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Bernie Thompson Bernie Thompson designs and develops leading edge automotive diagnostic tools and software. Bernie’s classes are a must see for top notch technicians. Bernie owned Double Gear, a full service shop in Albuquerque NM for 30 plus years. In 1999 Bernie and Neal Pederson formed Automotive Test Solutions (ATS) an innovative diagnostic tool company. Bernie is an expert at diagnostics and repair strategy. Bernie teaching style is clear and systematic, from the beginner to the pro diagnostic technician, there is something for everyone in his presentations. Want a head’s up on Bernie’s thought process; search Google for “Bernie Thompson” and “Fuel”, check out his Motor Magazine feature contributions.

Brian Chaffe Brian Chaffe has worked for Autologic since 2002 as the worldwide technical support manager. Brian specializes in BMW vehicles and heads up the Autologic BMW technical support. As a BMW technician and tech line support manager Brian is in a unique position to observe, learn, and assist with numerous BMW diagnostic and repair events. Before signing on with Autologic Brian owned an independent repair shop, sold and supported diagnostic repair equipment, and worked as a BMW technician. Brain hails from Watford, Hertfordshire, UK.

Steven White Steve White is a team leader at Autologic for Jaguar tech support, an author and an instructor; he is uniquely qualified for the instruction of this class. Steve is very dedicated and a passionate instructor on Jaguar and Rover, the class is very easy to follow despite the complexity of some of the issues.

Charlie Burke Charlie Burke, Senior Editor at Bentley Publishers in Cambridge, MA, has been developing professional service information for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen, and Volvo since 1986. In additional to researching, photographing and authoring dozens of technical manuals, Charlie has provided technical consulting and training for import OEM’s, attended dozens of OEM service trainings, and is active participant in automotive industry events. He is a member of BIMRS (International Assoc. of Independent BMW Service Professionals) and the IATN, an ASE master technician, and a long time BMW CCA member.

Nick Czerula Nick Czerula, Editor at Bentley Publishers in Cambridge, MA, has worked in the automotive field for over 15 years. He is an automotive diagnostic technician, a former technical hotline operator and an automotive instructor. Nick is also well known for his mobile diagnostic troubleshooting skills in the northern New England area, specializing in advanced diagnostic techniques on problem cars.

Dieter Lorentz Dieter is currently a Senior Training Instructor for Robert Bosch LLC. Over the past 22 years he has held numerous technical positions at Robert Bosch LLC. Dieter is an ASE Master Recertified Automotive Technician, has an AAS degree in Automotive Technology and a BS degree in Business. He is also a certified technical trainer and curriculum developer and member of various automotive and training industry organizations.

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Ryan Barr Professional Background2004-Current: Robert Bosch LLC; Automotive Training Instructor / curriculum

developer2001-2004: Retail Parts Business; Assistant Manager2000-2003: Southern Illinois University; Bachelors degree in automotive technology2000-2001: Ford dealership; technician1995-2000: HVAC company; Operations department / Service technician1994-1995: Heavy duty equipment tool manufacture; welder / machine repair Certification:Bachelor Degree in Automotive Technology from Southern Illinois UniversityASE certified A1 - A8Certified Bosch TrainerMACS CertifiedLangevin Certified Master Trainer Personal:Ryan lives and works in Chicago, IL and is married with one child. Ryan enjoys modifying and racing his Mustang.

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Liam Dent Liam Dent is Manager of Engineering Services and Quality at Continental Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket, one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive electronics/electrical systems and components. He is responsible for multiple areas of engineering services and quality management, including customer quality and warranty, special vehicle project management, applications engineering, and technical support. Liam has a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University. He is also a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Barry Hoyland Barry has more than 35 years of involvement in many different aspects of the automotive industry such as fleet management, maintenance and repair of vehicles in the consumer market, hands on technician training, and broad experience with research and development of specialized systems used in automotive racing and fleet environments. Various research and development projects include the design and testing of high performance braking components used in automotive racing and emergency vehicle applications; development and utilization of remote sensing of military vehicles using engine management sensors and data recorders; and application of automotive technology advancements into racing vehicles. Barry has worked as a lead mechanic and crew chief for many NHRA drag race teams, and has performed extensive development work including the design and manufacture of engine components used for supercharged alcohol and nitro-methane fueled drag race engines. Barry holds active memberships with a variety of organizations such as Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), International Technicians Network and Service Technicians Network. Barry also holds certifications in ASE: A1, A6, A8 and L1, as well as Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS).

