Professors/Contacts

Professors

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Mark Armbrecht

Professor, Automotive Programs
Ankeny Campus
Building/Room: 13-42A
515-965-7166

​Experience:

  • Began teaching at DMACC in 1994
  • 5 years of General Motors and Chrysler dealership experience
  • ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
  • ASE Certified Advanced Level Specialist in Advanced Engine Performance, Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis, and Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle
  • Also ASE Certified in Alternative Fuels-CNG Vehicles, Auto Maintenance & Light Repair, Body Mechanical & Electrical Components, and Medium/Heavy Truck-Gas Engines, Diesel Engines, & Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • GM-Engine Performance and Electrical/Electronics Master Technician
  • Chrysler Certified Instructor
  • AAS Degree - Automotive Electronics Technology; Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA

Staff Development Activities:

  • Annually complete many hours of online and classroom General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford Training classes
  • Annually attend Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City, KS
  • Research new automotive technology in trade magazines as well as on-line

Contributions to DMACC's Instructional Building:

  • Annually assist with the DMACC High School Automotive Skills Contests, Skills USA, Discover DMACC Days, & other informational and recruiting activities

Spring 2023

Fall 2023

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Shane Boots

Professor, Automotive Programs
Ankeny Campus
Building/Room: 13-14C
515-964-6428

​Experience:

• Began teaching at DMACC in October 2016
• 10+ years of General Motors dealership experience
• ASE Master Technician
• ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1)
• ASE Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9)
• General Motors World Class Certified
• AAS Degree -Automotive Technology; Des Moines Area Community College-Ankeny, IA

Staff Development Activities:

• General Motors factory update training
• Instructor update workshops
• Attend various learning sessions thru the DMACC Teaching and Learning Committee

Spring 2023

Summer 2023

Fall 2023

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Jerry Burns

Program Chair, General Motors-ASEP, Honda-PACT; Professor, Automotive Programs
Ankeny Campus
Building/Room: 13-17A
515-964-6504

Experience:

  • Began teaching at DMACC in August, 2004
  • 10+ years of General Motors, Volvo, Isuzu dealership experience
  • ASE Master Technician
  • ASE Master Truck Technician
  • ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1)
  • ASE Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2)
  • ASE Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9)
  • ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1)
  • General Motors World Class Certified
  • AAS Degree - Automotive Technology; Des Moines Area Community College-Ankeny, IA

Staff Development Activities:

  • General Motors factory update training
  • Ford factory training
  • Instructor update workshops
  • Attend various learning sessions thru the DMACC Teaching and Learning Committee
  • Professional Development Courses Taken thru Drake University:
    • History of Community Colleges
    • Diverse Learners
    • Teaching Methods
    • Anti-Bullying: Where to Start
    • Teacher Leadership Strategies
    • Human Relations

Contributions to DMACC's Instructional Building:

  • Assists yearly with DMACC High School Automotive Skills Contest
  • Develop pre/post test assessments for various courses
  • Update course competencies to meet the industry needs set by our Advisory Committee
  • Developing web-blended learning for use in our classes
  • Mentor to adjunct faculty
  • Participant and Committee Member of National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium

Spring 2023

Summer 2023

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Greg Seaman

Professor, Automotive Programs
Ankeny Campus
Building/Room: 13-25A
515-964-6276

Experience:

  • Began teaching at DMACC in August, 1994
  • 18 years of General Motors dealership experience
  • ASE Master Technician
  • GM Master Technician Certified
  • AAS Degree - Automotive Mechanics Technology; Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA

Staff Development Activities:

  • GM factory update training
  • Ford factory update training
  • Instructor update workshops
  • Participant in NAFTC training at West Virginia University

Contributions to DMACC's Instructional Building:

  • Assists yearly with DMACC High School Skills Contest
  • Update course competencies and curriculum to meet NATEF and industry standards
  • Mentor to new faculty
  • Served on hiring committees.

Spring 2023