July 2022 Volunteer of the Month - Tyler Warner

Tyler Warner is our July 2022 Volunteer of the Month.  Tyler is a US Army Veteran, serving from 2008 to 2012, and a diesel mechanic, owning his own mobile diesel repair business called WNR Mobile. Tyler owns a demolition derby team called Wrecked Neck Racing. This year, he created a mentorship program through the team, and has donated 5 cars to 4 local high schools (Payson High Auto, Payson High Welding, Provo High Welding, Maple Mountain Welding, and the Salem ALC). He is teaching the teens in this program how to build derby cars. All of the money to get this program started came out of his own pocket; and on his own time, he cycles through all the schools to help guide the students with their cars. This summer, these cars will be competing in Utah's first ever high school rivalry heat. Tyler has done this to highlight the importance of technical trades and to give a hands-on learning opportunity to the youth in our community. 

Tyler attended Wyotech in Laramie, Wyoming, to become a diesel mechanic.  Born in Elko, Nevada, he moved around a bit, then decided to settle down in Santaquin in 2016.

Sarisha Martin, his soon-to-be bride, works with Tyler to find sponsors for the program. They are engaged to be married in October of this year and are raising three children together. They enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and anything outdoors together as a family.

Thank you, Tyler, for encouraging the trades with our youth. Your example of a true mentor will enrich the lives of these teens for many years to come.