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1 TECH NEWSPUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCEASE HONORS THE BEST OF THE BESTTHE NEWASE EDUCATION FOUNDATIONDANER TORRESA TECHNICIAN S STORYNEW EPA REQUIREMENTS pring/Summer 2018 ASE TECH NEWS SPRING / SUMMER 2018 1 From the President of ASETIM ZILKEASE President & CEOE xpertise in an area is much more than competence. It means having a deeper understanding, above average skills, and a dose of creativity, all combining to get the job done at a high level. Many sports fans agree that LeBron James is an expert at basketball and he does have all of these qualities. Most of us would also agree that, if we need a cavity filled, we would rather have an expert dentist than a competent one. For the important things in life, we want an ASE, we help to identify experts in automotive service, so we have, for more than 40 years, had a role in finding the best of the best when it comes to technicians and specialists in our industry.

2 Together with our sponsors, we recognize a number of super experts in the field every year. Last November, we honored 47 ASE Certified individuals from across the country and across the industry. Take a look at page 4 to learn more about those top performers. And, to dig a little deeper, read a profile of one of those award winners on page 8. Daner Torres, an ASE Certified Master who works at Wentworth Subaru in Portland, Oregon, is a true inspiration. As a teenage immigrant from Cuba, Daner first had to learn English before he could focus on automotive technology. He was named the Subaru-U/ASE Master Automotive Technician of the Year in ASE, we also strive to continuously improve education and training for the automotive industry. That is where our sister organizations come in. NATEF and AYES have merged to become the ASE Education Foundation, keeping the same mission of educating the workforce of tomorrow.

3 ATMC is now the ASE Training Managers Council (but keeps the same acronym). The annual ATMC Training Benchmark Survey has just been released, showing many training statistics and tends. Be sure to check out the full report at , if you haven t heard, the EPA now requires Section 609 credentials from an authorized organization (such as ASE) for everyone who purchases R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerants (in containers of 2 pounds or larger). Find out what this means for you on page the Need for Section 609 CredentialsBy Dave Cappert, ASE Campus & 609 AdministratorNew EPA RequirementDon t be caught off-guard by a new EPA rule requiring you to show your Section 609 credentials in order to purchase R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerants in containers of 2 pounds or EPA has long required technicians who service motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) systems to successfully complete a Section 609 program through an EPA-authorized organization.

4 The new rule, effective January 1, 2018, calls for proof of that credential when purchasing the most common motor vehicle refrigerants. Proof can be in the form of a certificate or wallet card. If you have earned the credential and can produce proof, you are ready for the new what if you haven t earned it, or have earned it but can t find your proof? ASE can you have never earned this credential, or if you earned it before 2015 and want to be up to speed on the latest refrigerants and regulations, ASE can get you through this, with two options:If you earned your credential through ASE s Section 609 program, but cannot find your certificate or wallet card, we can verify your record and provide a duplicate for a nominal charge. The duplicate credentials request form can be found at Remember, every technician who services motor vehicle air conditioners must be trained and credentialed by an EPA-approved organization.

5 Now, anyone who purchases R-134a and R-1234yf (in containers of 2 pounds or larger) must be able to prove that they have earned this credential. The quickest and most convenient method is online using a credit card; go to to enroll. If you pass the online quiz, you may immediately print a 60-day temporary credential while you wait for your permanent credentials in the mail. If you choose to use the printed booklet, mail your completed quiz to ASE with payment (quizzes not accepted via fax). It normally takes several weeks for mailed quizzes to be graded and to receive your credentials. The booklet is free; you pay when you submit your quiz for scoring. Order your booklet at ASE TECH NEWS SPRING / SUMMER 2018 ASE TECH NEWS SPRING / SUMMER 2018 3 Last November, 47 ASE Certified professionals from across the country came together at the ASE Board of Governors meeting in San Diego for an awards ceremony recognizing their achievements, as top scorers on ASE certification tests, as high level on-the-job performers and as examples of excellence in action within their communities.

6 Thirty-six companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors. ASE has recognized the best of the best in our industry for more than 40 years, said Tim Zilke, ASE President and CEO. The enthusiasm and professionalism displayed by our award winners testifies to the high quality of individuals who wear the ASE Blue Seal. We are proud to have them as part of the ASE family. Some of the candidates for these national industry awards are selected from a list of high scorers on ASE certification tests. Others are chosen by the award sponsors based on company-specific criteria. Recommendations are sought from employers to ascertain that the individual demonstrates excellence not only on the ASE tests, but also on the job.

