Over 30 years in the automotive field with experience and management training in parts, service, and vehicle sales and repair. Aftermarket and dealership level experience in sales, staffing, day to day management, and inventory control. Added sales experience with Lotus Cars and while Manager of a Lotus/Aston Martin Parts/Service Dept. In Houston, Texas was able to provide sales potential information which helped Lotus Cars U.K. decide to build the U.S. spec Lotus Elise introduced in 2004. Certifications held (due for renewal)ASE A1 to A8 (Master Auto Technician)ASE Auto/Heavy Truck Parts, Service Writing, and non-structural body analysis.Previous member of Aston Martin Technicians GuildVolvo certified Gold level Parts AdvisorNumerous tech schools including Dodge, Volvo, Lotus, and Aston MartinHave worked and served as Texas Dept.of Health Emergency Medical Technician with Ft. Bend Cnty EMS and the Stafford Fire Dept.While with Stafford, besides basic fire training through the TAMU fire school, received hazmat firefighting training and certification.Completed training in 1975 to serve as armed security officer on a Federal site in Austin, Texas and recently completed CHL training and certification for the State of Texas.