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Dave Hobbs "Meet Your Delphi Instructor – Dave Hobbs • ASE Master L1 Certified, HVAC 609• 35 Years in the industry / Tech / Shop Owner• 22 Years Delphi Training & Service Engineering• Frequent trainer at numerous trade shows and seminars nationwide• Writes for Motor, MACS Service Reports and MACS Action Magazines• Instructor - Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College• Instructor - Numerous Automotive Training Videos• Member IATN, SAE, NACAT, TST and MACS Worldwide

Electrons and Gasoline must run in Dave Hobbs’ blood because he has literally grown up in the auto electric business. After 20 years of full time wrenching in the family garage in Kokomo Indiana, he joined GM’s Delco Electronics Division (now Delphi) as a technical adviser and training instructor. As an instructor for Delphi, Dave has traveled throughout the world training Delphi engineers in automotive systems technology. In a dual role serving also as a technical adviser for Delphi, Dave has assisted thousands of service techs via the phone lines over the past 20 years.Dave has also served as an instructor for Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College, Sun Electric, MACS, ASA and Linder Technical Services. He has worked with Auto-Video Inc in the making of several automotive training videos including his personal favorite…”F.R.E.D. Takes The Bus”… a technical training program on vehicle serial data bus communications. Dave is ASE certified and a member of SAE and IATN. He and his wife Teresa have three children and live in Kokomo, Indiana. When not involved in automotive related endeavors, Dave keeps busy working in various Christian ministries including a radio program broadcast weekly on WZWZ Radio. (92.5 FM)

Dean Parsons Dean has over 25 years of automotive repair experience including working as a repair technician and service manager. Dean remains active as a repair technician in a shop that specializes in repairing hard-to-repair vehicles referred from other businesses in his area. He has a California Smog License and is certified as a California Smog Program Instructor. Dean was recognized as a top technician by General Motors through the Delco Tech Program and is an ASE Certified Master Technician and has completed L-1. Dean's training experience over the past 5 years includes instructing for Snap-On, Sun Electric and Mitchell International where he taught all of the driveability, electrical and Lab Scope programs. Dean travels extensively on the West Coast training for ATG. Dean graduated from Fullerton College with an AA Degree in Automotive. He is a graduate of the State of California Apprentice Program as a State Certified Mechanic.

Gary Machiros Gary has over 25 years experience as an Automotive Technician. He operates a family owned service station. He is an ASE Master Technician L1 Certified along with other ASE Certifications. He is also a Massachusetts State Certified Emissions Diagnosis and Repair Instructor. Gary was a contract instructor for General Motors and taught at the GM Training Center (in Dedham, MA) for 6 years. In 1996, Gary taught internationally for Delta College traveling overseas training technicians all over the world. He has taught for JENDHAM, Inc. and the Automotive Training Group, Inc. for several years, and is currently teaching part-time for Corporate Customs for ATG. Gary has taught many courses including: Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Power Train Control Systems, Driveability Diagnosis, OBDII, Emissions Diagnosis, Lab Scope Usage, Scan Tool Diagnostics, Audio Systems, Air Bag Systems, Four Wheel/All Wheel Drive Systems, Rear Axle Diagnosis and Repair, and Base Brake Systems.

