Education:

• Currently working on Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Weber State University
• 1997 - Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology – Weber State University
• 1990 – Associate of Applied science in Automotive Service - Weber State University
• 1990 – Graduate of Toyota's Technical Education Network (T-Ten) program.

• 1988 - Graduate of Layton High School - Layton, Utah.

Certifications:

• ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification.  (exp 12-31-2010)
• ASE L1 Certification. (expires 12-31-2011)
• Chrysler Certified Technician in Engines, Automatic Transmissions, Manual Transmissions, Steering and Suspension, Brakes, Electrical, A/C and Heating, Engine Performance, and Diesel Systems.
• Certified Automotive Youth Education System (AYES) instructor. (2001-2006)
• EPA Clean Air Act - Section 609 Refrigerant Handling Certification.

Background:

Nineteen years in the automotive industry.   

• 2006 – Today – Lead instructor for Chrysler’s College Automotive Program (CAP) - Weber State University.
• 2001 – 2006 – Technical Automotive Instructor - Layton High School.
• 2000 – 2001 - Technical Advisor for DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
• 1997 – 2000 – Sales and Service District Manager for DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
• 1988 – 1993 – Apprentice/Journeyman Automobile Technician at various dealerships in Utah and Nevada.

Accomplishments:

• Award recipient as the Utah Trade and Technical Educators (UTTE) Outstanding New Teacher of the Year.  (2001)