Automotive Technology Faculty

students and instructor working on a car

Meet Our Faculty

Our instructors are dedicated to guiding you through an immersive educational journey that will prepare you for success in the automotive industry.

Automotive Technology programs are offered at both Alexandria and Manassas campuses. 

Alexandria Automotive Technology Faculty

Keith Brown | Email
General Motors ASEP Faculty
AAS Automotive Technology

  • ASE Master Technician, L1 Advanced Engine Performance
  • General Motors Master Technician Certified
  • Certified Emissions Repair Technician
  • 15+ years of industry experience as a technician, shop foreman, and service advisor

Reginald Bennett | Email
AAS Automotive Technology Emissions Specialization

  • ASE Master Technician, L1 Advanced Engine Performance
  • Certified Emissions Repair Technician
  • 30+ years of industry experience, including fleet and general repair technician

Laura Garcia-Moreyra | Email
AAS in Automotive Technology

  • ASE Master Technician, L1 Advanced Engine Performance, L3 Hybrid/Electric Vehicle
  • Certified Emissions Repair Technician
  • Six years of industry experience as an assistant manager and Ford technician

Al Hupp | Email
AAS in Automotive Technology and Emissions Specialization

  • ASE Master Technician, L1 Advanced Engine Performance
  • Certified Emissions Repair Technician
  • Virginia State Safety Inspector
  • 25+ years of industry experience as an automotive and collision repair technician, machinist, fabrication specialist, and shop owner

Ryad Daoussi | Email
Volkswagen Master Technician

  • ASE Master Technician
  • Certified Emissions Repair Technician
  • Virginia State Safety Inspector
  • 20+ years of experience in Volkswagen & Mitsubishi

Sandy Garrett | Email
Mercedes-Benz Stars of Service Champion 2010 and 2012

  • Mercedes-Benz Master Wrench Award 2005
  • ASIA World Class Technician Award 1999
  • Virginia Emissions and Safety Inspector
  • Certified Emissions Repair Technician
  • ASE Master Technician, L1 Advanced Engine Performance
  • Shop Manager of Mercedes-Benz of Alexandria
  • 35+ years of industry experience

Doug Hinken | Email
Ford Master Technician

  • Mercedes-Benz Master Technician
  • ASE Master Technician, L1 Advanced Engine Performance
  • Shop Manager for a large Mercedes dealership
  • 40+ years of industry experience, including machining, high-performance engine builder, shop owner and shop foreman

Manassas Automotive Technology Faculty 

Manassas Diesel Preventative Maintenance Faculty