Automotive & Diesel Programs
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Chip Ganassi Racing Internship
Learn more about the partnership between DMACC and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and how DMACC Automotive students have the chance to intern at CGR in Indianapolis, IN and work on IndyCars.
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Completion Options
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Urban
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Ankeny
Campus: Ankeny
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Campus: Ankeny
Program(s) that qualify for the Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship:
- ASEP-General Motors, AAS
- ASSET-Ford, AAS
- Auto Chassis & Power Train, Diploma
- Auto Collision Technology, AAS
- Auto Collision Technology, Diploma
- Auto Engines & Tune-Up, Diploma
- Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technology, Diploma
- Automotive Mechanics Technology, AAS
- Automotive Minor Repair and Vehicle Maintenance, Certificate
- CAP-Chrysler, AAS
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Eric Langner
Professor, Automotive Technology
515-964-6561
Experience:
- Began teaching at DMACC in January 2018
- 10+ years Ford, General Motors, Chrysler Dealership experience
- Ford Senior Master Technician
- ASE Certified
- AAS Degree – Automotive Technology; Des Moines Area Community College – Ankeny, IA
Jim Marmon
Professor, Automotive Technology
515-964-6272
Experience:
- Graduated from the Automotive Program from 1972-1974
- Automotive Technician for Crescent Chevrolet from 1974-1981
- Returned to DMACC and has worked in the Automotive Department ever since
John Russell
Ankeny Campus
515-964-6891
Experience:
- Began teaching at DMACC in January, 1997
- 18 years of FCA dealership experience
- ASE Master Technician
- ASE Advanced Level Specialist
- FCA Level 3 Master Certified Technician
- AAS Degree - Automotive Mechanics Technology; Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA
Staff Development Activities:
- Completed all FCA instructor led courses
- Completed all FCA on-line training
Contributions to DMACC's Instructional Building:
- Many high school recruiting activities throughout Iowa and here at DMACC
- Assists yearly with DMACC High School Automotive Skills Contest