C&H Foreign Automotive Repair received many awards for customer service, environmental practices and business ethics, he also served industry associations
Edward Warren Cushman, 71, died Jan.16,. Hewas born in Council, Idaho in 1954 and spent most of his adult life in Spokane Wash., according to his obituary.
In 1973, at 18, he went to work for McBride Motors. Shortly after he started his own auto repair shop, C&H Foreign Automotive Repair. Cushman would often say that if you take care of people first, the business will take care of itself. It did, stated his family. C&H received many awards for customer service, environmental practices, and business ethics. Cushman retired in 2017 when his son, Scott, took up C&H’s mission of serving its customers.
Apart from C&H, he served on multiple boards committed to improving the automotive repair industry, including the Automotive Services Association (ASA), where he served at both the local and state level.
The Northwest Auto Care Association released the following statement:
“Ed also had a deep passion for education and workforce development. He believed strongly in investing in the next generation of technicians and shop leaders. Ed was an advocate and sponsor of the original ITEC – the Industry Technician Education Coalition — working alongside other dedicated members to strengthen technical training and elevate education within our industry. As NWACA’s educational programs evolved, Ed continued that passion as a supporter and champion of NWACA’s iTAC Apprenticeship Program, recognizing how vital mentorship, training, and opportunity are to the future of automotive service. His encouragement, insight, and belief in growing talent from within helped inspire the mission we carry forward today.”
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