Academy Panel:

Scott Weaver from Superior Auto Electric … the world knows him as Gonzo from Gonzo’s Tool Box.  He writes about his personal view of the industry published every month and shares his brand of knowledge and humor on ‘Gonzostoolbox.com. ’ No doubt if you earn your living on the service side of the aftermarket, you’ve read his articles or may have even read his book ‘Hey Look I Found a Loose Nut’.

Scott is an ASE Master Tech, Owner of Superior Auto Electric, a writer and editor for Haynes Manuals, a Marine Veteran, a Substitute Teach at Oklahoma Technical College and an avid golfer and a recent survivor of open heart surgery. (Episode 109 & 207)

Uwe Kleinschmidt is founder and CEO of AutoVitals. He is a passionate visionary and is dedicated to building solutions for the independent automotive shop owner to succeed d in the modern internet era. He has spent 15+ years working with automotive technology with Robert Bosch in a variety of positions around the globe, building software to master the transition to highly-computerized cars. Uwe is an Ironman finisher, holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, is an inventor and holder of multiple patents. (Episode 189)

Bill Nalu is President of Interstate Auto Care in Madison Heights, Michigan. Bill has been in business for over 30 years.  He is a big collaborator with industry professionals, in building today’s “high-tech/old-fashioned” customer service system.

He currently serves on several industry and educational advisory councils including AutoValue/Bumper to Bumper, Dorman Industries...