Michelle Hood-Litton

Owner

Michelle Hood-Litton is the daughter of Founder, Joe Hood, and is the Owner. In 2006, she became involved in the family business while helping her Dad find new property to build a new building. She became his retirement plan and a bridge for her son, Travis, to eventually take over the family business of Hood’s Automotive.

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Prior to her involvement at Hood’s Automotive, Michelle had a 30+ year career in operations, benefits, and C-level healthcare recruitment. Michelle has her MBA and BSBA from University of Phoenix. 

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Michelle lives in Imperial with her husband, Chad. When she is not working, she attempts to run circles around her six grandchildren (Annslee, John, Joe, Beckett, Cora, and Camden). 

Travis Phillips

General Manager

Travis Phillips is the grandson of Founder, Joe Hood, and is the General Manager. Travis got his start in 2000 working with his PawPaw and helping out around Hood’s. With a love of working on cars, he followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and entered the world of automotive maintenance and repair.

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Travis graduated from Ranken Technical College with his certificate of Automotive Technology and his Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management. He is an ASE Master Certified Technician, Advanced Level Engine Performance Specialist, and State of Missouri Recognized Safety and Emission Inspector. Travis is also certified in CFC-12, HFC-134a and HFO-1234yf Refrigerant. 

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Travis lives in Florissant with his puppy, Lily, who can also frequently be seen at Hood’s Automotive. In his spare time, he spends as much time as possible hunting and fishing.

Brian Butteiger

General Service Technician

Brian joined the Hood’s Automotive team in May of 2023 as a General Service Technician. He will have responsibility for oil changes, digital vehicle inspections, brake inspections, tires, conducting transmission flushes, brake fluid flushes, AC charges, etc.

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Brian comes to us with more than 20 years automotive experience. It is Brian’s second tour of duty with Hood’s Automotive previously having worked with us for 6 years as a tow truck driver. 

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Brian is certified in CFC-12, HFC-134a and HFO-1234yf Refrigerant.

Brian lives in St. Charles with his girlfriend, Jennifer, and their two boys, Dillon and Gavin.

Nick Woerheide

Automotive Technician

Nick Woerheide started with Hood’s Automotive when he was just 14 years old. He showed up one day with a passion for cars and a strong ability to problem solve and worked side by side with our founder, Joe Hood, who trained Nick to be an Auto Technician. 

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Nick is a State of Missouri Recognized Safety and Emission Inspector and is also certified in CFC-12, HFC-134a and HFO-1234yf Refrigerant. 

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Nick lives in Wright City with is two children, Billy and James and their two dogs, Toby and DJ.

John Meierotto

Automotive Technician

John Meierotto joined the Hood’s Automotive team in 2014 as an Auto Technician. John has had a 30+ year career as an Journeyman Auto Technician at several dodge dealerships including Allstar Dodge before starting his own business and eventually finding his way home to Hood’s Automotive. 

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John is an ASE Master Certified Technician, Advanced Level Engine Performance Specialist, and State of Missouri Recognized Safety and Emission Inspector.  He is also certified in CFC-12, HFC-134a and HFO-1234yf Refrigerant. 

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John lives in Brighton, Illinois with his wife of 30 years, Stasia, and three dogs, Russell, Sophie and Brutis.

Joe Barker

Automotive Technician

Joe joined Hood’s Automotive in March, 2021 as an Auto Technician. Prior to joining Hood’s, Joe worked as a Mechanic/Frame Technician with TLG Peterbilt and as a Mechanic at Kohr’s Truck & Auto Repair. With more than 20 years of experience, Joe brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to the Hood's Team.

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Joe is ASE Certified, a State of Missouri Recognized Safety and Emission Inspector and is also certified in CFC-12, HFC-134a, and HFO-1234yf Refrigerants.

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Joe lives in O’Fallon with his wife of 21 years Neishe, and sons, Julian, Owen, and Nathanial and his three cats, Johnny, Bobby, and Ziggy.

Todd Stromlund

Service Advisor

Todd joined the Hood's Automotive team in June of 2022 as a Service Advisor.  Todd comes to us with more than 30 years as an auto technician, service manager, and service advisor both in dealer world and independent shop world.

Todd has his associates degree from Florissant Valley and undergraduate work at UCLA.

Todd lives in Lake St. Louis with his wife of 23 years, Becca, three sons, and three turtles.

Lily Phillips
 

Lily joined Hood’s Automotive in 2018. She can be found on most days running between the office and shop area and staying close to her Daddy, Travis Phillips. 

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She’s shy but friendly and always willing to accept snacks.

There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to caring for your car or truck: cost, reputation, dependability. At Hood’s Automotive, we believe one thing stands out among all else – honesty. That’s why we guarantee we will not sell anything that is not necessary to maintain the safety of your vehicle and keep it on the road. That’s been our motto since 1972 and it’s why people keep coming back to us for all their automotive needs.

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We proudly serve customers in St. Louis and surrounding communities.

- Joe Hood

Founder