Tonnika Haynes Joins the Ratchet+Wrench Editorial Advisory Board
Tonnika Haynes, owner of Brown's Automotive in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has joined the Ratchet+Wrench Editorial Advisory Board as the newest member.
Having first opened in 1980, Haynes is the second-generation owner of the 4,000-square-foot, family-operated shop. Having grown up in her family business, Haynes is trained in not only automotive repair, but expertly handling customers as well.
Haynes is a UNC-Greensboro graduate, now serving on the NC Automotive Service and Tire Alliance board. She’s vocal about the need to prevent burnout among business owners, promoting practices to help those operating shops manage their stress.
Haynes is also passionate about encouraging more women to enter the automotive field, seeking to expand representation of those in the industry and creating opportunities for more to find their own career.
