Meet the Southwest Auto Body Team

With over 100 years of combined experience our crew of estimators, collision repair technicians and office personnel will ensure you have the best experience from start to finish. Please contact us for more information.

Ken Stafford, President and CEO
Ken has more than 30 years of experience in the auto repair industry. He opened his first collision repair facility in 1977, and in 1989 moved to the Denver area, where he now owns and operates Southeast Auto Body. He is personally certified in most of the auto body repair specialties, including General Motors repair school and I-Car certification.Ken has a lifelong interest in cars and auto body repair. His career unofficially began at age 10, when he first started helping his father repair cars at the family auto body shop, which his father owned for 45 years. Ken has earned a reputation with his customers as a fair and honest businessman. He is married and has a son and daughter.
Delores Stafford, Director of Marketing
As marketing director for Southeast Auto Body since 1997, Delores has been responsible for the tremendous growth Southeast Auto Body has experienced over the past several years. She has built relationships with over 100 insurance agents and companies in the metro Denver market, paving the way for a smooth process with your insurance company after your car accident.Delores is an active member of the local community, maintaining memberships in many local and civic organizations. She enjoys devoting her time and energy to worthwhile community projects. Delores is married to the founder of Southeast Auto Body and has two children.
Mark Dunning, Office Manager
Mark has been in the auto collision industry since 1998, joining the team at Southeast Auto Body in 2002. Prior to becoming office manager he worked as a parts specialist for a local automotive dealer that provided parts to shops like Southeast Auto Body.Mark brings a wealth of experience to the company. He served in the U.S Air Force as an aircraft technician. He then worked for Merrill Lynch, first servicing financial investment accounts for clients around the country before being promoted to a systems liaison. Mark is married and has a son and daughter.
Allan Weiman, Senior Estimator
Allan has over 30 years of collision repair and refinish experience. He has been employed in numerous positions within the auto collision industry from working in the shop as a painter to being a shop manager. He attended Warren Technical School and is I-Car and ASE certified. Allan has been married over 25 years and has a son and two daughters.
Meridith Kirkwood, Customer Service Manager

Meridith is your first point of contact at Southeast Auto Body. She answers the phone, greets you when you first walk in the door, and will guide you in the right direction, whether you need an estimate or an update on your vehicle’s repairs. With over 15 years of customer relations experience and an eye for detail, Meridith makes sure our office is operating efficiently.Meridith has one son, and a husband who also works in the auto body industry.
Chad Miller, Production Manager
As the son of a highly respected collision repair shop owner, Chad has been in the industry nearly all of his life. Chad is considered a specialist in all aspects of the auto body repair industry, with hands-on experience as a repair and refinish technician, estimator, insurance adjuster, production manager and general manager.Chad prides himself on great customer service. He has been I-CAR and ASE certified for over 16 years, holds certifications in all three collision estimating systems, and has an overall love and understanding of the auto repair business.
Tim Green, Supplement Coordinator
It’s not uncommon for an auto body shop to find hidden damage when we start taking your car apart to do the repairs. Tim’s job as supplement coordinator is to communicate this information to the file handler, as well as prepare a revised estimate for your insurance company to ensure that all damage is covered and approved.Tim has over 20 years of experience in the collision repair industry including positions ranging from paint, body and frame technician to production manager. He has a degree from Aims Community College auto body school and is I-CAR certified. Tim has been instrumental in the growth and prosperity of the company for many years. He has three daughters.
Tamira Trujillo, Personnel Manager
Tamira brings to Southeast Auto Body many years of office management and supervisory skills. Her background ranges from teaching and directing a school to managing a skin care office.Her skills and efficiency are a great asset and have helped Southeast Auto Body improve upon the operation of their processes.