“Mitchell 1 is proud to join with NACAT to honor those who have demonstrated a commitment to educational excellence in the automotive repair industry,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director, Mitchell 1. “David Rodriguez has an outstanding reputation as an instructor and we feel he is an excellent choice for this award. Everyone at Mitchell 1 would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to David on his achievement.”
Rodriguez has been working in the automotive industry for 24 years and is currently a professor for the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GMASEP) at the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) in Twin Falls, Idaho. He has been teaching at CSI for 14 years and has been an ASE certified Master Technician for 21 years. He currently holds 15 ASE certifications and has obtained the level of World Class Technician with General Motors.
Rodriguez started his automotive education in high school and went on to graduate from the GMASEP program at CSI. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Idaho State University and continues his professional development by attending annual conferences as a guest and presenter. He says he has a passion for cars and modern technology and stays current with the industry by running his own small business repairing vehicles as well as continuing automotive training with General Motors.
His students have attained various achievements such as winning the SkillsUSA national completion and medaling regularly at the state level. Rodriguez says the most important success he recognizes in his students is that most are gainfully employed and succeeding in their chosen careers.
Selection criteria for the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year award requires that a master automotive technician excel on all ASE automotive tests, including A1 – A8 (Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance) and the L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Exam).
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About Mitchell 1:
Headquartered in Poway, California, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the motor vehicle industry for over 95 years. The Mitchell 1 family of products includes a complete line of integrated software solutions to help auto, medium and heavy truck professionals improve productivity and profitability. ProDemand® optimized with SureTrack® is the most complete solution for OEM and real-world repair information. Manager™ SE is the industry standard for mechanical estimating and shop management information. The SocialCRM shop marketing service delivers automated marketing and customer outreach tools to help shop owners improve their bottom line profits. For the commercial trucking segment, Mitchell 1 TruckSeries provides information required to estimate labor times, diagnose and repair all makes of Class 4-8 trucks. Mitchell 1 is a recipient of the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence award. For more information about Mitchell 1 products and services, visit the company’s website at www.mitchell1.com.
