Toronto, Ontario -- This week’s 30 Under 40 nominees are redefining what leadership looks like in collision repair. They bring a mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking and mentorship, helping their teams and peers grow along with them. Meet Mike Cherneta, Colin Bailey, Jean‑Luc Rouleau and Kyle Payne.
Mike Cherneta — CARSTAR
For Mike Cherneta, collision repair isn’t just a career — it’s a calling rooted in community. He began in the detail bay, and today co-owns multiple CARSTAR and Uniglass locations while driving a “people-first” repair model that values trust and transparency…read more.
Colin Bailey — Excellence Auto Collision
At Excellence Auto Collision, Colin Bailey is a technician who still volunteers with Skills Canada and mentors younger techs entering the trade. He believes a key barrier to recruiting is perception and works to show how complex, rewarding the collision repair field really is…read more.
Jean‑Luc Rouleau — CARSTAR
Born into the business as a fourth-generation repair professional, Jean-Luc Rouleau carries forward family legacy while operating multiple CARSTAR locations and launching a training centre in co-operation with local colleges…read more.
Kyle Payne — Simplicity Car Care
Kyle Payne has climbed quickly into a managing-partner role at Simplicity Car Care and focuses on mentoring his staff to accelerate their careers and fulfill their potential within the business…read more.
