About Us

Meet The Owners:

Branden grew up in rural Indiana and like most kids his fascination for cars started with hot wheels. While in high school, Branden took a technical course in auto mechanics which helped him jump start his career. After high school he attended WyoTech and graduated in 2010 with his associate degree in business management and a technical degree in collision refinishing. Shortly after graduating he moved to Ohio to further pursue his career in collision work. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle(s), playing with his two dogs Hollie and Kotta, camping, traveling, building demolition derby cars and participating in demolition derbies.

Like Branden, Cassie also grew up around cars and enjoys helping out in the garage whenever possible. She remembers as a kid spending almost every weekend at the races with her dad and weeknights at her uncle’s house for “Vette Night”. Which consisted of her family gathering to help work on one of her uncle’s Corvettes. While in high school, Cassie took courses in exercise science and sports medicine and has enjoyed her time in the medical and veterinarian field. In her spare time, she enjoys trap shooting, reading, riding her motorcycle, participating in demolition derbies with Branden, spending time with her two dogs Hollie and Kotta, camping and spending time with family.

In March of 2020 Branden and Cassie had the opportunity to purchase and reopen the automotive garage, now known as Rittman Automotive. While focusing on the small town feel and community relations, they take pride in giving their customers the best and most honest service possible. They look forward to the future and the endless possibilities for their small business.

The next time you are in the area be sure to stop in and say hello to them and the team. They look forward to meeting everyone in their community.

Meet Kotta:

Upon walking into the office of Rittman Automotive you’ll be greeted with many smiling faces. One of these faces happens to belong to Branden and Cassie’s eleven-year-old German Shepherd named Kotta. Kotta lived his life overseas working with the U.S Military as an Explosive Detection Dog. Branden and Cassie adopted Kotta when he was eight and was deemed ready for retirement. He boarded a plane in Iraq and flew to the US where Branden and Cassie then picked him up from an organization in Pennsylvania. With the help and love from their other German Shepherd, Hollie, Kotta has learned how to be a dog again. He enjoys long naps, walks, cuddles, snack time, and hoarding his favorite toys in a giant pile. The next time you are in the office be sure to say hello to Kotta. He loves getting head scratches and takes his greeting position with the company very seriously.

Reach Us

Business Hours

Mon – Thurs | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday | 8:00am – 1:00pm

Sat | Closed

Sun | Closed

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