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Wally Mouradian Wally Mouradian has 20 years of automotive experience including working as a repair technician and owning a service station. He is an ASE certified and L1 certified master technician. He graduated from Denver Automotive and Diesel College in 1980. Wally is a member of the Service Technicians Society (STS) and served as vice president of Automotive Service Association Broward County Chapter. He is also a representative for EASE Diagnostics.

Peter David

EURO TECHTRONIX INC.

Professional BackgroundPeter David is the owner of Euro Techtronix Inc. He has been in the automotive industry for the past 27 years. The first 15 years as a technician at various dealerships such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and five years as a shop foreman for an independent repair facility. Twelve years ago Peter switched gears to create diagnostic scan tools for European vehicles. He was responsible for tools such as the Retriever and the PC Retriever. Certification• ASE certified • Mercedes-Benz Master Technician • Aston Martin Master Technician• Certified BMW Technician

Professional Accomplishments• ETI Board of Directors Member (Equipment Tools Institute is a trade

association made up of Tool and Equipment companies representing all segments of the automotive repair industry)

• BIMRs member (a non-profit association of Independent BMW Service Professionals dedicated to education and training)

• Member of NASTF (The National Automotive Service Task Force is a not-for-profit task force established to facilitate the identification and correction of gaps in the availability of information in the automotive industry)

• Member of SAE PersonalPeter lives with his wife Justina in Palm Beach County.

Jake Raby

RABY ENGINE DEVELOPMENT

In 1997, Jake Raby founded Raby Engine Development (RED) specializing in building, modifying, and customizing performance engines and engine parts for Porsche automobiles. In 2007, the Flat 6 Innovations division was created, specializing in the modern, watercooled Porsche™ M96 “flat six” engine development. Having identified many areas of weakness within the Porsche M96 engine; and noting that others were not developing fixes for them, Flat 6 Innovations and LN Engineering coupled to engineer components and processes to overcome the inherent deficiencies. Jake was the first to install an IMS Retrofit bearing into a Porsche M96 engine and worked to perfect the processes and tooling to make the IMS Retrofit a common practice today. Jake’s most recent development, the IMS Guardian™ (premiered in the November, 2011 issue of Excellence Magazine,) is the first advanced monitoring system for imminent engine failure. Coupled with their IMS RetroFit Kit, the first kit designed to replace a faulty Intermediate Shaft (IMS) bearing, a relatively common cause of catastrophic engine failure in the M96 engine, Jake pioneered solutions never before available to keep these engines on the road. Jake has completed instructional engine rebuild videos as well as offering the “M96 101 Engine Rebuild School, a 3 day comprehensive, hands on engine assembly class with a focus on M96 engine assembly and he is currently writing the book on M96 engine assembly. The Aircooled Technology division of RED specializes in the Aircooled engine used most widely in the Porsche™ 914, and a new division has been created to focus on Subaru EJ series engines. Located in Cleveland, GA, Raby Engine Development, and their well respected, certified RED Line products, are shipped and driven around the globe.

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Bud Pauge Bud has over 50 year history and back ground in the automotive performance and replacement parts industry working from the parts counter to the shop. Bud spent 10 years with BAP Geon and 30 years with WORLDPAC. For 50 years Bud has been working in the industry and has been around cars, car people, and southern California racing. Bud has spent years at or around race applications from go carts, midgets, sprints, stock cars, to SCCA road racing. Bud holds lap records and championships in formula Atlantic, Can AM, and IMSA. Bud has over 40 years in direct support of Weber carburetors working as the direct importer contact tech support and product development. Bud has tuned for Carroll Shelby Rodger Penske if the car had a Weber somewhere along the way Bud has tuned it.

