meet the team

Ben Taylor

With over 16 years in the automotive industry, he graduated from the University of Northwestern, OH, specializing in automotive service and repair, with a minor in alternative fuels. He began his career at Firestone Complete Auto Care, where he achieved the status of ASE L1 Advanced Level Diagnostic Technician.

Since December 18, 2017, he has been part of Master Radiator. Alongside his automotive expertise, he spent over a decade as a jazz bassist, performing at local bars and shows after high school.

He is married and cherishes his beloved fur baby. His hobbies include motorcycles, woodworking, computing, competitive gaming, thrift store shopping, and firearm repair/tuning.

Due to medical reasons, he has transitioned from a technician role and is currently training for a position as a service/shop manager/writer.

Justin Clark

With over 10 years in the automotive industry, his passion for vehicles ignited at the age of 14 while working on cars with his grandpa in the garage. He graduated from Waterford Kettering in 2009, where he completed two years of Automotive Technology.

He began working in a shop and achieved his goal of becoming a Master State Certified Technician. Since March 25, 2024, he has been part of the Master Radiator team.

In his spare time, he enjoys working on his 1951 F2 truck, riding motorcycles, using a one-wheel board, and modifying his tiny trucks. He is married and shares his home with two cats and a dog.

Mitch Clark

With 10 years in the automotive industry, he graduated from Howell High School in 2012 and pursued an associate degree in applied science from Baker College, specializing in automotive repair. He began working at a shop and has since become a Master State Certified Technician, also earning an ASE certificate.

Since August 26, 2024, he has been a valued member of the Master Radiator team.

In his spare time, he enjoys working with his tractor, camping, competitive gaming, and firearms. He is married and shares his home with two dogs, two cats, and 11 ducks.

Dennis Trobaugh

With over 40 years in the automotive industry, he graduated from Bishop Hope in 1980 and attended Lincoln Tech for 18 months, where he completed his training. He began his career repairing vehicles at a gas station in Indiana before returning home to work for his brother at Master Radiator in 1984.

He is married and shares his home with two dogs and three cats. In his spare time, he enjoys working in his yard, tinkering with small engines, and shooting firearms.