About The Organic Mechanic in Asheville, NC

Family Owned and Operated

Kate and Charley

Kate moved to Asheville from Iowa, and met Charley back in the days before heat and running water. Kate has endured many long hours and late nights at the shop. She even survived a period of living in a pop-up camper inside one of the bays!

Realizing he may have discovered the answer to his universe, Charley married Kate. Along with her awesomeness, Kate also has a thriving Rolfing business.

Tool cabinets, a pegboard and a rolling toolbox inside the shop

Our Team

Charley Wilson

Founder, ASE Certified Technician

Charley started working on cars at a young age. After 10 years of working and traveling he came to Asheville and earned a degree in Biology from Warren Wilson College. He started up The Organic Mechanic with a jack and a bag of tools in May of 2004. He spends all his free time building a better mousetrap with his wife and son.
Shane Sharkey

Owner, Shane Sharkey

Shane started working on cars when he was 15 years old because his mother was tired of him taking the T.V. apart. In addition to being a Toyota trained technician, Shane has developed the excellent communication skills required to help folks make informed and confident decisions concerning their car. Out of work, he usually can be found with his wife Jennifer checking out the local music scene or hitting the woods with the dogs.

The Spokes Model

Dutch Edward Wilson was born 12/30/10. A product of the cosmos and a fine lineage, he has real star power. (seriously, he's the coolest guy I know) Dutch works hard as the official Organic Mechanic spokes model and enjoys crinkly objects and pureed sweet potatoes in his free time.