TRAINERS
Kris Lewis brings a unique combination of experience to teaching, including ‘almost everything’. In addition to decades in a shop focusing on drivability and electrical, he worked with an automotive radio program and mentored many technicians through in-shop training before transitioning into local training and a hotline service in the mid-2000s. In 2011 Kris joined The Automotive Training Group as a part time trainer, and quickly decided that as a full-time trainer he could pass on the years of experience to more technicians. Since then he has traveled the US and Canada delivering ATG training seminars, focusing on practical strategies that he feels are best learned through great interaction with the audience. His enthusiasm isn’t limited to his audience – his mentoring to fellow trainers led to the creation of the position of Director of Training in 2016. ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, ASE L1 Certified, ASE A9 Diesel Certified, ASE C1 Service Consultant Certified, i-ATN Sponsoring Member, Diag.net Sponsoring Member, ATG Trainer Since 2011 | Awards – ASA-NJ – Shop of the Year, AASP – NJ – Rookie of the Year | Mechanics Education Association, Instructor, Tech Support Hotline 2004-2007, Assistant Trainer for: “Up Your Voltage” 4 days Hybrid Training w/ Craig Van Battenburg ACDC 2006, Hybrid Training 3 day course w/ Jerry Truglia A.T.T.S. inc 2006, Hybrid Training USMC Okinawa Japan w/ Jerry Truglia A.T.T.S. inc 2010
Paul Schlacht is an automotive technical trainer based in Cleveland, Ohio. Paul has over 40 years of experience in the automotive field, including 10 years as a mobile tech specializing in EV’s and electrical problems. His easy smile and good sense of humor make him a highly skilled and effective trainer, able to connect with the students. Paul is also a licensed FAA A&P aircraft mechanic and holds a Bachelors Degree in Business administration. Paul has performed contract training for the past 13 years, all over the country, for companies such as ATG, Repairify, TechFix, Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers and others. Paul studied for a Master’s Degree in Career and Technical Teacher Education at Kent State University. ASE Certifications include Master Tech, L1 and L3
Chris Nosalek is the founder of Electron Automotive, the largest Hybrid and Electric vehicle specialists in California who also have their own remanufacturing facility for Hybrid and Electric vehicle batteries. With an education from California Polytechnic University of Pomona for Mechatronic Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) and teaching at Golden West College for 5 years he is equipped with the essential skills needed to today’s modern vehicles along with the Hybrid and Electric vehicles that are emerging. Chris is still involved, on a daily basis, with the operations of the business. He is likely to be found working with his technicians on diagnostics or designing new test equipment for the most recent vehicles. His education extends beyond the automotive industry and includes the following degrees and certifications. * Mathematics, * Physics, * Science, * Liberal Arts, * Engine Performance and Drive-ability; * A1 | Engine Repair | 6/30/2022 | Current, * A2 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | 6/30/2022 | Current, * A3 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 6/30/2022 | Current, * A4 | Suspension and Steering | 6/30/2022 | Current, * A5 | Brakes | 6/30/2022 | Current, * A6 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 6/30/2022 | Current, * A7 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 6/30/2022 | Current, * A8 | Engine Performance | 6/30/2022 | Current, * C1 | Automobile Service Consultant | 6/30/2025 | Current, * G1 | Auto Maintenance and Light Repair | 6/30/2025 | Current, * L1 | Automobile Advanced Engine Performance | 6/30/2022 | Current, * L3 | Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle | 6/30/2022 | Current, * P2 | Automobile Parts | 6/30/2025 | Current, * S6 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 6/30/2025 | Current, * T6 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 6/30/2025 | Current, * X1 | Exhaust Systems | 6/30/2025 | Current
Rick Kelley has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry including 23 years at Buck’s Automotive in Tucson AZ where he specialized in drivability and electrical. As a Mobile Diagnostic technician and trainer, he brings his firsthand knowledge to the classroom. Rick is an ASE certified Master Technician with advanced certificates in L1 and X1. As a National Champion in the VICA Skill Olympics (now known as SkillsUSA) during high school, he was able to continue his education by attending Arizona Automotive Institute on scholarship. Rick also competed in the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium contest from 1999-2003 placing in the top 4 nationally in every contest. Rick is on the advisory committee for his local high school automotive program and also a judge for his local SkillsUSA contests.
