10/02/2026
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: MEET THERESA!
At Christian Brothers Automotive Champions, we’re incredibly lucky to have Theresa on our team — and even more proud to celebrate a woman who has been breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry practically her entire life.
Automotive isn’t something Theresa simply decided to get into. She grew up in it.
As a child, Theresa was jokingly considered “the son her father never had.” Her dad was a mechanic who specialized in transmissions, and instead of watching from the sidelines, Theresa was right there beside him in the garage — learning, helping and getting her hands dirty.
Some of her favorite automotive memories are from those childhood days, helping her dad refurbish and remanufacture hard transmission parts right in their garage. Those experiences helped shape the woman — and automotive professional — she is today.
Theresa joined CBA Champions in August, and one of the most rewarding parts of her job is something that has nothing to do with the actual vehicle.
❤️ It’s the trust.
She loves building relationships with customers, earning their trust and seeing the happiness and relief they feel when their vehicle is repaired and they can confidently get back on the road.
And what makes Christian Brothers different from other places she’s worked?
The presence of the Word and seeing it displayed throughout the workplace.
To that, we say AMEN!
Outside of the shop, Theresa has an eye for all things beautiful. She loves antique shopping, thrifting, interior decorating and fashion styling — and here’s a fun fact: she’s even gone viral on social media!
She and her husband, Sylvester — who prefers to go by June — recently celebrated 20 years of marriage! For their 20th anniversary, June surprised Theresa with a pretty incredible gift: her dream car, a BMW 740i. Now THAT is an anniversary present!
Theresa is also a proud stepmom to a 24-year-old stepson who drives trucks for a living, and their family includes two very special rescues:
Marlon, her rescued pup affectionately known as the “Velcro Dog” because he’s always by her side.
Shade, an ornate box turtle they rescued from the street while at a lake house.
From working beside her dad in the garage as a little girl to building trust with customers at CBA Champions today, Theresa’s story is proof that there has always been a place for women in automotive — sometimes they just had to be brave enough to claim it.
We’re proud she chose to bring her experience, personality, faith and heart to Christian Brothers Automotive Champions.
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