REDLINEWEBER CARBURETOR

Lance Nist Lance is an Automotive Development Engineer for Weber-Redline Fuels Systems. Lance has been involved with SCCA racing, Panteras, Can Am sports cars and Formula 5000. Lance’s direct involvement in racing as a driver and a crew chief has offer him a wide path for both the understanding of total performance and the ability to create economic and emissions based value with performance. Lance has been at the forefront of electronic engine and ignition development working directly with Alex Long (Electromotive) and Bill Lucacek a GM engineer. Lance and his team were the first to develop the breaker less crank trigger based ignition systems using the 60 – trigger configuration, with precise crankshaft decoding. Lance along with the Redline team has successfully created the ECU systems packages ECU 882 and ECU 442 systems for both distributor based and distributorless fuel and ignition management packages along with a full line of performance coils fuel pumps and relays. His leadership in design quality and detail has assisted Redline into this new generation of fuel and ignition performance products.

REDLINEWEBER CARBURETOR

Mike LeFevers MITECH RACING ENGINES

With over 35 years of engine building experience Michael LeFevers started Mitech Racing Engines in 1990 to build reliable, high horsepower engines at reasonable cost. Mike’s engine development and building expertise includes a 10 year stint at Carroll Shelby Enterprises as Engine Development Director, and 5 years working in Gale Banks Engineering’s engine department. He was on the road internationally with the top 3 ranked SCCA Trans-Am & IMSA race team of Les Lindley, and in ’87- ’88 while working for Fischer Engineering was involved in the Buick Indianapolis program and spent the month of May at speedway. This has led to winning and record setting power plants for drag racing, road racing, offshore power boats, and performance street use. Michael has also spent time in the engineering dept. of a major turbocharger manufacturer and been involved with multi-staged turbocharged engines powering remotely piloted surveillance aircraft flying to over 50,000 feet.

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Cecil Bullard

WTI MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR

Professional BackgroundCecil Bullard is a 31-year veteran of the Automotive Service Industry and a 3rd generation technician and owner. He is a well-known teacher and mentor currently helping Automotive Service Businesses create and implement a plan for their success. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science from Weber State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Cecil has run some of the most successful independent shops in the United States (one, ranked in the top ten by MotorAge Magazine for three years in a row). He is a Co-Founder of QuickTrac Software and Auto Business Dynamics. He has been blessed with the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best the industry has to offer and now does his best to share the knowledge he has acquired to help others create a culture of success in their business.

Kelly Bennett


WTI Classes• Effective Selling Without Sacrificing Customer Service• Employees: Recruit-Train-Compensate the Best• Experience the Power of Leadership• It's About Time• Marketing! It's More Than Just Advertising• Show Me the Money

Professional BackgroundKelly started his training career in Calgary, Alberta Canada in 1987 with a workshop entitled ""Starting a Successful Business"". In 1992 he was asked to offer a workshop to the automotive industry department at Okanagan College in Kelowna, BC, Canada. By 1995 Kelly was in high demand in the automotive industry which has lead to him being one of the top automotive industry trainers throughout the United States and Canada. Certification• Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM)• AMI Graduate and Certified Trainer• ACTS Leadership Training Centre Diplom

Professional AccomplishmentsKelly has appeared on radio, television and has been featured in many daily and weekly newspapers. He is an award winning columnist with his popular monthly "Management SOS" article series featured in Canadian Technician. Kelly also writes articles for AutoInc and for the WORLDPAC Industry News - "WIN", as well as several ASA chapters across the US. Kelly has trained tens of thousands of shop owners, managers and employees throughout Canada and the US. He is a featured guest speaker at high profile automotive events such as CARS in Las Vegas, VISION in Kansas City and NAIT in Washington State. Kelly has a passion for training the automotive industry and is himself an avid reader and learner. He also attends Leadership and Management workshops and conferences each year.

