The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization governed by a board made up of representatives from various segments of the automotive and truck industries. Members of the Board of Governors serve three-year terms.

Current Board of Governors

  • Rob Barto, Nissan North America
  • Bobby Bassett, Gates Corporation
  • Kevin Coogan, Lexus of Thousand Oaks
  • Glenn Dahl, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
  • Mike Durkin, GM Customer Care & Aftersales
  • Stan Elmore, Stan's Automotive
  • David Fogle, Baker Motor Company
  • Phil Fournier, Phil's Auto Clinic
  • Greg Gaulin, Gaulin's of Williamsville Auto Care
  • Charles Goodman, Goodman Truck & Tractor Co.
  • Bryan Gregory, Advance Auto Parts
  • Mike Hasinec, Penske Truck
  • Ted Hayes, Hayes Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge
  • Steve Louden, Louden Motorcar Services, Inc.
  • Al Motta, Chrysler Academy
  • Glen Nicholson, TBC
  • Brad Pellman, Pellman's Automotive, Inc.
  • John Pfenning, Navistar, Inc.
  • Mike Phillips, NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts Company
  • Dan Planz, Volkswagen of America
  • John Prosser, American Honda Motor Corporation
  • Jim Rowledge, Broadway Estates Conoco
  • Russ Stein, Stein Automotive, Inc.
  • Annette Sykora, Smith South Plains Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, Chrysler & Jeep
  • Tom Trisdale, Toyota Motors Sales, USA
  • Jeff Walker, Walker’s Automotive Service
  • Tom Ward, Snap-on Repair Systems & Information Group
  • Tim Zilke, ASE