State Transmission Specialists
is hereby recognized as a
TOP GUN Professional Business!
Jeremy Thomas, you are considered a champion business owner for building and managing State Transmission Specialists, a transmission and auto repair company in Utah County.
Small businesses are the backbone of an economy.
Behind each small business is an entrepreneur willing to take risks, work long hours, and make personal sacrifices to serve customers and contribute to the community. At State Transmission Specialists, that commitment spans two generations of the Thomas family.
Our research team at Expansion Support Services, owners of the County Advisory Board, identified State Transmission Specialists as a business that is appreciated by its customers and provides valuable transmission and automotive services in Utah County, Utah.
A Father’s Foundation, a Son’s Continuing Commitment
Bryce Thomas, a lifelong mechanic, opened State Transmission Specialists in 1987. He built the business around hard work, integrity, and putting customers first—principles that became both the foundation of the shop and the lessons he passed on to his son, Jeremy Thomas.
Jeremy grew up around the shop, learning firsthand what it takes to diagnose problems, repair vehicles, and earn a customer’s trust. His childhood also included working on tractors and ATVs on the farm, where he developed practical skills and an appreciation for seeing a job through. By the time he pursued automotive studies in school, he already had considerable hands-on experience.
Some of Bryce’s most lasting lessons went beyond mechanical work. He taught Jeremy to act with integrity in everything he did and to make customers feel heard and respected, even when there was a disagreement. For Bryce, putting the customer first meant treating people with patience, understanding, and a sincere commitment to making things right.
Honoring Bryce Thomas Through the Work He Loved
For the past eight years, following his father’s retirement, Jeremy has run State Transmission Specialists on his own. With Bryce’s recent passing, continuing the business carries an even deeper personal meaning.
Jeremy remains committed to operating the shop the way his father wanted, preserving the values Bryce established while carrying the business forward. Every customer interaction is an opportunity to honor the example his father set: work hard, be honest, and take care of people.
State Transmission Specialists is more than a business Bryce started. It is a lasting part of his life’s work, carried forward by a son who grew up learning beside him and continues to put those lessons into practice.
Giving Back to the Community
That commitment to caring for people extends beyond the shop’s everyday work. Jeremy and the business donate during the holidays to help children enjoy Christmas, and he has helped members of his church with repairs at little or almost no cost. The shop also offers discounts to veterans and seniors.
These acts of generosity reflect the same values Bryce instilled in Jeremy: work with integrity, recognize when someone needs help, and do what you can to make a difference.
Outside the shop, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife and children, whether they are enjoying the outdoors together or sharing a quiet evening at home.
We take this moment to acknowledge and thank Jeremy Thomas for the past, present, and future contributions that he and State Transmission Specialists make to Utah County. We also honor Bryce Thomas for building the business, teaching by example, and leaving a foundation that continues to guide his son today.
Jeremy Thomas, you are highly commended and appreciated for carrying forward your father’s legacy while continuing to serve the people of Utah County with hard work, integrity, and care.
For transmission and automotive service needs, call State Transmission Specialists at (801) 224-4357 to discuss your vehicle and appointment availability.
Please shop local and support this Top Gun Utah County business!
Very Well Done Jeremy Thomas!
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