Where Automotive Talent and Repair Shops Make a Connection
At Promotive, we believe in building real relationships. From a candidate’s first conversation to a shop’s initial inquiry, we make it personal. We care about every placement we make and are committed to finding the right fit where both professionals and shops can grow together.
Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next job, Promotive simplifies the process for everyone.
Building Meaningful Connections
In an industry where finding the “perfect fit” is essential for long-term success, aligning goals and values is key.
Our team brings decades of hands-on experience in both automotive and recruiting. We understand the challenges shops face in finding and retaining top talent, as well as the struggle skilled automotive professionals encounter when searching for employers who truly value them. This is where Promotive steps in and makes a difference.

Our Impact on the Automotive Industry
Qualified candidates matched in the past 12 months
Shops served through our recruiting services
Shops using our recruitment services see a 20% increase in employee retention.

Transforming the Automotive Industry Through Connection
As the automotive industry becomes increasingly technical and evolves daily, the technician shortage—though improving—remains a challenge. We want to create a community where automotive repair shops and top talent can connect and build sustainable relationships. When employees feel valued and fulfilled, they stay—both with their employer and in the industry.

The Promotive Difference
Our team is passionate about transforming the way auto shops and mechanics connect. With decades of combined experience in the automotive industry and recruitment, we understand the unique challenges you face—and we’re here to help. From our account managers to our recruitment specialists, each member of the Promotive team is dedicated to providing personalized support, ensuring you find the right mechanics or the right shop for your skills.
Our team’s industry expertise allows us to offer tailored solutions that go beyond job matching. We’re committed to building long-lasting relationships, fostering success for both mechanics and auto shops. Whether you’re looking to hire or seeking your next opportunity, the Promotive team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Lisa Coyle
Lisa has been in the Automotive Industry for over 15 years. She was the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of 360 Payment Solutions, as well as a the Executive Vice President of Aftermarket Sales at Vehlo. Lisa's companies have served more than 20,000 Automotive Industry Customers and she continues to build those relationships through her Leadership at Promotive.
Joelle Pollak
Joelle brings almost 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. As Co-Founder of Promotive, she will focus on working with independent repair shops to ensure they are fully staffed with top talent that fits their culture as well as working on business development to establish the right partnerships.
Joelle spent the majority of her professional career working at NAPA Auto Parts where she managed sales teams, worked with independent store owners on increasing market share and profitability, and educated independent shop owners on ways to drive more traffic into the bays and increase their average ticket. She has built great relationships in the industry with vendor partners and is Vice Chair on the ASE Education Foundation Board. Joelle truly has a passion for the people who make up this industry and her mission at Promotive is to continue making a difference, working together, growing the technician pool, placing the right talent in the right shops, and strengthening the automotive industry.
Kat Ayers
Kat is a Technology and Operations Executive with over 15yrs experience across Fintech, Information Technology, Private Equity, and Cloud-based software. She is responsible for all aspects of Promotive operations including HR, Finance, Product, Technology, and Back-office systems.
Kat has held COO roles at multiple Tech Start-ups, most recently at Fynn.io. Her career includes leading the Global Digital Transformation during her 10yr career at Blackbaud. Additionally, Kat was employee #1 and EVP of Vehlo, a GSV Company, developing SOPs and integrating systems and processes across the portfolio, leading two successful exits in three years. She holds a BS from Clemson in Business Administration.
Kelly Cavanaugh
Kelly joined Promotive in 2023 as the VP of Recruiting and recently expanded her responsibilities to include Account Management. With over 20yrs of staffing experience across a variety of industries, she brings exceptional recruiting service & transformational leadership to the team.
Kelly has proven experience growing organizations and individuals from the ground up, managing teams both domestically and internationally. Her operational strengths center around project & change management with an emphasis on system and process improvement. Kelly has a passion for accelerating career growth, whether it be to those that work for her or the candidates she places. She focuses on understanding the motivations of the candidates she supports & matching them with opportunities that meet their needs.
Real Connections, Real Impact
See how we’re connecting the best in the industry, one success story at a time.

We signed up with Promotive mid June, had our meeting with Stacey a couple days after signing up and she started sending us candidates right away. We were told to expect 45-60 days, well, it only took 10 days before we had our guy. Stacey listened to the type of technician we were looking for and sent us only applicants that fit our team dynamics. We had a couple of phone interviews and found 2 that we thought would fit our needs. We had a face to face with the first one she sent and we felt confident he was out guy. He’s worked for us for a week and a half now and we love him. Exactly the kind of person we were looking for. I have shared Stacey’s contact information with at least 2 other of my shop owner friends and would recommend their services to anyone looking for an employee. Thank you Stacey for your hard work!

I had the pleasure of dealing with Ms. Shelby and she was so much help. Got me in touch with the right people to achieve my goals. Made this whole process so easy. Definitely recommend!

We think this company consists of rock stars for our industry. We tried to find quality, knowledgeable technicians to hire on our own with help from two of the big names in the employment industry. We got a lot of duds. Promotive knows our automotive industry and somehow knows how to attract the cream of the crop, & knows how to vet them before reaching us, the employers. Every applicant that made it through their interrogation was a great quality candidate and we made a hire within 2 months of starting on their program. Will use again is the need for staff occurs again! Stacey Black was our rep and staying in touch through the whole process.

