Automotive Technology
Parkes Automotive Technology Center, Rm. 126 · (570) 327-4516
Faculty
Kenneth P. Dytrt
Instructor, Automotive Technology
- Education
- M.S., Webster University - St. Louis, MO
- B.S., University of Memphis, Herff College of Engineering, - Memphis, TN
- Academic Experience
- Suspendisse luctus mi ut odio.
- Work Experience
- 2003 -2004 Sales Consultant, Dobbs Ford, Memphis, TN
- 2003 Regional Manager, American Engine Installation
- 2002-2003 GM Powertrain Instructor, Melior Inc.
- 1999-2000 Service Director, O. C. Welch Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, Beaufort, SC
- 1981-1998 Field Service Engineer, Ford Motor Company
- 1979-1981 Cartographer, Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center, St. Louis, MO
- 1972-1979 Mechanic, EXXON Co., USA
- 1970-1972 Soils Analyst, U.S. Army
- Awards & Certifications
- NATEF Evaluation Team Leader
- ASE Master Automotive and Light Truck (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8)
- ASE Automotive Advanced Engine Performance (L-1)
- ASE Master Engine Machinist (M1G, M2G, M3G, MiD, M2D,M3D)
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6)
- ASE Body and Paint (B2, B3)
- ASE Certified Refrigerant, Recovery, and Recycling
Ronald A. Garner, Ph.D.
Professor, Automotive Technology Management
- Education
- Ph.D., Workforce Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S., Vocational Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S., Vocational Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- A.A.S., Ford ASSET, Lehigh Co Community College
- Academic Experience
- Teaches Junior and Senior Automotive Technology Management Course (B.S.)
- Work Experience
- 1993 - Present - Automotive Instructor
- 1997 - 1999 - Penn State Auto Repair Inc. VP of Operations
- 1992 - 1995 - A-1 Auto Tech and Garage of Wheels owner/operator
- 1990 - 1992 - President, Rolling Automotive Garage Service Inc.
- 1988 - 2000 - Automotive Garage Owner
- 1986 - 1990 - Dealership technician
- 1983 - 1988 - Rolls Royce Mechanical Restoration technician
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- Advanced Engine Performance and Compressed Natural Gas Certification
- Multiple Automotive Manufacturer training certifications
- Pennsylvania Automotive Emission Instructor
- Ford Motor Corporation's 1990 Presidential Award winner for Service Excellence
Christopher J. Holley
Instructor, Automotive Technology
- Education
- M.S., Management Information Systems, Southern Polytechnic State University - Marietta, GA
- B.S., Information Systems, Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, CA
- A.A.S., Automotive, North Metro Technical Institute/ Floyd College Alworth, GA
- Academic Experience
- 1998-2003, Auto Instructor, North Metro Technical College
- Work Experience
- Five years Automotive Experience (Automotive Technician)
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
- ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
- ASE Certified Automotive Machinist (GAS) Assembly Specialist (MG3)
- ASE Certified Automotive Exhaust Specialist (X1)
- ASE Certified Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Dale E. Jaenke
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology, Department Head
- Education
- B.A. Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Certificate Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Academic Experience
- 1996 - Present - Pennsylvania College of Technology
- 1992 - 1995 - John Tyler Community College, Chester, Virginia
- 1990 - 1991 - Chesterfield Technical Center
- 1986 - 1990 John Tyler Community College, Chester, Virginia
- Work Experience
- 1991 - 1992 - Taylor's Service Center, Dinwiddle, Virginia
- 1985 - 1986 - Esteppe Oldsmobile/Nissan, Lynchburg, Virginia
- 1982 - 1985 - Brockman Chevy/Oldsmobile/Subaru, Amherst, Virginia
- 1981 - 1982 - Lynchburg Ford Lynchburg, Virginia
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certified
- Member of NACAT (North American Council of Automotive Teachers)
Larry B. Leavitt
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- Education
- M.S. Technical Education (Urban Emphasis)
- B.S. Vocational and Industrial Education
- A.A.S. Automotive Technology
- Academic Experience
- Six years Hillhouse High School (Vocational Auto) Connecticut
- Thirteen years Pomperaug High School (Vocational Auto) Connecticut
- Seven years Part and Full time at Naugatuck Technical College Connecticut
- 1997-present - Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Work Experience
- Three years work in Auto body
- Three years work in Auto Transmissions
- Eight years Foreign Car Service
- Four years engine rebuilding and machine work
- Twenty years Marine Mechanic (part time - summers)
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- ASE Certified Advanced Automobile Engine Performance (L1)
- Auto Seigert Certified
- Alternative Fuels Certified
- Three time Connecticut winner of Celebration of Excellence award
- Member of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
- Member of STS Service Technician Society
John J. Macko Jr.
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- Education
- A.A.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology and Williamsport Area Community College
- Academic Experience
- Ten years teaching secondary vocational students in auto body repair
- Four years teaching post-secondary students in auto body repair
- Eight years teaching post secondary students in automotive repair
- Work Experience
- Five years in Automotive/Auto body repair
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Automobile Technician
- ICAR Certified Auto Body Technician
- 1995 ASE/DuPont Refinish Technician of the year
Charles Probst
Instructor, Automotive Technology
William H. Schaefer
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- Education
- A.A.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology
- A.A. Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Certificate Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Certificate Williamsport Area Community College
- Academic Experience
- 14 years Williamsport Area Community College and Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Work Experience
- 17 Years Automotive Technician
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
- Who's Who Among American Teachers, 1998
- May 2000 - Excellence in teaching Award, Pennsylvania College of Technology
David P. Showan
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- Education
- A.A.S. Automotive - Williamsport Area Community College
- B.S. Psychology - Lock Haven University
- M.Ed. Education - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Academic Experience
- 1990 to present - Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- Work Experience
- 1984-1985 - Cadillac, Pontiac, Mazda, dealership technician
- 1985-1987 - Chevrolet dealership technician
- 1987-1988 - Shop owner and manager
- 1988-1990 - Sales and service manager, Chevrolet franchise
- Awards & Certifications
- Certified Pennsylvania Safety Inspection Mechanic Instructor
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- ASE Certified Automobile Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
- Toyota Certified Technician Program 2000
- MACS Certified in Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Wayne A. Smith
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- Education
- B.S. University of Southern Colorado
- A.A.S. Williamsport Area Community College
- Voc 1 The Pennsylvania State University
- Academic Experience
- 1979-1984 - Auto Body faculty, WACC
- 1987-present - Automotive faculty, WACC/Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Work Experience
- 1969-1973 - Gibbs Pontiac & Buick
- 1973-1979 - Whipple's Auto Body
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
