Spring 2025

Section 5076 of ATL110
Internal Combustion Engine Theory and Repair -- : Jan 15 - May 14 2025
The new ATL program has prerequisites of ATL 101 and ATL 161 for most classes. If you are a returning student please visit https://itt.santarosa.edu/new-atl-program-guide-existing-students for how to file a Prerequisite Equivalency form to use your completed Auto or DET courses.

Section 5123 of ATL230
Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain -- : Jan 14 - May 13 2025
The new ATL program has prerequisites of ATL 101 and ATL 161 for most classes. If you are a returning student please visit https://itt.santarosa.edu/new-atl-program-guide-existing-students for how to file a Prerequisite Equivalency form to use your completed Auto or DET courses.

Section 5125 of ATL240
Medium Heavy Truck Brakes and Suspension -- : Jan 15 - May 14 2025
The new ATL program has prerequisites of ATL 101 and ATL 161 for most classes. If you are a returning student please visit https://itt.santarosa.edu/new-atl-program-guide-existing-students for how to file a Prerequisite Equivalency form to use your completed Auto or DET courses.

Section 5925 of ATL161
Mobile Electrical Systems 1 -- : Jan 16 - May 15 2025
This course is one of the prerequisites for most the other ATL courses along ATL 101. Please consider taking this your first semester as an ATL Student.

Fall 2024

Section 1357 of ATL110
Internal Combustion Engine Theory and Repair -- : Aug 19 - Dec 09 2024
The new ATL program has prerequisites of ATL 101 and ATL 161 for most classes. If you are a returning student please visit ATL Program Guide for existing students on how to file a Prerequisite Equivalency form to use your completed Auto or DET courses.

Section 1479 of ATL280
Medium Heavy Truck Preventive Maintenance Inspection -- : Aug 22 - Dec 12 2024
The new ATL program has prerequisites of ATL 101 and ATL 161 for most classes. If you are a returning student please visit ATL Program Guide for existing students on how to file a Prerequisite Equivalency form to use your completed Auto or DET courses.

Section 1484 of ATL290
Mobile Hydraulic Systems -- : Aug 22 - Dec 12 2024
The new ATL program has prerequisites of ATL 101 and ATL 161 for most classes. If you are a returning student please visit ATL Program Guide for existing students on how to file a Prerequisite Equivalency form to use your completed Auto or DET courses.

Section 2158 of ATL161
Mobile Electrical Systems 1 -- : Aug 20 - Dec 10 2024

Monday

  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMLounibos Hall 2370Santa Rosa Campus

Tuesday

  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMLounibos Hall 2370Santa Rosa Campus

Thursday

  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMLounibos Hall 2370Santa Rosa Campus

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - Sonoma State University

Associate of Arts, Social and Behavioral Science - Santa Rosa Junior College

Associate of Arts, Automotive Technology - Santa Rosa Junior College

Associate of Science, Diesel Equipment Technology - Santa Rosa Junior College

High School - Analy High School

Work and Consulting Experience

Technical Service Representative - Garton Tractor  2010 - 2016

Feild Service Manager - Garton Tractor  2010 - 2016

Service Writer / Warranty Administrator - Garton Tractor  2010 - 2016

Service Technician - Garton Tractor 2010 - 2016

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic - US ARMY Reserve 2007 - 2010

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic - US ARMY 2004 - 2007

Assistant Manager - CSK Auto 2001 - 2004

 

Professional Areas of Interest

Currently certified in the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Designations:

Maintenance and Light Repair Technician - G1

Master Automotive Technician  - A1-A9

Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - T1-T8

Advanced Level Specialist - L1, L2 & L3

Parts Specialist - P1

Service Consultant - C1

Undercar Specialist - X1

ASE ID: ASE-1371-4625

Professional Involvement and Community Service

Academic Senator Area 11 - 2017- Present

Department Chair - 2019 - Present

NC3 Instructor in the following areas:

Snap-On Prolink Ultra
Repair Connect (ShopKey)
Battery Maintenance, Starting, Charging and Diagnostics 
Multimeter
Torque Applications, Mechanical and Electrical Torque
Precision Measuring Instruments
Tire Pressure Monitor System

Presentations and Publications

Contributor to Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment 2019 CDX Learning Systems