7 Parameters for the award winner selections are set by the sponsors. ASE acts only as a facilitator and host of these awards. Not surprisingly, there are always many more deserving candidates than there are awards to of the elite ASE Certified professionals come together to be honored at the annual ASE Technician Awards ceremony held every November at different locations throughout the United join us in congratulating the 2017 ASE awardees, and set a goal to aim for excellence on your ASE tests and in your career. Who knows? Maybe your name will be here next TITLEWINNERCITYSTATEEMPLOYER2017 ASE Award WinnersHonda/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearMidas International/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearI-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the YearMotor Age Training/ASE Master Automobile & L1 Technician of the YearAcura/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearMitchell1/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the FutureMerchant s Tire & Auto Centers/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearNational Tire & Battery Southeast/ASE Automobile Technician of the YearChris RoberdsChristopher BradleyKurt MoneyKevin DwyerRichard LyonsJacob TullyJohn HughesHeath BomarMcKinneyWestmontSanta RosaClarksvilleAuburnKissimmeeMidlothian AcworthTXILCATNWAFLVAGAH onda Cars of McKinneyMidasShotwell Body & PaintAvis

8 Budget GroupAcura of SeattleBMW STEP Training ProgramMerchant s Tire & Auto CenterAxalta Coating Systems/ASE Refinish Technician of the YearChrysler/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the YearBridgestone Retail Operations /ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearGM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearBodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the YearFreightliner/Western Star/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the YearCengage Learning/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearGM/ASE Service Consultant of the YearBig O Tires/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearDelco Remy/ASE Master M/H Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician of the YearByrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the YearGM/ASE Parts Consultant of the YearBosch/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearGates/ASE Master Automobile & L1 Technician of the YearChrysler/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearUSAF/ASE Technician of the Year (Sponsored by GM)Gabriel MirandaChad EismontJonathan FisherBryan RasmussonTerence KolocBrian StevensJames TruxalNicole TraasSean MurphyJames ZurnNorman ChapmanDale HuffinesDavid LangRob VicelliJames YanuzzelliSSgt Michael BrooksMiamiHunkerCamp HillWausauNorwood GretnaNew CarlisleWilliamsonGilbertNew PragueCentraliaMt.

9 PleasantAlbuquerqueVilla ParkParlinNavarreFLPAPAWIMNNEOHNYAZMNWAT XNMILNJFLIn-n-Out Auto BodyRon Lewis Chrysler Jeep DodgeFirestone Complete Auto CareKocourek ChevroletLenzen Chevrolet BuickTruck Center Companies OmahaSinclair Community CollegeCavallaro Neubauer ChevroletBig O TiresRyder SystemsSouth Puget Sound Community CollegeSisk MotorsIndependent Vehicle ServiceRob s AutomotiveBuhler Chrysler Jeep Dodge RamUnited States Air ForceNational Tire & Battery The enthusiasm and professionalism displayed by our award winners testifies to the high quality of individuals who wear the ASE Blue Seal. We are proud to have them as part of the ASE family. TIM ZILKE ASE President and CEOASE HONORSTHE BEST OF THE BEST4 ASE TECH NEWS SPRING / SUMMER 2018 AWARD TITLEWINNERCITYSTATEEMPLOYER2017 ASE Award Winners ( .. continued)TECHNET Professional/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearLexus/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearToyota/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearZF/ASE Aftermarket Master Automobile Technician of the YearTire Kingdom/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearVolvo/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearToyota/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the YearSteven NeifferTimothy PuttFrank GasparTimothy SincebaughBrian Woodstock Xavier BrownRaymond PattersonHavreEnolaCortlandt ManorAuburnJupiterCorvallisVistaMTPANYNY FLORCAB ergren Transmission & Auto CareBobby Rahal LexusCurry ToyotaSincebaugh AutomotiveTire KingdomSheppard MotorsToyota CarlsbadNational Tire & Battery West/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearPronto Smart Choice/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearNissan/ASE

10 Master Automobile Technician of the YearSnap-on/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the YearNavistar/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the YearSnap-on/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearPep Boys/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearSubaru/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearNavistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the YearRepairPal/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearInfiniti/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearSpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearNavistar/ASE Parts Specialist of the YearSnap-on/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the YearPPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the YearSubaru University/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the YearSteve DziedzicKevin FraserThomas LeySteven RemusKenneth AllenSteven SellersAntonio CarrilloChristopher JohnsonJay SchickMichael AubreyBrian MessingerPatrick SaccoJordan CoxBryce AndersenBrian YoderDaner TorresOswegoEsthervilleRocklinRiverviewT ucsonColumbusHuttoChesapeakeRockfordWest SpringfieldSlatingtonMarreroAltoonaHasti ngsHuntingdonPortlandILIACAFLAZINTXVAMIM APALAIAMNPAORN ational Tire & BatteryS & R Auto and TireFuture Nissan of RosevilleSoutheastern Freight LinesRWC GroupTrucksEldon s Automotive ServicePep SubaruWest Michigan International TrucksSpartan Auto Care CenterBennett Infiniti of AllentownSpeeDee Oil Change & Auto ServiceO Halloran InternationalRaymond Auto BodyStuckey Ford Collision CenterWentworth SubaruCollective Efforts Create SolutionsThe industry is facing a challenge.