ABOUT US
Welcome to Bullhide 4x4, your one-stop-shop for 4x4 parts, service, and accessories in Fort Collins.
We started our business in Fort Collins in 1996 with, you guessed it - Bullhide 4x4 spray molded liners - and a whole bunch of them at that! Over 16,000 of your trucks in northern Colorado have been sprayed with the Bullhide liner.
We’re lucky enough to say that from your support, we are now able to provide the Fort Collins community with a service facility and complete line of car, truck, and Jeep accessories and parts to customers that extend well beyond the 4x4 community.
-Scott and Susan Butters, Bullhide 4x4 Owners
BASED IN FT. COLLINS
We are a team of dedicated employees and owners. We pride ourselves on our values and customer service. Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and service, at a price you can afford.
OPPORTUNITIES
We do not have any current openings but if you are interested in working with Bullhide 4x4, contact us at [email protected].
OUR TEAM
Scott Butters
Owner
Job Experience: I have been working in the automotive industry for over 25 years. I am the owner of Bullhide 4x4 in Fort Collins along with my wife, Susan. You can find me at the Fort Collins shop daily, helping customers find the accessories they want or need.
Tell us more about you: I have two children, Trevor and Megan. Trevor works alongside me daily to learn the ropes and Megan is an elementary education major at the University of Wyoming. I enjoy hunting, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, fishing, NASCAR, and traveling to those “fun in the sun” spots around the world.
Ray Schleppy
Store Manager
Job Experience: I have worked in the 4WD industry since 1983. I began my career in Denver and then came to Fort Collins in 1990. I have been with Bullhide 4x4 since 2003 when the store started with truck covers and then expanded into auto accessories and the new location was found. I have assisted with the change from the bed liner business to what it is today.
Tell us more about you: I have been married to my wife Wendy for 31 years and have two children. I enjoy working on and around automobiles. I learned the trade from my father at age 5 and never left it! I also enjoy 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing and most of all, spending time with my family.
Tom Niesent
Assistant Manager
Job Experience: 15 years at Bullhide 4x4 and 24 years of modifying vehicles personally as well as for friends and family
Tell us more about you: I am a Fort Collins native and I am married to my beautiful wife of 9 years and we have 3 beautiful girls that I enjoy spending time with. When I am not out camping, 4-wheeling or hiking with my family, I like to get outdoors to hunt, fish and play sports.
Specialty: All platforms and have even dabbled with golf carts and the electric Lil Jeeps that we build here for the kids.
Ride: 2007 JKU “Saharacon” and a 2018 Ram 2500 for the tow rig
Favorite place to explore: Local Colorado trails, Moab, and some up in Wyoming.
Favorite music to listen to in the shop: Country
Latest upgrade: Ram – DeeZee bed rails for future add-ons
Next upgrade: Jeep – Falcon shocks, HD replacement steering, big brake kit, and Ridge Grappler tires. Ram – bumpers (front/rear) and leather
Brian Butters
Parts Specialist
Tell us more about you: I’m lucky enough to get to work with most of my family. I enjoy watching just about all sports.
Specialty: Toyota, but all makes and models
Ride: 2015 Toyota Tundra- 4” lift with 35s”
Favorite place to explore: Just taking off and driving in the mountains with no destination
Favorite music to listen to in the shop: Classic rock
Latest upgrade: Warn fender flares
Next upgrade: Headlight replacements
Trevor Butters
Parts Specialist
Job Experience: I have been working here for four years but I have been watching my family run the shop for a long time.\
Tell us more about you: My family is the shop. True family and family by choice.
Specialty: All makes and models
Ride: 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Favorite place to explore: Moab
Favorite music to listen to in the shop: Country is preferred but really anything other than Brian’s music.
Latest upgrade: Just purchased my Jeep and fixed it up with Rubicon axles with lockers, Teraflex 4.5" lift with Falcon shocks, and Black Rhino wheels on 39" BFG KM3 tires.
Next upgrade: Front and rear flares in the future.
Nick Boone
Automotive Specialist - 16 years
Ray Huffaker
Automotive Specialist - 36 years
Travis Behne
Automotive Specialist - 19 years
Chris Whitman
Automotive Specialist - 30 years
Candace French
Service Advisor - 20 years
Hunter French
Tire Tech / Installer - 3 years
Mike Veach
Automotive Specialist - 12 years’ experience
Mark O’Hagan
Automotive Specialist - 15 years’ experience
Andrew Burdick
Parts Specialist
Job Experience: Before coming to Bullhide 4x4, I worked all over the place. I was a Tire Technician and Sales Manager at Discount Tire for a total of 3.5 years. I've been in the 4x4 industry for a little bit of time. I have 6 months experience as an installation technician and fabricator at a Toyota 4x4 shop, as well as a year at Sherpa Equipment Co. as a shipping and manufacturing associate.
About myself : I am a Colorado native, growing up in Windsor and working in Fort Collins. I am the youngest of 3 boys, and we've all taken different paths. My interest in the automotive industry was taken from my father, who taught me everything I know about working on trucks and cars. When I'm not wrenching on friends and family's vehicles, you can find me on the trails, either on my mountain bike, or in my truck.
Favorite place to explore: My favorite place is Moab, UT. Just like many other people, the red rock is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I love taking my truck out there on the trails, and have so many on my bucket list, as well as plans to take my bike out there and explore a little more!
What I drive: 2017 Toyota Tacoma, long traveled front and rear on 40's.
Newest upgrade on my truck: Front coilovers and some new 40's.
Favorite type of music: I grew up on country music, so I still have a love for it. But you'll mostly find me listening to indie/alternative music.
I am excited to be a part of the Bullhide 4x4 family, and to assist any customers in their Toyota and other 4x4 related questions!
Jake Oehler
Parts/Shipping/Receiving
Job Experience: I have done a lot of working in warehouses in all different types of trades and industries from woodworking, home remodeling and construction jobs until eventually working for one of northern Colorado's largest beverage distributors and moving may way up the chain into a lead shipping and receiving position.
About myself: I have a lot of interests but my main passion is music and art. I also have 2 dogs.
Favorite place to explore: I like all of the places and recreational and mountain adventures the state of Colorado has to offer.
What I drive: Nissan Altima. nothing special but I plan on upgrading to a truck soon.
Favorite type of music: Heavy metal.