Automotive Collision Repair Technology (ACRT) Advisory Committee

The Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry into one or more of the many service branches of the expanding automotive collision repair and maintenance fields. This program will also meet the needs of those in the adult community interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to repair and maintain the appearance and value of their personal vehicles.

Career Options Auto Design Engineer, Insurance Estimator/Adjuster, Owner/Operator/Manager (Independent or Dealer), Specialist in Body Work, Specialist in Painting, Working Foreman

ACRT Department/Faculty:

Faculty: Ron Palmer
Department phone: (415) 457-8811, ext. 8532

ACRT Program Information:

View full program information at http://academics.marin.edu/program/acrt

 

Advisory Committee Members: 

  • Fernando Oliveira, Service Manager, Porsche Marin/Indigo Auto Group
  • Russ Oertel, Recruiting Manager, Hansel Auto Group
  • Merrilee Alvarado, Director of Employee Culture & Community Relations, Hansel Auto Group
  • Charlie Goodman, Checkers Classic Cars
  • Savannah Simms, Sales Manager, Price Simms Automotive Group
  • Robert Kane, Service Manager, Mercedes Benz
  • Aston Martin, Service Manager, Tesla
  • Vince Vandell, Operations Director, Marin Luxury Cars
  • Jay Hansen, Technical Service Manager, Marin Luxury Cars
  • Diana Kennedy, General Manager, Volvo Cars Marin/Price Simms Automotive Group
  • Darren Rees, Automotive Apprenticeship Coordinator, Northern California
  • Scott Xuereb, CA Representative, Snap-On Industrial Division
  • Brian Smith, Toyota Marin
  • Cindy Ogawa, Porsche Cars North America
  • Blake Andros, Blakes' Auto Body
  • Rhody Ringrose, Rhodwork
  • John Nirenstein, Phoenix Restorations
  • Ken Boatright, Ken's California Auto Body
  • Aaron Lofrano, Lofrano & Sons
  • Ron Palmer, CTE Department Chair, Instructor, College of Marin 
  • Mark Barrall, Instructor, College of Marin
  • Nick Fara, Instructor, College of Marin