Automotive Service Sales & Marketing
School of Transportation Technology
Parkes Automotive Technology Center, Room 133 · (570) 327-4516
Faculty
- Kenneth P. Dytrt, Instructor, Automotive Technology
- Ronald A. Garner, Ph.D., Professor, Automotive Technology
- Christopher J. Holley, Instructor, Automotive Technology
- Dale E. Jaenke, Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology, Department Head
- Larry B. Leavitt, Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- John J. Macko Jr., Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- Charles Probst, Instructor, Automotive Technology
- William H. Schaefer, Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- David P. Showan, Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- Wayne A. Smith, Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
Kenneth P. Dytrt, Instructor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 147
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7117
- kdytrt@pct.edu
Education:
M.S., Webster University - St. Louis, MO
B.S., University of Memphis, Herff College of Engineering, - Memphis, TN
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
Dr. Ronald A. Garner, Professor, Automotive Technology Management
- ATC, Rm. 100
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7275
- rgarner@pct.edu
Education:
Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University
M.S. The Pennsylvania State University
B.S. The Pennsylvania State University
A.A.S. Ford ASSET, Lehigh Co Community College
Academic Experience:
Teach Junior and Senior Automotive Technology Management Course (B.S.)
Work Experience:
1993 - Present - Automotive Instructor
1988 - 2000 Automotive Garage Owner
1983 - 1988 Automotive Dealership Technician
Awards & Certifications:
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
Multiple Automotive Manufacturer training certifications
Pennsylvania Automotive Emission Instructor
Christopher J. Holley, Instructor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 147
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7924
- cholley@pct.edu
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
- ATC, Rm. 133
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7617
- djaenke@pct.edu
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
- ATC, Rm. 107A
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7060
- lleavitt@pct.edu
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
- ATC, Rm. 137
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7431
- jmacko@pct.edu
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
- ATC, Rm. 147
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7121
- cprobst@pct.edu
William H. Schaefer, Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 137
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7410
- wschaefe@pct.edu
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
- ATC, Rm. 147
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7608
- dshowan@pct.edu
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
- ATC, Rm. 107A
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7435
- wsmith@pct.edu
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