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Margie Seyfer


WTI Classes• Calming and Retaining Angry Customers• Lip Service: First Class Telehone Skills• Winning Women Customers

Professional BackgroundMargie has owned Impact Presentations since 1985. In 1994 she created Lip Service: First Class Telephone Skills simply to help with a receptionist her husband had hired for his automotive repair business. Since then she has presented to thousands of business owners, managers and staff at conferences and on-site at businesses all over the country with a primary focus on the automotive, collision, parts and heavy duty truck industries. Certification• Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM)• AMI Graduate and Approved Trainer• Certified Trainer, Inscape Publishing Co. (DiSC © behavioral styles)

Professional AccomplishmentsMargie's family owns Seyfer Automotive, a general repair business, in Wheat Ridge, CO. After overhearing her husband's new receptionist on the phone, Margie created Lip Service: First Class Telephone Skills for Automotive Repair Businesses. The goal of that training is to aid businesses to attract and retain more customers by providing WOW customer service on the phone and in person. Margie has conducted training for thousands of small business owners from coast to coast. She has presented at automotive conferences, written articles for industry publications and is the author of "From Attitude to Zeal – 26 insights for energizing your life." She presents with a style that is both informative and exhilarating.

Mike Olson

WTI MANAGEMENT TRAINING DIRECTOR

WTI Classes• Financial Management• Group Facilitator• Labor Management• Leadership

Professional Background• Business owner - 15 years• Training instructor - 12 years• Dealership management - 8 years• Business consultant - 7 years

Certification AMI Certified Instructor Multiple management education completion certificates Volkswagen Diamond Management Professional AccomplishmentsMike has 39 years of experience in the automotive industry. Following the sale of his own business, Mike began studying repair shop management. The combination of his hands-on experience and management knowledge quickly made Mike an in-demand Consultant. Following several years of consulting work, Mike began developing management training programs which lead him to his current role as Director of Business Management for the WORLDPAC Training Institute. PersonalMike has devoted 30 years to coaching youth baseball. His coaching accomplishments include taking an age 14 team to their division World Series where they played against teams from different countries. Mike also enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.

• Marketing• Profit Improvement• Team Building

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Allen Osborne

WTI TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR

WTI Classes• Introduction to Volvo• Advanced Volvo Systems• Volvo Engine Management

Professional Background• WTI Technical Training Instructor• 20 years with Volvo as:

o Technical Trainero Shop Foremano Field Technical Specialist

• 10 years with Nissan as a Technical Trainer• Training curriculum development for Nissan and WTI

Certification• Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University• ASE Master Technician

Professional Accomplishments SAE presenter at a national convention Community college guest instructor Two terms as a high school auto shop teacher Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH club Allen was also selected by his peers as a representative instructor at technical meetings with Volvo’s engineering staff in Sweden. In addition, while with Nissan, Allen was chosen to write the technical class manual on suspension systems. PersonalAllen "Oz" Osborne is an avid hot rodder and has extensive experience working on an engine dyno. He has also participated in Bonneville land speed racing for 30 years and has set three land speed records. Allen is currently working on a team that intends to set a new wheel driven land speed record in excess of 500 mph.

Dan Marinucci


Dan Marinucci has been with WTI since the beginning of our program and is nationally renowned as both an instructor and writer. Dan teaches both theory and common issues in these fast paced classes with his unique instruction style and sharp sense of humor and wit. Dan is renowned for communicating timely, practical knowledge to both service and sales professionals in the auto repair industry. Whether writing for a trade journal or presenting a seminar to technicians, Dan crafts clear, concise messages by blending his straightforward communication style with his background as an ASE-certified technician. Utilizing his degree in journalism from Penn State, Dan began covering the auto service industry in 1976. For the last 18 years, he has written Motor Magazine’s monthly import repair column, Foreign Service, as well as major tech features. Readers of Crain’s Tire Business also have enjoyed his twice-monthly opinion column, Automotive Service, for 18 years. Dan also earned a degree from the School of Hard Knocks by selling automotive diagnostic equipment for three years. Dan specializes in electrical diagnosis and evaporative emission system testing as well as Japanese vehicle driveability. He has presented tech seminars nationally since 1993. From his office near Akron, Ohio, Dan has traveled to 38 states and many cities across Canada to teach his classes.

