The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced its spring general meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. The NASTF meeting is co-located with The Equipment and Tool Institutes (ETI) Annual ToolTech Conference taking place from April 29 […]
Donny Seyfer Named Executive Officer of NASTF
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) named Industry veteran Donny Seyfer to replace retiring Skip Potter as NASTF Executive Officer. Seyfer brings more than 30 years’ experience as a technician, shop owner/manager, trainer and 15 years of association and trade show experience to the role. Seyfer has served on several NASTF teams including co-chairing […]
NASTF Announces Fall General Meeting Presenters
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) will hold its Fall General Meeting, a featured event of the AAPEX Service Professionals Program, in Las Vegas, Nev. Three sessions along with reports on NASTF activity are planned with a focus on the service repair technician. For the opening session “Changes are Coming to the SAE J1962 […]
NASTF Executive Director Potter Retires, Successor Sought
Skip Potter, Executive Director of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) since June 2012, informed the organization’s Board of Directors earlier this month of his intent to retire, August 31, and has begun working with NASTF leadership for the transition to new management. Donny Seyfer, NASTF Board Member, will assume duties as Interim Executive […]
NASTF Session at AAPEX to Spotlight OEM Service Information
National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2017 General Meeting at AAPEX on Wednesday, Nov. 1, will kick off with a presentation to emphasize the value of OEM technical information websites for technicians working outside franchised dealerships. The session, The Most Underused OEM Service Info Resources, will familiarize attendees with the 40 light vehicle and […]
April 24 NASTF Meeting Features “Road to Great Technicians”
The Road to GREAT Technicians: Let’s Get Started is the featured topic of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Spring 2017 General Meeting, being held from 1-4 p.m. (CDT), Monday, April 24, in New Orleans, La. “Over the last year, the industry has elevated the discussion around the shortage of qualified technicians,” said Chris […]
Toyota’s Saxonberg Elected NASTF Chair
Mark Saxonberg, Manager of Alternate Fuel Vehicles and the Environment for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has been deeply involved in the development of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) for much of its 17-year history. NASTF members have now, elected Saxonberg to serve as the organization’s 2017 Chair of the Board. Elections also […]
OEMs to Participate in NASTF General Meeting at AAPEX
A panel of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) experts will participate in the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2016 General Meeting feature session, “Take the Box Outta the Box,” on Wednesday, Nov. 2, during AAPEX in Las Vegas. The session is designed for advanced service technicians who have already purchased an SAE J2534 vehicle […]
NASTF Spring Meeting to Feature Technician Development
“Building the Road to GREAT Technicians” is the featured topic of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Spring 2016 General Meeting, 1-4:30 pm (Central), Wednesday, March 2, in Overland Park, Kan. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the VISION2016 Hi-Tech Training & Expo at the Overland Park (KS) Convention Center. No registration […]
NASTF Committee Co-Chairs Appointed
In their year-end meeting, the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Board of Directors made the OEM and independent co-chair appointments to each of the six NASTF committees for 2016. The appointments include: Collision Committee: Gary Ledoux (American Honda) and Tim Morgan (Spanesi Americas) Communications Committee: Valerie Sullivan (American Honda) and Jessie Korosek (Equipment & […]