Santa Barbara City College Automotive Service & Technology

Faculty & Staff

 

Bob Stockero, Instructor F/T


Background: Bachelor of Science (Occupational Studies), Associate Degree, Community College Life Teaching Credential, automotive instructor since 1986, 10 years trade experience, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, ASE Certified Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, EA Licensed Smog Check Technician, Certified in Automotive Computer Systems by Ford and General Motors, Certified California Bureau of Auto Repair Emissions Instructor
E-Mail: stockero@sbcc.edu
 
 

Tim Gilles, Instructor F/T

Background: Master's Degree (Occupational Education), Community College Life Teaching Credential, automotive instructor since 1973, 4 years trade experience, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, ASE Certified Master Engine Machinist
Past -president and board member of the California Automotive Teachers (CAT), member North American Council of Automotive teachers (NACAT), author of several automotive textbooks, faculty advisor
E-Mail: gilles@sbcc.edu
 

Dave Brainerd, Instructor F/T


Background: Bachelor of Science (Occupational Studies), Associate Degree, Community College Life Teaching Credential, automotive instructor since 1986, 5 years trade experience, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, ASE Certified Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, EA Licensed Smog Check Technician, Certified California Bureau of Auto Repair Emissions
Instructor E-Mail: brainerd@sbcc.edu
 

Josue Miranda, Lab Teaching Assistant F/T


Background: SBCC Automotive Program Graduate, automotive instructor since 1997, 7 years trade experience, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, Adult Education Instructor, Bi-Lingual
E-Mail: miranda@sbcc.edu
 

Gary Semerdjian, Instructor P/T

Background: Bachelor's Degree (Business Economics), automotive instructor since 1997, 23 years trade experience, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, ASE Certified Master Engine Machinist, ASE Certified Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, ASE Certified Master Auto Body, Independent Repair Shop Owner
 

Bernie Carr, Instructor P/T

Background: Bachelor's Degree (Electronic Engineering), automotive instructor since 1997, 17 years trade experience, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, Licensed Smog Check Technician, Senior Application Engineer for Vetronix Corporation