Allison Carter - Administrative Assistant

Allison Carter comes to Advanced with over 22 years of Administrative/Legal Assistant experience. Although she has not worked in the automotive industry, Allison’s dedication, high work ethic and skills are a true asset to Advanced Transmission. Allison is a native of Daphne for more than 30 years before she and her husband were transferred to Georgia for 9 years. She has gladly returned to her home town early this year. Allison is happily married with 2 children and in her spare time, she enjoys walking, pilates and spending time with family.

Ian Lazzari - Technician

Donnie Lanzer - Rebuilder

Advanced Transmission is honored to have Donnie join us as a REBUILDER. Donnie brings with him over 26 years of experience. With this many years of experience comes an extensive knowledge of transmission theory (how it really works) from one end to the other. This priceless knowledge tags Donnie as one of the best in the business. Donnie pays great attention to detail inspecting every aspect of the vehicle (not just the transmission). He takes great pride in his work, taking the time to personally follow each transmission repair to the end. He does a final road test prior to releasing the vehicle back to the owner only after he is personally and professional satisfied with the transmissions performance. Donnie was born with the natural ability to repair mechanical problems. It was obvious when as a child he started tinkering with lawnmowers and as he got older, moved to repairing vehicles. Donnie never misses a seminar or EXPO, and has participated in a number of Rebuilder competitions, not just is it fun but it allows him to continue to stay one of the best in the business! Donnie has always lived on the East Coast, close to his family and what spare time he has, he spends with family and watching wrestling with his son.

Laura Wilson - Owner & Office Manager

Laura is co-owner and office manager of Advanced Transmission. She oversees the daily activities from the business aspect of the office. Being a woman holding a leadership role in a predominantly man's field has been especially challenging. She has overcome this with flare and now holds prominent positions in a major transmission association. Laura is currently an International Director for ATRA. She is also a member of the local Kiwanis Club, National Rose Society and the local Eastern Shore Rose Society. Her diversified experience also includes being a State of Alabama licensed Notary Public and Realtor. She never lets an opportunity to learn more about the industry and business in general pass her by and is constantly taking advantage of business courses offered at the University of South Alabama, management seminars and other classes designed specifically for the transmission industry. “My main goal is to strive to help change the negative image of the automotive repairing industry.”

Marvin Wilson - Owner & Master Technician

Owner & Master Technician oversees the overall shop business. Marvin is a Certified Rebuilder, Diagnostician and Chasis Technician. He grew up in the transmission business working for his father for 17 years, gaining priceless knowledge about older model transmissions from his father the late Woody Wilson. He is continuously taking advantage of training seminars to keep himself abreast of the new models in an ever-changing industry, this allows Advanced Transmission to offer to our customers the highest quality of work possible. Marvin's 30 years of experience has gained him recognition by industry leaders for his technical expertise.

Ollie Brazell - Shop Foreman & R&R Technician

Ollie has worked for over 14 years in the various fields of auto mechanics. During these years he was searching for the specific field that interested him most. After experiencing the world of transmissions, he decided to make that his main field. Once he realized this, he began his search for a place in the transmission industry. Ollie believes he has found a home at Advanced Transmission. He is looking forward to gaining more knowledge and experience in transmission repair. He is eager to take advantage of all Advanced Transmission has to offer. In his spare time, Ollie enjoys motorcycling, hunting and spending time with his family.