Excellent staffing agency... Shaunda went above and beyond to help me get my dream job in an area I've always wanted to live... I can't thank you enough for your dedication and support.

Promotive made the hiring process fast, easy, and effective. They truly understand the automotive industry and delivered top-tier candidates who fit our team perfectly. We filled a key role quickly and couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend!

Sam and Shannin were both on top of things and extremely responsive when I had a question regarding anything. They made sure to get me the best offer possible and made me feel valued as a candidate. I would recommend anyone who is looking for a smooth and interactive hiring process go work with promotive.

Shannin Pierce is simply amazing. It is stressful looking for a job these days and she was amazing and professional and made the interview process seamless. Promotive you definitely have a keeper. Again thanks for making the process that much easier!

Selby was great! She did an excellent job of keeping me informed about the job and process of getting interviewed. She checked with me all way through the moving process and my first day at the new job. Thank you

I was contacted by Danny and Sam of Promotive after seeing and responding to a job opportunity. Danny said he would keep in touch during the interviewing and hiring process, which he did as promised through almost daily texts and calls. Dealing with these two has been exceptional and extremely professional.

This place is terrific! April reached out, she wasn’t pushy or acting like a “used car salesman,” just pitched the opportunity for what it was and it piqued my interest. I’m so glad she did because after Selby got everything set up for me, Brian got me an interview! I wasn’t even that set on a new job, but what I got was the opportunity of a lifetime. I’m so grateful to these three, what an awesome team ❤️

Danny Ekstrand helped me secure the job of my dreams and I cannot speak more highly of him. His friendly personality and positive attitude made my initial interview process completely stress free. He was extremely attentive, always letting me know where I was in the process and willing to answer any questions or concerns I might have. Working with him felt like having someone in your corner who truly cares.

Promotive did a great job of Hiring an Auto Mechanic. In today's world, it's harder than ever to Recruit Automotive Technicians. Promotive puts in the hard work to find the right person for your team. I plan on using them to Hire more Technicians, and Service Advisors in the future.
Thank you for a great job Promotive Team 🙂

This was my first experience dealing with a recruiter. Selby was amazing to work with to say the least! During our initial conversation, there were many questions regarding prior employment. She also took a few minutes to get to know a little about me. Throughout the process there was constant communication keeping me up to speed on where we were and the next steps in the process. It was wonderful working with Selby! Absolutely would welcome the chance to do it again if need be!

Run 3 stores in the SF Bay Area and we have used them for 3 of our technicians and one of our service advisors currently over the last year. They have been easy to work with and the quality of persons we interview and hire have been second to none. By far the easiest way of hiring.

Fantastic experience working with Promotive! Brian and Danny are true professionals, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right fits for our needs. Their personalized approach and attention to detail made the entire process seamless and stress-free, and they continue to deliver for us!


From the day that I spoke with Danny, till now I have to say that wow. What an awesome team they have. very Professional, Cordial, very well spoken, and eager to get you hired in where you feel the most comfortable. So far This team has showed me that they are willing to go the extra step so you don't have to. They are quick, Punctual, and work around your schedule. Unlike the other third party companies that will take your resume and leave it out in the open. Gopromotive makes sure that your resume is seen, Honestly never seen nothing like this before, and this will be an absolute game changer for overworked techs trying to find a shop that's fit for them. over all this company deserves to be bigger than indeed. Wonderful team! Wouldn't hesitate recommend them! shout out to Danny, awesome guy to speak with.

My experience with Sam Freeman at Promotive has been amazing!!! She was in constant contact with me about our possible new hire and how things were going during the interview process. She also gave great feedback from the prospect. It was a great experience and we finally got an awesome tech that fits our culture. Everyone WINS!!!

I can’t say enough good things about Sam Freeman and the team at Promotive Recruiting! Not only did she go above and beyond to help us find the right candidates, but her knowledge of the auto industry truly set her apart. Sam took the time to understand our shop’s unique needs and provided valuable insights that helped us make smarter hiring decisions. Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine dedication to our success made the entire recruiting process a breeze. We’ve noticed a positive impact on our team dynamics and are already seeing great results. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands the ins and outs of auto industry recruiting, Sam is the one to call!

After several months of our own aggressive recruiting efforts and disappointing results, we decided to partner with ProMotive! Working with ProMotive to hire an experienced Auto Tech was the smartest decision for our small shop! I have over 20 yrs in corporate recruiting and healthcare staffing, and have several experienced recruiters in my network; therefore, I felt we could easily take on a search for one Auto Tech. In this market and the shortage of Techs, we found it difficult to move beyond the unemployed job hoppers. Searching job boards will not deliver the solid, A-level candidate even with the best key word search. Bottom line – stick with the industry experts who have the resources to dive deep and find talented, competent, and passive candidates.
We were immediately pleased with the caliber of candidates submitted and hired an A level Tech within the first week. They were realistic in their hiring timeline; they did not just submit a candidate to submit a warm body (which is my pet peeve). They under promised and over delivered! We found a true partner with ProMotive’s excellent communication and dedication to understanding our hiring needs. I’ve worked for and with many staffing firms in my career and I continue to be impressed with ProMotive’s professionalism, industry knowledge and commitment to excellence.

Dom, Master Technician

Michelle, Shop Owner
