Meet Our Team

Although I have been a part of this business my entire life, ownership was passed down to me by my father in 2017. As a high school graduate and certified fabrication & welder, previously employed by NASCAR, this is truly where I am meant to be. So far, my biggest accomplishment is purchasing the new facility as the first step in the right direction to making my dreams a reality. I manage each employee throughout day to day tasks, while making myself readily accessible to help anyone in the shop, but most importantly the customers. Ultimately, my favorite thing about my job is the variety of vehicles we encounter, resulting in satisfied customers.

“Passion meets perfection”

As a father of three and the creator of this business back in 1976, I have quite a bit to be proud of. I have always had a passion for fixing cars, but it wasn’t until I returned to Littleton, NC from the Army 82nd Airborne, that I started what is now known as Buddy Isles Tire and Automotive.

Throughout the years, each of my kids have played a role in the shop, but it is my son that is carrying it from this point forward. This 55,000 sq ft facility is going to be his legacy and I can’t wait to see what all he is able to accomplish with it in his future! That alone is among the most rewarding aspects of my lifelong dedication to this journey. I hope that someday, my daughters may also decide to join him in carrying out our family business.

“We do it all”

After spending more than four years in the medical field, and several more as a full time superhero mom, I brought my customer service skills and go getter attitude to Buddy Isles. I have been blessed to meet new faces and connect with some truly amazing customers.

Every day brings something different, and no two car repairs are ever alike. Knowing our customers and their vehicles are in great hands makes my work feel even more rewarding. I am a proud mom of four daughters, a dog mom to two German Shepherds, and originally from Virginia, although North Carolina feels like home now. I am grateful to be part of a family owned business that believes in real connection, and I am excited to grow right alongside it.

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”

I’ve been around cars and trucks for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Virginia, the shop was my second home, and at just 10 years old I turned my first wrench and have been hooked ever since. This shop is not only impressively clean and loaded with top-tier equipment but the people here quickly become more than coworkers.

There is nothing better than seeing a satisfied customer at the end of the day. When I am not under the hood you will find me grilling in the backyard with my wife Darlene and our son AJ. Family, passion, and hard work drive everything I do, and I am excited to keep your vehicles safe and the journey rolling.

"If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life."

Mike has built his life around hard work, loyalty, and a love for everything from engines to German Shepherds. When he’s not at Buddy Isles Tire & Automotive, he’s at home breeding shepherds and spending time with his wife Leah and their two sons.

Both he and Leah served as Marines, and their son now proudly carries that tradition forward as a fifth-generation Marine. Mike thrives at Buddy Isles because no day is the same, and he gets to work on just about anything that rolls or floats, whether it’s a car, a boat, or an RV. It’s the kind of honest, hands-on work that keeps him motivated and ready for whatever comes next.

“Always Faithful.” - Semper Fi

I have grown up around a garage my whole life, learning from my dad and working on my own vehicles along the way, always enjoying the challenge of tackling something new. Before joining the Buddy Isles team, I worked in machinery, maintaining computer systems and performing upkeep on heavy-duty equipment.

Now I love getting hands-on with the different components of every vehicle, regardless of year, make, or model, while building great relationships with my coworkers. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my dad. I am excited to meet new people and explore the area.

“It doesn’t matter what you drive. They all fall apart one day.”

I studied Surgical Technology at Erwin Technical College in Tampa, Florida, and began working in the automotive industry in 2023. Since joining Buddy Isles Tire and Automotive, I have taken pride in helping customers understand their vehicles, from diagnostics to repair options, and in consistently improving performance metrics while ensuring satisfaction.

I bring strong customer service skills and a drive to always give my best. What I love most about Buddy Isles Collision is the family atmosphere. From day one I felt like part of the team, and that sense of belonging motivates me to grow and build here.

“Ohana means family, and family means nobody is left behind or forgotten!”

Sam Allen brings over 20 years of experience to the team. Originally from Redlands, California, he began his painting career in a Fender Guitar Shop before moving into the aerospace industry, where he painted Falcon 9 rockets and Google Earth satellites, and later transitioned to painting military helicopters, including Chinooks, Apaches, and Black Hawks.

Everything he does is for his two kids, Allison and Mason, and outside of work he enjoys taking them out on the motocross track where they all ride together!

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

Mary never expected to end up in the automotive world, but it found her in all the right ways. As our Promotion Specialist, she discovered a passion for helping people find exactly what they need, and with her friendly personality and natural talent for connecting with others, she likes to joke that she could sell ice to an Eskimo.

Away from work, Mary enjoys home life with her husband Trevor, their dog Tank, and the niece and nephew she adores. She cares deeply about her community and loves cooking, hosting family and friends, and creating lasting memories around the table with good food and good company.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

After 20 years running my own auto parts business, I joined B&M, bringing a lifetime of experience to the team. As a longtime member of the Littleton community, I enjoy the daily challenges of the parts business and the opportunity to share my knowledge with coworkers.

The teamwork here is unmatched, and I value the strong relationships I build with customers while helping them find exactly what they need. Outside of work, I spend time with my wife Pattie, my two sons, three stepdaughters, and seven grandkids, keeping life busy and never dull.

"Getting the right answer is only possible when you have asked the right question"