Vice President / General Manager
- Over 40 years experience in the Automotive Industry.
- Worked as both Manager and mechanic of a gas station before he was old enough to drive a car.
- Trained and worked as an Airworthiness Inspector of the C-5 Aircraft (the largest Cargo Jet in the world) in the USAF.
- Built his 1 man body shop into a workforce of 23 with a used car lot, mechanical shop and AAA towing service.
- Worked with Ralph Henke, Designer/Builder of "Truly One" the worlds largest motorhome.
- Managed Multi-Line Dealership body shops.
- Owned/Operated a small 11 western states trucking company.
- Appointed to the California State Senate advisory committee to study licensing of body shops and technicians by Senator Bill Leonard in 1992.
- Managed the western fleet maintenance and body damage division of a world wide rental car co.
- Worked as both Senior Staff Claim representative & Damage Appraiser specializing in Exotic, high end luxury, and special construction vehicles for 2 major insurance carriers.
- Ran the Brittany Force dragster of John Force Racing. “14 Time National Champions”
- Held on and off camera duties for the A&E T.V. show “Driving Force”.
Certificates/Training from:
- U.S.A.F. Institute of Aerospace Science: Jet Aircraft Airworthiness Inspection
- I-CAR 8 Part General Collision Diagnosis, Materials, Principals, Technique & Repair
- GM Service Technology Group: Vibration Diagnosis
- Chief Systems Structural / Suspension Damage Analysis & Repair
- GM Service Technology Group: Power, Manual, Rack & Pinion Steering Repair
- GM Service Technology Group: Hunter Suspension / Alignment Diagnosis & Repair
- GM Service Technology Group: 2-4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake Systems
- Vale National Uni-Structure Realignment Appraisal Program
- GM Service Technology Group: MPV & Space Frame Diagnosis & Repair
- "The Customer" Management Training Program
- Chief Systems Advanced Structural / Suspension Damage Analysis & Repair
- DuPont Paint Products Process and Color Match Training Program
- Tech-Cor Mobile Home Damage Appraisal
- Tech-Cor Motor-home & RV Damage Appraisal, Certification, & Repair
- I-CAR 2K 8 Part General Collision Diagnosis, Materials, Principals, Technique, & Repair
- Lee Cole and Associates: Vehicle / Aircraft Fire Investigation
- I-CAR Electric, Hybrid, CNG, LPG, & Hydrogen Alternative Fuel Vehicle Operation & Repair
- I-CAR Air Bag and Restraint Systems Operation, Diagnosis, and Repair
- I-CAR Core 8 Part General Collision Diagnosis, Materials, Principals, Technique, and Repair
- I-Car Platinum Status
I-CAR (The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) is an unbiased, international, nonprofit research and training organization, dedicated to improvement of repair quality and safety.
GM Service Technology Group provides training and certification for technicians of General Motors Dealer Repair facilities and affiliates.
Chief Systems manufactures cutting edge vehicle structure straightening equipment and provides technical training and certification.
"The Customer" is a comprehensive management training program.
Lee Cole and Associates is a California based research, training, and fire investigation firm.
- Graduated Cal Poly Pomona School of Business.
- Over 20 years of experience in upfitting commercial vehicles.
- Volunteered as a Supplier Representative for the GM Truck Forum.
- Volunteered as a Board Member on the Private Fleet Council.
- Co-owned and managed 2 drag racing teams.
- Volunteered as a Timing Supervisor of a non-profit drag racing organization.
- Volunteered as Support Staff of a non-profit Christian ministry.
Certificates/Training From:
- I-Car Electric, Hybrid, CNG, LPG, & Hydrogen, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Operation & Repair
- I-Car Core 8 Part General Collision Diagnosis, Materials, Principals, Technique, and Repair
- I-Car Platinum Status
President / Office Manager