James Meyer started his career in the industry sanding and detailing for a backyard repairman at the age of 12. He began working professionally at a local body shop while still in high school. He eventually moved on to establish his own auto body repair business and then landed a position as a technical instructor. Meyer has been an instructor at Toyota’s training facility in West Caldwell, New Jersey, since 1998.
When he’s not training, Meyer pursues his passion for classic muscle cars. He also enjoys time on the Saint Lawrence River in New York, where he spends many summer weekends fishing and relaxing.