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Drew Wolfe


WTI Classes• MINI Engine II• MINI Engine III• MINI Body II• MINI Body III

Professional Background2007 – Present Bay area MINI Dealer Technician2004-2007 Eastbay BMW & MINI – Dealer Technician1997-2003 BMW of Concord – Dealer Technician and Shop Foreman1996-1997 Honda Acura of Concord – Dealer Technician1994-1995 Independent Shop - Smog TechnicianLos Positas College , Livermore CA– Automotive engineering Program Certification• BMW Master Tech level 1• MINI Master Tech• ASE Master Tech• California Smog Certified• MACS

Professional Accomplishments• 2004 BMW Technician of the Year

PersonalDrew lives in the Bay area and is married with a son. Drew coaches Little League and likes camping, fishing, and shooting.

Eric Scharping


WTI Classes• BMW Accessories Overview• BMW Body Systems II• BMW E65 Complete Vehicle• GT1 Hands-On

Professional Background• BMW Dealership Technician• Training Instructor• Training Curriculum Development• General Repair• Machinist

Certification• ASE L1• ASE Master• Associate Member of SAE• California Smog Technician License - Advanced• Factory Certified BMW Diagnostic Technician• MACS & IMACA Certified• Member of the BMW Car Club of America

Professional AccomplishmentsEric began his career as a machinist then moved to heavy equipment and truck repair before working in a general repair shop as a technician. Eric’s love affair with BMW began with a 1970 2002. Eric became a full time BMW technician in 1997 and is currently a technician at a Bay Area BMW dealership. Eric has been instructing and developing curriculum with the WTI since 2005. PersonalEric is married with one child.

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Ian Lebby


WTI Classes• Mercedes-Benz Body System II• Mercedes Service Complete Vehicle• Mercedes-Benz Engine II• Mercedes Transmission 722.6

Professional Background2006 – Present: Owner, Independent Mercedes Service2002 – 2006: Mercedes-Benz Shop Foreman1999 – 2002: Operations Manager, MZF Inc.1997 – 1999: Shop Foreman, European Motors of San Francisco1995 – 1997: Automotive Shop Foreman, Smythe European1992 – 1995: Automotive Shop Foreman, Autobahn Motors1986 – 1992: Automotive Shop Foreman and Line Technician, Stead Motors1982 – 1986: Automotive Line Technician, Mercedes-Benz Car Service Starting in 1977 in the UK, Ian began his automotive career working at a gas station in Tadcaster, England. Here he performed basic services to the Mercedes-Benz automobile as an apprentice until he moved to the USA in 1982. In the USA Ian quickly progressed through the dealership world to Shop Foreman status and achieved Master Guild Technician, the highest award possible, 2 years running. This award is based on several levels of testing and is only awarded to the top 30 highest scoring technicians in the USA – Ian tested against 3,000 to 5,000 dealership technicians and won with a score of 100%. This outstanding achievement is an excellent example of Ian's dedication to the Mercedes-Benz product. Certification• Degree in Electronic Engineering and Computer Technology• ASE Master Technician and L1• California Smog Certification• MACS Certified• Extensive automotive training courses• Automotive training courses - Hayward• Automotive transmission courses - Alameda• Small business management courses• CSI related classes

Professional Accomplishments• Automotive Master Guild Winner 1998/1999• Automotive Master Technician (4 years)

PersonalIan lives and works in California and is married with two children.

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Jeff Bach


Certifications• ASE Master• ASE L1• GM Certified Cadillac Master Technician• Ohio EPA Certified E-check Emissions Repair Technician• Ohio EPA Certified E-check Emissions Repair Instructor • IMACA Certified for Mobile Air Conditioning Systems • General Motors Technical Training Institute

o Completed Automotive Systems Trainingo Automotive Electrical Systems and Wiring Diagramso Drivability and Engine Performanceo Emissions Controlso Engine Repair and Diagnosticso Automatic and Manual Transmissionso Steering and Suspension Systemso Drive Axles and Differentialso Specialized Electronics Training Io Specialized Electronics Training IIo Cadillac Training o Electronic Fuel Injection Systemso Cadillac Electrical Systems

Jeff Bach has owned and operated CRT Automotive in Batavia ,OH since 1983. Jeff writes a regular column “Tech to Tech” for AutoInc magazine since 1998. Jeff is active in his local votech schools and ASA group. Jeff has dedicated his shop to Hybrid vehicle repair and rebuilding. Jeff is an expert on the Toyota Prius and has rebuilt many salvaged Priuses from the ground up. Jeff loves automotive electronics and diagnostics and was instrumental in early research on using current probes and scopes for diagnostics.

