Learn from the best, the Garage Guru Master Trainers. Experts in the automotive repair industry, our Master Trainers are ready to share their knowledge with you.
Certifications:
- ASE-Certified Master Technician
- ASE-Certified Master Engine Machinist
Bio:
As a Master Trainer for DRiV, Mark’s automotive career started with a position as a college-certified mechanic working for a GM dealership. Since then, he has held positions of increasing responsibility and skill within the independent repair industry, and currently delivers training across all vehicle systems. Mark enjoys the challenges that come with the job and continues to pursue excellence and professionalism, with an emphasis on the needs of the customer, as his driving source for gaining more knowledge and information. His goal is to teach the next generation of technicians to understand the complexities of advancing automotive technology, training technicians to effectively diagnose and repair vehicles of today and to prepare them for vehicles of the future.
Favorite Car:
1971 Ford Mustang Mach1
Fun Fact:
Mark loves Mexican food, laughing at a good joke, telling a great story, catching a movie and woodworking.
Certifications:
- ASE-Certified Master Technician
- ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
Bio:
Based out of the Dallas, Texas, facility, Gary recently joined the Garage Gurus trainer team after spending the past five years with the Garage Gurus as a technical product specialist. His career spans over 30 years in the automotive industry, primarily at independent repair shops as a technician, service advisor and manager. Gary looks forward to sharing his knowledge in the service bay as well as his expertise in efficiency and productivity within the shop.
Favorite Car:
Ford’s infamous GT40
Fun Fact:
Gary is married with two sons and a daughter. When he isn’t in the shop, he enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing.
Certifications:
- ASE-Certified Master Technician
- ASE Advanced Level Specialist
- ASE-Certified Undercar Specialist
- ASE-Certified Medium/Heavy Truck Mechanic
- ASE-Certified Collision Repair Technician
- ASE-Certified Parts Consultant
- ASE-Certified Service Consultant
- Master Certified Worldwide Trainer for Volkswagen Corporation
- High Voltage Certified Technician
- Certified Vehicle Fire and Explosion Investigator
Bio:
Bill has spent his entire career in the automotive industry, from building and racing cars and trucks as a teenager to beginning his professional career at a Ford dealership in the parts department while still in high school. After a short stint there, his desire to wrench took over and he moved into the service department. Since that time, he has performed nearly every service department role imaginable, including body shop roles and even classic car restoration. Bill’s career has now taken him to a position where he specializes in adult learning and customer service as a Master Trainer for DRiV, covering the Northeast region of the United States.
Favorite Car:
Any one of the Camaros in his personal collection
Fun Fact:
When he isn't working in his own shop restoring a car, you can find Bill in the woods racing/riding dirt bikes, out riding one of his motorcycles, on his boat relaxing or in his basement working toward his Master Modeler certificate.