About Staff

The success of Diesel Plus is attributed to our talented employees and their commitment to customer satisfaction.
Our staff possess an impressive list of certifications, training and experience. All of our shop technicians are ASE Certified and hold a wide variety of qualifications and many years of combined experience.

Diesel Plus Ringgold GA staff group photo

Employee Mike Perkins

Mike Perkins

Owner/Partner

Co-founder of Diesel Plus, LLC.

10 yrs at Diesel Plus, 25 yrs total experience

Management Success! Service Writer Training

ASE Master Auto Tech (CMAT) Qualification

ASE Master Truck Tech (CMTT) Qualification

AC Delco training

Bosch Common Rail training

Delphi Rotary Pump training

Hydraulic Pump & Cylinder repair & rebuilding

Southern Tech (Marietta), Mechanical Engineering

Dalton State, Pre-engineering

Chatt. State Applied Management Certificate

Advanced Financial Training

Married to Kim, the greatest woman in the world. We have one son, Logan, who is a junior at Heritage High School. I spend much of my spare time chasing him across the south as he participates in wrestling and baseball.

Co-host of 'The Car Clinic' radio show on Talk 102.3 FM every Saturday morning.

I contribute to the automotive industry as an active member of ASA (Automotive Service Association) of Georgia acting on the Executive Board of Directors. I also a member of the Communications Committee at the National level with the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS).

In support of my community I participate in the Partnership 2000 Program at the local school district, volunteer at my church, and have served on the Board of Directors for two teams in the local Recreation Association.

Go Braves & Red Sox!

Employee Lamar Neal

Lamar Neal

Owner/Partner

Co-founder of Diesel Plus, LLC.

10 yrs at Diesel Plus, 35 yrs total experience

Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist

Nashville Auto Diesel College

Robert Bosch Factory Technician Training

AMBAC (American Bosch) Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified

Delphi Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified

Robert Bosch Fuel Injection System Certification

Lamar started in the diesel fuel injection repair industry in 1975 after graduating from Nashville Auto Diesel College. He has studied at many fuel system manufacturer's schools such as Robert Bosch, American Bosch, Delphi and Zexel. As an long time ADS member, Lamar believes in the leadership and commitment ADS provides the diesel repair industry.

Lamar and his wife Susan have two sons and a beautiful granddaughter. Away from work they enjoy the farm life. Most weekends you will find Lamar caring for his Black Angus cattle and restoring Farmall tractors.

Service Manager

Gary Smith

Service Manager

33 years experience

Factory Trained: AMBAC, Bosch, Cat, Cummins, Denso, Delphi, Lucas/CAV/Simms, Stanadyne, Yanmar, Zexel, fuel injection systems failure analysis, rebuilding and calibration.

Factory Trained: Turbocharger failure analysis and Rebuilding. Holset,Garrett, Schwitzer.

I enjoy the lake, boating and water sports. I am married to my lovely wife Trina. I have a son Adam, one lovely daughter Jessica and a stepdaughter Hannah that "loves to fish."I have one grandson Zan the Man. My passion is fast cars, fast boats and riding my Indian "Scooter."

Employee Kim Perkins

Kimberly Perkins, Office Admin at Diesel Plus

Kimberly G. Perkins

Office Administration

Started in 2002 at Diesel Plus

24 years total administration experience

AC Delco TSS training: Management Success, Financial Workshop

I enjoy rainy days with hubby (Mike) at home! Also enjoy time with my family and watching son Logan's participation in baseball and wrestling. And I do love to shop for shoes and clothes...

Employee Wallace Perkins

Wallace Perkins

Outside Sales

With Diesel Plus since 2008

Rossville High 1967

Have been married to Lenore for 26 yrs with two children, Mike and Aundrea. I have 2 grandchildren Logan and Carrieanne.

Employee Gary Molton

Gary Molton

Fuel Shop Mechanic

Been with Diesel Plus since 2005

25 years total experience

Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist

Bosch, Stanadyne, Delphi, AMBAC, and ASE training

Bosch Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified

Stanadyne Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified

Delphi Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified

AMBAC Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified

ASE Heavy Truck Certified

Basketball keeps me active, home remodelling keeps me busy, computer repair feeds my interest in fixing things, and church allows me to be involved in our community.

Employee John Whitlow

John Whitlow

Parts Manager

With Diesel Plus since 2009, 31 yrs total experience

Chattanooga City High 1977

Started at Safety Service in 1978 /Wheels and Brakes Parts Dist. in 1979, then started as parts delivery runner at a Mack truck dealer in 1980. Worked up to position as Assistant Parts Manager in 1985. Then as a Parts Manager at an independent diesel repair shop from 1994 to 2009 before being hired as Parts Manager at Diesel Plus.

I keep busy raising two teenage girls, Addie and Corey. For some quiet time I play guitar and for fun I enjoy riding Seadoos and 4-wheelers. Also do some camping and kayaking.