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Automotive Technology

School of Transportation Technology
Parkes Automotive Technology Center, Room 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

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

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Dr. Ronald A. Garner, Professor, Automotive Technology Management

James E. Doebler

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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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Charles Probst, Instructor, Automotive Technology

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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

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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

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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

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