The ASE Education Foundation has announced its newly appointed officers and board members for the coming year, with industry leaders stepping into key roles to help guide the organization’s mission of workforce development in the automotive service sector.
Dwayne Myers, president and CEO of Dynamic Automotive, will serve as the new chair of the foundation. Brian LaCroix, an automotive instructor at Capital Region BOCES, has been named vice chair, while Jim Sennett, manager of automotive repair programs for the American Automobile Association (AAA), will serve as treasurer. Fay Watts, technical support operations (TSO) technician development manager for Ford, has been appointed as secretary. Joelle Pollak, co-founder of Promotive, will continue contributing to the board in the role of past chair.
In addition to the officer appointments, the foundation has welcomed two new board members: Andrew Graham, an automotive instructor at Forsyth Central High School in Georgia, and Doug Wilberg, senior manager of the Military Transitions Program at Caliber Collision Centers. Both began their three-year terms at the start of the year.
Meanwhile, several board members have completed their service and are departing from their roles. Those leaving the board include Mitch Becker, operations specialist at Protech Automotive Solutions; Dennis Harden, retired chief of career and technical education for the Iowa Department of Education; Eric Kenar, former manager of the technician environment and service technical college for General Motors; and Trey Michael, former board chair and director of career and technical education and career pathways at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
“We thank these officers and board members for generously sharing their time and expertise to guide the ASE Education Foundation,” said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. “As we address the technician shortage and advance significant initiatives in the coming year, their experience and knowledge will be indispensable. We appreciate all foundation board members, past and present, for their active participation and unwavering interest in the future of the transportation industry.”
The ASE Education Foundation works to support the automotive industry by developing career pathways, fostering technician training, and collaborating with educators to ensure a skilled workforce. With the new leadership in place, the foundation aims to continue its efforts to tackle industry challenges and enhance education and career opportunities for aspiring automotive professionals.
