Tyler Connelly.  With over 25 years of experience in the collision repair industry, Tyler brings a wealth of operational expertise and leadership insight 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 both Washington and California, as well as regional operations support across the Western U.S. in the MSO space.

As Vice President of Operations for Arizona and California, Tyler is committed to servant leadership—supporting stakeholders, driving operational success, and upholding Puget Collision’s values in every decision and interaction. He takes pride in the relationships and connections built throughout his career and feels fortunate to have contributed to high-performing teams. One of his proudest achievements is integrating California into the Puget Collision family.

Tyler aligns with Puget Collision’s core value of Empowered—championing a culture where engaged stakeholders live and breathe the company’s values. Tyler believes that empowering people is the key to sustained growth, continued excellence, and attracting top talent to build a world-class organization.

Tyler holds industry certifications from I-CAR and ASE, and has completed leadership development programs including Crestcom’s Bulletproof Manager and T.E.A.M Outlaw’s Next Progression. His leadership motto, “Every business is a people business – People First,” reflects his belief in empowering individuals to thrive.