Randy Peters has over fifteen years of experience in the automotive service industry.  An ASE Master Technician for over twelve years, Randy has held such positions as drivability technician, general line technician, parts specialists, parts manager, shop foreman, body-shop manager, computer systems administrator, and fixed-operations director.  Since 1984, he has logged well over 1000 hours in technical and managerial training.  These experiences combined with his studies in curriculum theory and design allow him to bring meaningful real life experiences into the classroom providing students the best possible integration of theory and practical application. 

Education

• Pursuing Ph.D. in curriculum instruction.
• 2003 M.S. in Vocational Technology Education, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
• 2001 B.S. in Industrial Vocational Technology Technical Area, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

CLASSES TAUGHT

• IMT 132 - Introduction to Automotive Engines
• IMT 215 - Graphic Analysis
• IMT 233 - Basic Automotive Servicing and Testing
• IMT 331 - The Owner and the Auto
• IMT 335 - Electronics Diagnosis
• IMT 409 - Senior Project
• IMT 436 - Diesel Engines
• IMT 437 - Advanced Engine Performance

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Strategic Human Resource Development Project study for local dealership, including developing organizational structures, bonus pay plans and incentives, necessary job descriptions, and orientation training 

Recruiting analysis for two year automotive program including effectiveness and timeliness of recruiting efforts

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Epsilon Pi Tau
• Golden Key Honor Society                                
• Alpha Sigma Lambda, Kappa Psi Chapter
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Indiana Association of Career and Technical Teachers
• Society of Automotive Engineers, full voting member
• National Association of Industrial Technologists

Certifications

• Daimler Chrysler Gold Level Service and Parts Director - 1 year
• Daimler Chrysler Gold Level Parts Advisor - 1 year
• Chrysler Gold Level Technician - 2 years
• Chrysler Master Technician - 3 years
• General Motors Master Technician - 5 years
• ASE Master Automobile Technician - 15 years

National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence certified in the following areas:

Automotive                                                              Medium Duty Trucks

Engine Repair                                                          Gas Engines

Engine Performance                                                 Suspension and steering

Brakes                                                                    Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning                                     Preventative Maintenance Inspection

Suspension and Steering                                          Brakes

Electrical/Electronic Systems

                                                                               All Vehicles

Automatic Transmissions                                         Alternative Fuels

Manual Drive Trains                                                 Refrigerant Recovery

Advanced Engine Performance