fixing cars is not just his job, it’s also his hobby. And since he’s an emissions diagnosis test expert, Doc can figure out exactly what your car needs to get cleaner emissions test results.

Service Advisor

Matt
Walton

Matt Walton has extensive experience as a Service Advisor. He spent seven years at a Honda dealership as a Platinum Service Advisor and thirteen years at a body shop as a service estimator.

In his spare time, he enjoys drag racing and travel.

Technician

Chris
Moore

Chris Moore has been working on cars since 2002. He also modifies Hondas and races them at the Bandimere Speedway.

Chris has 3rd and 4th place trophies for ET (reaction time) racing.

Technician

Joe
Risavi

Joe has been working on cars since 1996. He especially loves Toyotas so Japanese Auto Service is a perfect fit.

When he’s not here in the shop, Joe likes to spend time in the outdoors with his family – camping, snowboarding, and four-wheeling.

Technician

Vince
Melorango

Vince Melorango has been working on cars since 1986.

He likes camping and fishing.

Vince has three (3) cats.

Technician

Donavan
Grant

Donavan has been working on cars since he was 18 years old.

He loves to see live music, especially rock and metal shows.

Donavan lives with his girlfriend, two varieties of dachsund, and a cat.

Technician

Anthony
Vargas

Anthony Vargas has been working on cars since he was 21 and has been with us since 2024.

He is also a former high school and college wrestler. He coaches in his off time (and also sometimes at the shop).

wrestling at Japanese Auto Service, Wheat Ridge

Technician

JT
Watson

JT attended the Warren Tech Automotive Technician program. He placed 1st in the Warren Tech Automotive Competition and 6th in the State Skills USA competition. He is certified as a Master Technician by ASE.

Cars and trucks are his life – he loves buying, selling, and fixing cars.

He also enjoys sports, the outdoors, and music.

Apprentice Technician

Beneth
Alvarado

Beneth likes to work on cars and play the piano. But he really loves racing GoCarts.

We like Beneth a lot. It doesn’t hurt that his mom sometimes makes lunch for us and it’s delicious.

Accountant

Jessica

Jessica has been in the accounting/bookkeeping field since 2005. Jessica grew up in Arvada where she attended Pomona High School. While at Pomona she was an All-Conference golfer (4 years) and named “Women’s Athlete of the Year” her senior year. Jessica earned her Associates Degree in Construction Management and is a Colorado Notary Public.

In her spare time (what’s that?), Jessica enjoys gardening, golfing, fishing etc. Most of all she loves spending time with her family and being Mom to her son!

The Crew

ASE Certified Technicians

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Our Experts

We truly believe that each employee contributes to the succcess and growth of Japanese Auto Service.

Our technicians are all certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence which was established in 1972 as a non-profit organization to help improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians and parts specialists.