Ricky Kelley, Charles Murphy, Scott Hager, Edward Robertson, Curt Field- ACDelco Technicians Win U.S. Regional Titles

Five ACDelco Technicians Win U.S. Regional Titles, Advance To National Championship

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco is celebrating the automotive repair profession by sponsoring its third Technician of the Millennium competition. The competition encourages ACDelco's Total Service Support technicians to test their knowledge and expertise against one another to see who can lay claim as the most professional and proficient in the business.

Five Technician of the Millennium III Regional competitions were held across the United States from February to May, with 10 semifinalists competing in each geographic region. The winners of the five regional competitions are:

* Ricky Kelley, Buck's Automotive Inc., Tucson, Ariz., ACDelco Western Region;

* Charles Murphy, Russel's Automotive, Hampton, Ga., ACDelco Southeast Region;

* Scott Hager, Scott's Auto Service, Troy, Mo., ACDelco South Central Region;

* Edward Robertson, Davis Auto Care, Northville, Mich., North Central Region;

* Curt Field, B and T Auto Repair, Butler, Pa., ACDelco Northeast Region.

The five finalists from the U.S. will compete with three others from Canada for the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium III national title in Las Vegas this October:

"These eight guys know they are among the very best technicians in the aftermarket," said Susan Christophersen, ACDelco manager of service training. "Every one of them has demonstrated superior skills and professionalism to get to this level."

The competition among ACDelco-affiliated technicians began last fall with more than 2,500 participants completing a 100-question written test that covered all aspects of vehicle repair. The top-10 scoring technicians in each region advanced to the regional finals. There they were judged on their professionalism and accuracy in diagnosing and repairing actual vehicles.

All technicians were provided with identical vehicles and the same tools, parts, computers and diagnostic equipment, which they used to diagnose and repair various "customer concerns."

"The purpose of the Technician of the Millennium competition is to recognize and support the expertise of ACDelco technicians," said Todd Helmkamp, ACDelco program developer and Technician of the Millennium III coordinator. "Those who made it to the regional finals are a select group who deserve congratulations on a job well done."

All eight finalists also receive an ACDelco-sponsored vacation for two, a Snap-on(r) Special Edition Technician of the Millennium III toolbox, a Vetronix MTS 5100 engine analyzer, a subscription to GM Service Information, an SPS Pro Reprogramming System, a Fluke 87 DVOM, SPX tool package and various other prizes.

ACDelco is a global leader in automotive replacement parts and services offering products for virtually all vehicles. ACDelco is headquartered in Grand Blanc, Mich., and markets automotive replacement parts worldwide under its brand name. For more information, visit the ACDelco Web site at acdelco.com.

Kelley: Local ACDelco Technician Wins Regional Title, Advances To National Championship

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Ricky Kelley, a technician at Buck's Automotive Inc. in Tucson, Ariz., was named the ACDelco Western Region Technician of the Millennium III finalist at the regional event held Feb. 21 in Mesa, Ariz.

ACDelco is celebrating the automotive repair profession by sponsoring its third Technician of the Millennium competition. The competition encourages ACDelco's Total Service Support technicians to test their knowledge and expertise against one another to see who can lay claim as the most professional and proficient in the business.

Kelley will compete with seven other finalists - four U.S. regional winners and three from Canada - for the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium III national title in Las Vegas this October.

All technicians were provided with identical vehicles and the same tools, parts, computers and diagnostic equipment, which they used to diagnose and repair various "customer concerns." Robertson accurately and professionally repaired the customer concerns to win the regional title.

The Technician of the Millennium III finals in October will be similar to the regional competition, but at an advanced level. Along with the prestigious title, the champion will win a new Chevrolet Silverado SS truck. All eight North American finalists also receive an ACDelco-sponsored vacation for two, a Snap-on® Special Edition Technician of the Millennium III toolbox, a Vetronix MTS 5100 engine analyzer, a subscription Murphy: Local ACDelco Technician Wins Regional Title, Advances To National Championship

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Charles Murphy, a technician at Russel's Automotive in Hampton, Ga., was named the ACDelco Southeast Region Technician of the Millennium III finalist at the regional event held March 7 in Orlando, Fla.

Murphy will compete with seven other finalists - four U.S. regional winners and three from Canada - for the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium III national title in Las Vegas this October.

The Technician of the Millennium III finals in October will be similar to the regional competition, but at an advanced level. Along with the prestigious title, the champion will win a new Chevrolet Silverado SS truck. All eight North American finalists also receive an ACDelco-sponsored vacation for two, a Snap-on® Special Edition Technician of the Millennium III toolbox, a Vetronix MTS 5100 engine analyzer, a subscription to GM Service Information, an SPS Pro Reprogramming System, a Fluke 87 DVOM, SPX tool package and various other prizes. Hager: Local ACDelco Technician Wins Regional Title, Advances To National Championship

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Scott Hager, a technician at Scott's Auto Service in Troy, Mo., was named the ACDelco South Central Region Technician of the Millennium III finalist at the regional event held March 28 in Mesquite, Texas.

Hager will compete with seven other finalists - four U.S. regional winners and three from Canada - for the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium III national title in Las Vegas this October.

The Technician of the Millennium III finals in October will be similar to the regional competition, but at an advanced level. Along with the prestigious title, the champion will win a new Chevrolet Silverado SS truck. All eight North American finalists also receive an ACDelco-sponsored vacation for two, a Snap-on® Special Edition Technician of the Millennium III toolbox, a Vetronix MTS 5100 engine analyzer, a subscription to GM Service Information, an SPS Pro Reprogramming System, a Fluke 87 DVOM, SPX tool package and various other prizes.

Robertson: Local ACDelco Technician Wins Regional Title, Advances To National Championship

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Edward Robertson, a technician at Davis Auto Care in Northville, Mich., was named the ACDelco North Central Region Technician of the Millennium III finalist at the regional event held April 5 in Indianapolis.

Robertson will compete with seven other finalists - four U.S. regional winners and three from Canada - for the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium III national title in Las Vegas this October.

The Technician of the Millennium III finals in October will be similar to the regional competition, but at an advanced level. Along with the prestigious title, the champion will win a new Chevrolet Silverado SS truck. All eight North American finalists also receive an ACDelco-sponsored vacation for two, a Snap-on® Special Edition Technician of the Millennium III toolbox, a Vetronix MTS 5100 engine analyzer, a subscription to GM Service Information, an SPS Pro Reprogramming System, a Fluke 87 DVOM, SPX tool package and various other prizes.

Field: Local ACDelco Technician Wins Regional Title, Advances To National Championship

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Curt Field, a technician at B and T Auto Repair in Butler, Pa., was named the ACDelco Northeast Region Technician of the Millennium III finalist at the regional event held May 3 in Williamsburg, Va.

Field will compete with seven other finalists - four U.S. regional winners and three from Canada - for the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium III national title in Las Vegas this October.

The Technician of the Millennium III finals in October will be similar to the regional competition, but at an advanced level. Along with the prestigious title, the champion will win a new Chevrolet Silverado SS truck. All eight North American finalists also receive an ACDelco-sponsored vacation for two, a Snap-on® Special Edition Technician of the Millennium III toolbox, a Vetronix MTS 5100 engine analyzer, a subscription to GM Service Information, an SPS Pro Reprogramming System, a Fluke 87 DVOM, SPX tool package and various other prizes.