Patrick Kohlmann
Lakewood,Colorado
Summary
Fleet maintenance and asset management leader with extensive experience overseeing approximately 250 Class 8 transportation assets valued in excess of $35 million. Proven success directing maintenance operations, fleet reliability programs, vendor management, accident remediation, equipment acquisition, asset disposition, warranty recovery initiatives, and multimillion-dollar repair expenditures. Recognized for improving asset utilization, controlling operating costs, maximizing uptime, and developing collaborative relationships with OEMs, repair vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders. Combines extensive technical expertise with strong business judgment to support strategic decision-making, enhance fleet performance, and maximize long-term asset value
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Vehicle Maintenance
Pathway Leasing LLC
Denver, CO
08.2018 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of approximately 250 Class 8 transportation assets with an estimated fleet value exceeding $35 million.
- Lead a team of maintenance professionals responsible for fleet maintenance administration, repair coordination, vendor performance, and asset management initiatives.
- Directed multimillion-dollar maintenance and warranty operations, including $1M+ in annual heavy-line and preventative maintenance repairs and $1.5M–$3M in OEM and component warranty repairs, ensuring accurate warranty recovery and minimizing unnecessary operational costs.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with hundreds of repair facilities, dealerships, OEM service providers, component manufacturers, and heavy-duty recovery vendors throughout North America.
- Oversee approximately 70 vehicle accident claims annually from initial reporting through repair completion and return-to-service while protecting company assets and minimizing downtime.
- Direct fleet acquisition, truck specification, replacement planning, and asset disposition strategies to optimize lifecycle costs, residual values, and long-term fleet performance.
- Played a key role in fleet powertrain strategy by evaluating recurring failure trends, maintenance costs, and operational performance data, contributing to the transition from Paccar MX-13 to Cummins-powered platforms to improve reliability and fleet uptime.
- Coordinate complex warranty recovery efforts, policy assistance claims, and manufacturer participation programs, driving substantial annual cost avoidance.
Shop Foreman / Assistant Service Manager
Transwest Inc.
Denver, CO
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led daily operations for a commercial fleet maintenance facility supervising technicians, service advisors, administrative personnel, and parts staff.
- Managed shop productivity, financial performance, customer satisfaction, vendor relationships, and workplace safety compliance.
- Increased technician efficiency from 85% to 110% through process improvements, accountability measures, and workforce development.
- Expanded fleet repair sales to approximately $350,000 within 16 months through operational improvements and customer relationship management.
- Established key performance metrics and operational processes that improved efficiency, service quality, and profitability.
Shop Manager / Business Co-Owner
RT Automotive and Truck Repair LLC
Commerce City, CO
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Helped grow a startup operation into a successful business generating approximately $500,000 annually in revenue and assets.
- Directed all facets of fleet maintenance operations including staffing, budgeting, inventory management, customer service, and repair execution.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and developed technicians while expanding operational capacity and service offerings.
- Implemented inventory controls and standardized purchasing procedures that improved parts availability, reduced downtime, and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance business growth and market presence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Business (Candidate) - Business
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, COCertificate in Accounting Fundamentals -
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, COAutomotive & Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Avondale, AZSkills
- Fleet Operations Leadership
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Fleet Specification
- Asset Disposition
- Vendor Management
- Warranty Administration
- Accident Claims Management
- Budget Oversight
- FMCSA / DOT Compliance
- Reliability Improvement
- Team Development
- Safety oversight
- Cost Control
- Failure Analysis
Timeline
Director of Vehicle Maintenance
Pathway Leasing LLC
08.2018 - Current
Shop Foreman / Assistant Service Manager
Transwest Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
Shop Manager / Business Co-Owner
RT Automotive and Truck Repair LLC
01.2010 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science in Business (Candidate) - Business
Red Rocks Community College
Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals -
Red Rocks Community College
Automotive & Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute