Tyler Connelly  brings more than 25 years of experience in the collision repair industry to Puget Collision. He began his career as a detailer and has since held nearly every role within a body shop, including market leadership positions in Washington and California and regional MSO operations across the Western U.S.

Aligned with Puget Collision’s core value of Empowered, Tyler champions a people-first culture where stakeholders are trusted to lead, grow, and thrive. His guiding belief, “Every business is a people business—People First,” reflects his commitment to developing strong teams and sustainable success.

As Vice President of Operations for Arizona and California, Tyler practices servant leadership—supporting teams, driving operational excellence, and upholding Puget Collision’s values in every decision. One of his proudest accomplishments is integrating California into the Puget Collision family and helping build high-performing, connected teams.