ASE Recognizes Field Managers Network

July 7, 2022

Field managers are located throughout the United States to help students and employers make connections across the industry.

July 7, 2022—The ASE Education Foundation is recognizing the Field Managers Network. 

According to a press release, ASE Education Foundation Field Managers help schools achieve ASE accreditation, work with local employers with the interest of the schools in mind, help place students in entry-level positions throughout the industry, and more.

“ASE Education Foundation field managers are the ‘face’ of the foundation,” said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president, in the press release. “They serve as brand ambassadors for both ASE and the foundation. One of the field managers’ most important jobs is helping to facilitate entry-level workplace opportunities for students in the automotive, collision and medium/heavy duty truck service and repair field.”

Field Managers facilitate important connections between employers, students, and schools in the following territories: 

  • Kate Amrol, New Hampshire 
  • Mike Batchelor, Southeast 
  • Ken Benson, Northeast 
  • Bill Carrico, Virginia 
  • Walt Commans, Northwest
  • George Dykstra, Maine and Vermont 
  • Rob Ferguson, Great Plains 
  • Jim Goepfrich, Florida 
  • Ron Kato, California
  • Dan Klecker, Wisconsin 
  • Mike Lehn, the Dakotas  
  • Frank Lynch, South Central
  • Dennis Miller, Minnesota
  • Tony Molla, Texas 
  • Jim Pressly, North Carolina 
  • John Romano, South Carolina 
  • Mike Terrey, Southwest
  • Tom Yoder, Western Pennsylvania
  • Mark Zeigler, Northern Colorado
About the Author

Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters

The Ratchet+Wrench staff reporters have a combined two-plus decades of journalism and mechanical repair experience.

Sponsored Recommendations

Valvoline Partner Solutions

We arm you with products that build trust, tools that unlock productivity, and training that drives business performance, so you feel confident in where your...

Grow the business you know

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Solutions that drive results

Connect with Valvoline experts to increase operational efficiency and customer loyalty – from Valvoline-funded promotions to hands-on training, we’re here to...

Free Resources for Shops Like Yours

View insights, research and solutions curated specifically for shops like yours.