Meet Michael Colyer, Owner of John’s Spring and Suspension
Michael Colyer is the owner of John’s Spring and Suspension, a veteran-owned suspension shop in Reno, Nevada, that has served northern Nevada drivers, fleets, and equipment operators since 1978. A native Nevadan, Michael grew up in Gardnerville. Before college, he worked at his father’s diesel engine distribution business, where he got early, hands-on exposure to the heavy-duty equipment and commercial vehicles that keep the region running. He went on to earn both a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and an MBA from the University of Nevada, Reno. He is also an officer in the Nevada Army National Guard. Michael brings together an understanding of the diesel and heavy-duty industry, formal business training, and more than a decade of military leadership. As owner, he focuses on what has made John’s a trusted Reno name for over 40 years: quality parts, expert suspension service and dependable support for the community.
Education and Military Leadership
Michael’s background combines formal business education with years of leadership in demanding operational roles. For more than 10 years, he served with 1-221 CAV, an Armored Reconnaissance unit based in Las Vegas. He held a series of leadership positions there, each with more responsibility than the last. Leading soldiers and managing operations in an armored unit takes planning, accountability, and attention to detail, and he applies the same standards to running a busy repair shop. Michael’s commitment to service is a big part of what makes John’s Spring and Suspension a proud veteran-owned and operated business.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, University of Nevada, Reno
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Nevada, Reno
- Officer, Nevada Army National Guard
- 10+ years with 1-221 CAV, serving as Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Operations Officer, and Company Commander
- Early industry experience at his family’s diesel engine distribution business
Leading John’s Spring and Suspension
Michael’s entrepreneurial vision and passion for service made buying John’s Spring and Suspension a natural fit. He saw a chance to build on the shop’s long history in Reno, which you can read about on the Our Founders page. His plan was to grow the business by pairing quality parts with expert service and a stronger commitment to the community. Under his ownership, John’s continues to repair, supply, and upgrade suspensions for light-duty pickups, vocational trucks, trailers, tractor-trailers, and mining and farming equipment. The shop also manufactures custom U-bolts on-site and makes keepers and other parts in-house, so customers spend less time waiting on parts and more time on the road.
Suspension Repair and Alignment
The shop’s core service is leaf spring repair and replacement for vehicles from everyday pickups to heavy commercial trucks. The team also provides heavy-duty truck alignment, which improves handling, reduces tire wear, and protects your investment.
Trailer, Parts and Fleet Support
Beyond trucks, John’s offers work and utility trailer repair and stocks U-bolts and retainer clips for a wide range of applications. For businesses running multiple vehicles, fleet parts management keeps the right components on hand and downtime to a minimum.
Work With Michael and the John’s Spring Team
Whether you need a quick U-bolt replacement, a full leaf spring rebuild, or ongoing support for a commercial fleet, Michael and the team at John’s Spring and Suspension are ready to help. Most jobs are completed the same day at the shop at 455 Sunshine Lane in Reno, which is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule a service appointment or call (775) 329-6159 to get your vehicle back on the road. To learn more about Michael’s professional background and military service, connect with him on LinkedIn.
