Industry Experience:
I graduated from CPVTI Automotive Collision in June 1976. From June 1976 - June 1987 I worked in dealerships starting as an apprentice in industry, working in all capacities up to and including foreman/manager. I have held Chevrolet Master Collision Repair Certification and currently I am ASE Master Certified in Collision Repair
Specialties:
Color & Finish Matching
Estimating
Fiberglass Repair
Plastic Welding
Education:
Clover Park Technical College Vocational Certification
ADP Shop Link Computer Estimating Certification
WA State Journey Level Auto Body Technician
ASE Master Certified, Certified Collision Estimating
I-CAR CR3000, Finish Matching, Plastics
Sikkens Refinisher Certification
ADP Training
PPG Custom Painting
PPG Global Training
Damage Estimating Training
GM Supplemental Restraints Systems Training
Industry Experience:
I came to Clover Park Technical College after 18 years of industry experience in both independent and dealership settings. I have performed all disciplines associated with the collision industry. I specialized in structural repair, steering, suspension and alignment. I held lead and/or supervisory positions for several years. I’ve always enjoyed learning new techniques or technologies which greatly helped me in my career field and continues to help me currently as an instructor.
Specialties:
Electronic Measuring Systems
Heavy Structural Repair
Fiberglass Repair
Plastic Repair and Welding
Metal Fabrication
Suspension & Alignment
Education:
Clover Park Technical College Vocational Certification
ASE Certification in Non structural Analysis and Damage Repair
ASE Certification in Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
Automotive Structural Repair Certificate, Hein Werner/Kansas Jack
Shark Electronic Measuring System Certificate
Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide Certificate
WA State Journey Level Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Mechanic Diploma, Bates
Stellix Management System Training
Increasing Human Effectiveness
Management Through Coaching Techniques
GM Supplemental Restraints Systems Training
Fusor Plastics Repair
