About Us

Olympia Autobody was founded in 1978 by Rich & Linda Turner.

The Turners brought in the best team members they could find, and strove to make sure they were well cared for and in the best environment possible.

Today Olympia Auto Body provides auto paint and auto body repair services for over 1000 vehicles a year. They have become a trusted and established one-stop auto repair shop in the area, and attract customers from as far North as Everett and as far South as Portland, Oregon.

Olympia Auto Body's popularity in the South Sound area reflects their quality, efficiency, reliability, and friendly approach.

The Team

Rich & Linda Turner, Owners Respected business owners in Washington's capital, Rich & Linda founded OAB in 1978 upon realizing they didn't want to work for anybody. They are devoted parents, and have over 16 years fast pitch coaching experience.
Joel Steever, Manager Joel was raised by hippies in the wilds of Eastern Washington. He fled to Olympia in 1993. Joel quickly worked his way up in the ranks at OAB due to his technical savvy, reliability, and organizational drive. Joel spends his time hiding the fact he's a geek. He golfs, wakeboards, moonlights at the local yacht dealer, and enjoys cocktails with the neighbors. Happily childfree, Joel is the doting owner of Schatzi, a miniature Daschund.	Tim Chavira , Head Painter Originally from Oxnard California, Tim relocated to Olympia in 1982 and started at Olympia Autobody shortly thereafter. Tim has been painting cars and such his entire life. He also enjoys building and showing rat rods, custom fabrication, quad riding, and spending time with his family.
Matt Dudley, Estimator Originally from Corvallis Oregon, Matt graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Business Administration.  Matt moved to Washington in 2005, and was previously an auto adjuster with a major insurance company.  Matt has been a Pac-12 Conference Football Chain Crew Official for the Oregon State Beavers home football games over the past 25 years. His hobbies include spending time with friends & family, hunting, biking and enjoying the outdoors.	John "Guido" Giordano, Body Tech Over thirty years in the industry, before moving to Olympia five years ago, John had his own shop in New Jersey, where he is originally from. Guido's hobbies are very family focused, as he spends his evenings and weekends with his two daughters, wife, and Shih Tzu.
Mike "Rudy" Julsrud, Autobody Tech Originally from Ellensberg, Mike has been doing bodywork for over 30 years. Hobbies include riding quads, desert truck racing, off road events, jeeps and general back-woods style drivin'. Mike has been with OAB since October 2006.	Reid Julsrud, Bodyman Apprentice Originally from Mike Julsrud. Reid has always had an interest in vehicles, racing and off-roading with dad. Reid attended Centrailia Community college and NMVSC's auto shop and body shop programs. Hobbies include working on cars and the typical 20yr old shenanigans.
Roger Krumpols, Estimator, Dispatch Formerly a body tech, RK has been in the industry since 1985, and at OAB since October of 2001 - post roofing and lumberjacking days. Born and raised in Shelton, he coaches little league, girls fast pitch, and plays golf when he gets a chance.	Jim McAllister, Body Tech Born and raised in Olympia, Jim has been fixing cars since the Edsel. Jim came to Olympia AutoBody in December of 1998. Jim is an avid fisherman, and teaches classes on fly tying. Jim also enjoys photography, carpentry, gardening, and custom metal fabrication.
Lance Noble, Body Tech Born and raised in olympia, Lance has been with OAB since late 2004 (the second time). He previously did insulation and fire-caulking. Hobbies are: riding quads at the dunes, home improvements (in the process of building a new shop), boating, camping, 4 wheeling, and spending time with the wife and daughter.	Kurtis "Jose" Palermo, Valet & Lot Attendant Kurtis has always lived in Olympia, he came to OAB in May of 2007. Previous to his employment in the automotive industry, Kurtis was a holiday photographer, Easter Bunny, and Santa's elf.
Tracy Short, Body Tech Tracy has over 35 yrs in the auto business. He's been with OAB off and on since the late eighties. An Olympia native, Tracy enjoys coaching Girl’s fastpitch, boating, camping, and Choppering with the wife. Tracy is the President of the South Puget Sound Youth Softball Association.	Andrew Wattenberg, Paint Prep/Assistant Another Olympia native, attended WyoTech college, and also New Market, and has been painting about eight years. On Andy’s weekends you’ll often see him cruising around town in a custom car or lowered hooptie. Andy has been with OAB since September of 2008.
John Yarnell, Painter Originally from San Diego, John moved to Olympia in 1972. John has been painting all of his career. His free time is spent riding Gold Wing motorcycles with the wife, hunting big game with his brother, and working on classic cars – 1940 Cadillac LaSalle, and a 1929 Model A. John has been at OAB since October of 2006.	Lola Turner, Supervisor A lifetime resident of Olympia, Lola's background is in textile durability testing. At OAB Lola serves as customer relations, greeter, food waste disposal, and human resources. People often come to her to get problems off their minds. In her free time she enjoys jogging and trying new foods.

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