Jimmy Abercrombie


Jimmy Abercrombie has been a Volvo Factory Trainer for 21 years, prior to this he was a Volvo dealership technician and a Ford dealership tech. Jimmy is a Volvo Master, ASE Master, ASE L1, and an ASE top scorer in 1985.

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Jim Newkirk


WTI Classes• VW Engine II

Professional BackgroundJim Newkirk’s career in the automotive industry started in 1976 when he began working at an independent repair shop; his primary responsibilities were drivability diagnostics of European and Asian vehicles. Jim has a total of 32 years in the industry and for the past 15 years he has worked with Identifix. Jim is currently the Identifix European Team Leader/Carline Specialist with expertise in VW/Audi, Volvo, Jaguar, Rover, and Honda/Acura. Jim has also authored service articles for publications such as Auto Inc. and Motor Service Magazine Certification• ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician• ASE L1 Advanced Diagnostic Certification• Bosch BSC3 Automotive Diesel Injection• Goodyear Advanced Automotive Electricity and Electronics• Goodyear Automotive Diagnostic Specialist• Goodyear Import Fuel Injection• Mobile Air Conditioning Society Certification (MACS)

Professional AccomplishmentsJim conducts training classes and seminars on a regular basis. Some of the groups he has trained include: The North Central Tire Dealers and Suppliers Association, Automotive Technicians of Minnesota, The Northland Dynamometer Association, The Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association, Under Car Specialists Inc., Amoco Certicare, The Automotive Service Association of Minnesota, The Automotive Service Association National Convention (CARS) and The Automotive Service Professionals Association of Pennsylvania and Kansas. Jim has appeared as a guest speaker and featured discussion panel member on a syndicated east coast automotive radio talk show and is a regular contributor to the 'Identifix Update', the Identifix technician newsletter. In addition, Jim has also served on the Hennepin County Votech Automotive Advisory Committee and as a judge at the annual VICA Automotive Skills Olympics. PersonalJim lives in St. Louis Park, MN. He plays string bass in the bluegrass/gospel band Singleton Street and enjoys hunting, sporting clays and other outdoor activities, dabbles with home computers and tries to keep up with his 2 sons, Chris and Alex.

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Johann Chua


WTI Classes• Mercedes Engine II• Mercedes Engine III

Professional Background2007 Mercedes Benz Master Guild Award 1996-Present Mercedes Benz Master Technician2002- Present Beshoff Motorcars - Mercedes Benz Dealer San Jose Ca.1997- 2002 Autobahn Motors - Mercedes Benz dealer in Belmont Ca.1994- 1997 Mercedes Benz of San Francisco - Mercedes Benz Dealer1983- 1993 Swedish Auto Factory - Independent shop specializing in Saab Certifications• ASE Master• BS Business Operations Management & BS Aviation Technology. Golden Gate

University San Francisco 1994• Sequoia Automotive Institute – Automotive Technology Certificate 1984

Professional Accomplishments1984 Private pilot license1991 Commercial pilot license1991 Instrument pilot license1991 Multi engine pilot license2006-Present -Hollister Glider Club - part time tow pilot PersonalJohann lives in San Francisco, CA with his wife and two children. When Johann is not working he enjoys, scuba diving, flying, and motorcycles.

John Thornton


John Thornton is well known throughout the industry as a top trainer, diagnostic technician, and writer. John has over 25 years of diagnostic experience and is an ASE Master. John owns Protec Auto in Naperville, IL. John does mobile diagnostics for numerous shops in the greater Chicago area.

