Meet the Auto Mechanics Instructors ...

Jeff Sorensen & Steve Schmalzried

Jeff Sorensen
Instructor: Auto measurement and Tools, Basic Brakes, Basic Suspension/Alignment, Basic Auto Electricity, Advanced Auto Electricity, Auto Air conditioning and Heating

Second year: Fuel systems, Automotive Engine Fundamentals, Advanced Engines, Electronic Engine Controls, Advanced Brakes and Alignment

Jeff graduated in 1984 from the auto mechanics program at Universal Technical Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. The next two years he worked in West Omaha as a line technician at a G.M. dealership. For the past 16 years Jeff has worked as a hands on repair shop owner with three full-time employees. He is well known for quality repairs and keeping up with technology.

Jeff is an ASE Certified Master Technician in Engine Performance, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical Electronic Systems, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Automatic Trans/Transaxle, and Engine Repair.

Jeff enjoys presenting to his students the new advancements in the auto industry and up to date methods of repair. He also pushes the need to understand theory and basics of all systems.

Jeff considers it a team effort starting a new program in fall 2001. Fresh from the auto mechanic industry Jeff brings the inside edge on the latest technology needed to educate students. Jeff is committed to providing oppertunities for students to gain skills and knowledge for a successful career in auto mechanics.

Our Auto Mechanics Lab allows students a live lab that allows students first hand experience with mechanical repairs. Excellent way to apply theory and technique.

Jeff is still very active in auto repair and stays in contact with shopowners in Southwest Iowa and Southeastern Nebraska. He still continues his education and passion for the auto motive field from Hunter Engineering, A.C. Delco, Ford Motor Company, Permatex Sealers, and Mitchell on Demand.

Jeff enjoys being a hands-on instructor while in lab with his students.

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Jeff's Favorite Web Sites ASE IATN I-CAR ABRN Bodyshop Business

Ways to Contact the Instructor Phone: 641-782-7081 ext. 394 1-800-247-4023 ext. 394 Leave voice mail if no answer E-mail: sorensen@swcciowa.edu FAX:641-782-3312

Steve Schmalzried
Instructor: Introduction to Automotive Technology, Automotive Brake Systems, Automotive Suspension and Steering.

Prior to coming to SWCC, Steve worked in Des Moines, IA. He is an ASE Master Certified Technician in Engine Performance, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical Electronic Systems, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Automatic Trans/Transaxle, and Engine Repair.

Steve enjoys presenting to his students the new advancements in the auto industry and up to date methods of repair. He also pushes the need of having the most up to date technology available to the students.

Steve enjoys being a hands-on instructor while in lab with his students.