Our Team
Matt Wagg
Business Owner/Founder
Years of Experience: 22
Certifications : ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician, ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician, ASE Certified Advanced Level Specialist – Advanced Gasoline Engine Drivability and Advanced Diesel Engine Performance, Graduated from Southeast Community College Milford with an Associate’s Degree in Diesel Technology
Family/Pets : I am married to my wife Gabby and have three sons; Blake, Logan, and Marshall
Hobbies : I enjoy high performance cars and classic cars, reading books, and traveling. I am also passionate about automotive technology and spend a lot of time learning and reading about latest/future trends and technology.
Fun Fact :Â I am also an educator and have spent 7 years of my career as a college faculty member and service training instructor for Caterpillar. I am passionate about learning and developing others. I worked for 5 years outside of my normal day job to pursue my dream of opening and owning a business. Accelerated was started in our home garage back in 2015 and we were able to go full time in September 2020 to pursue our dream.
Matt Sell
General Manager
Certifications : Multiple years within the “Top 5” of all service advisors for Berkshire Hathaway Automotive throughout the U.S. Bridgestone/Firestone and Falken Tire Certified.
Family/Pets : My wife is named Brittany and I have three children. Ari, Everly, and Dane
Hobbies : Hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. Volunteering and being involve in our church, spending quality time with my family, cooking/smoking meat, and anything car related.
Fun Fact : I’ve been known to surprise people with my awesome dance moves!
Taylor Cairncross
Lead Technician and Master Automotive Service Technician
Years of Experience: 13
Certifications : ASE Master Certified Automobile technician, ASE certified refrigerant recovery and handling
Family/Pets : I am married to my wife, Alexis and have three children; son Chevy, daughter Peyton, and son Logan
Hobbies : I like race cars, drag racing, doing home improvement projects, skateboarding, working in the garage and being a Dad
Fun Fact : I am very outgoing and have a good sense of humor. I enjoy challenges and learning new things. I’m very dedicated to all that I do.
Cade Wingender
Client Advocate
Years of Experience: 10
Certifications: ASE certified Service Consultant
Hobbies: I love playing golf and enjoy cars. I have a love for Volvo’s.
 Fun fact: I love to ride motorcylces
Nick Christensen
Automotive Service Technician
Years of Experience: 4
Certifications: ASE certified refrigerant recovery and handlingÂ
Family/Pets: Family lives in Bennington and I have two brothers and a dog named ShelbyÂ
Hobbies: Anything outdoors, riding 4 wheelers and golfing. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends
 Fun Fact: I always knew I wanted to work on cars from a very young age, I have two uncles that are ASE certified Master Technicians
Paul Rapaich
Automotive Service Technician
Certifications: Associate Degree
Family/Pets: I am married to my wife, Kenzie, and have one daughter, Eleanor.
Hobbies: Performance Race Cars and BBQ-ing
Fun Fact: I love chasing wiring problems. The hunt to find problems and solutions.