Luke Murray


Luke Murray is a BMW aftermarket specialty technician. Luke has 25 years of experience, the last 10 as a BMW tech. Luke is a 7 year member of BIMRS; a BMW aftermarket information networking group. Luke Murray is an ASE Master and L1 tech. Luke’s extensive BMW knowledge and smooth teaching style makes the time pass quickly.

Scot Manna


Scot Manna owns and operates MB Automotive in Des Plaines, IL. Scot is a top trainer and diagnostics expert, training nationwide and writing articles. Scot is well known in the vehicle diagnostics and repair industry. Scot was AC Delco Technician of the Millennia in 2006.

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Tony Callas


WTI Classes• The Complete Porsche 993• Porsche Engine Management II

Professional BackgroundTony began his career at his father's shop in Austin, Texas where he was introduced to Porsches and professional racing at an early age. His base automotive knowledge was acquired at Don's Bug Shop in Sealy, Texas by Don & Harold Carr. He then worked for a few Houston area dealerships and received factory training in Porsche, Audi, VW, and BMW before working at two predominate independent Porsche repair facilities in the Southern California area being Edelweiss Porschaus, Adrian Gang and Redline Service, Pete Zimmerman. Tony currently owns and operates Callas Rennsport in Torrance, California. Callas Rennsport specializes in all aspects of Porsche, BMW & Mini repair. Maintenance & Restoration. Professional Accomplishments2004 – 2007: IMSA World Challenge Cup – Team Manager2001: Le Mans GT Winner & Mechanic of the Year2000 – 2002 Team Clayton Cunningham – #1 Mechanic1998 – 2000: Team Reiser Callas Racing – Principle1996 – 1998: Team Roock – Crew Chief1996 – 1998: Team Rohr – #1 Mechanic1992 to Present: Shop Owner of Callas Rennsport1987 – 1988: Team Alex Tradd, Trans Am Racing – Mechanic1987 – 1988: Team Jim Bell, American Indy Series – MechanicFounding member of P – Gruppe – a Porsche Aftermarket Organization PersonalTony has been married 4 years to Kelly Callas. Tony also enjoys camping, riding bicycles and talking about all automobiles.

Nathan Canson

WTI / MBZ - AUTOBAHN MOTORS

WTI Classes• Sprinter Werkshop – 2002 to Present

Professional background• WTI Training Instructor• Mercedes Benz Dealership Technician• 2000-2009 Dodge Dealership Tech• 1993-2000 Chrysler Jeep Dealership Tech

Certifications• Sprinter certified by Dodge• Chrysler Master Technician • Star Certified Mercedes Benz• Mercedes Benz Master Tech course work completed• Viper certified• Cummins Engine diesel tech• Hummer tech• ASE Master and L1

Nathan started his career in the Army in 1983, working as a technician. After the Army and Community College, Nathan worked as a tech for Montgomery Wards and then on to a Chrysler dealership in 1993. In 2000 Nathan moved on to a Dodge dealership, specializing on Sprinter vehicles. Currently, Nathan works at a Mercedes Benz dealer in California. Nathan’s extensive knowledge and experience on the Sprinter platform makes him uniquely qualified to teach, systems operation, diagnosis, and common problems.

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Kashif Rizvi

Kashif Rizvi is currently in charge of all customer support for ZF passenger car and light duty truck transmissions. Kashif’s duties include; technical support, technical call center, warranty support, transmission remanufacturing, parts support for transmission and chassis parts. Kashif graduated from Kettering University in 2004, he began his career with ZF as a student in 2000. Kashif started in the heavy duty off-highway and commercial division of ZF, he later transferred to the passenger car and light duty transmission division. Kashif is in charge of ZF light duty transmission training, he is intimately familiar with all aspects of ZF transmissions including, design, operation, diagnostics, programming, and common problems and solutions.

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