Bridgestone’s Dahl Appointed To US Certification Body

For some 37 years the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has existed as a US based independent, non-profit organisation whose main purpose has been to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals. At present, about 400,000 professionals hold current certifications. On June 22, Bridgestone announced that Glenn Dahl, senior coordinator of Technical Educations for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) has been appointed to the ASE Board of Directors.

Dahl is the first person from BSRO to be elected to this position. “We’re honoured to have a team member appointed to the ASE Board of Directors,” said Darrell Rowe, BSRO’s manager of Education and Development. “At BSRO, it’s our goal to provide our customers with a positive experience every time they visit one of our more than 2,000 retail locations. Because of organisations like ASE and team members like Glenn, technicians receive extensive education about current automotive technologies and procedures.”

Prior to his appointment to the ASE board, 29-year industry veteran Dahl was appointed to the ASE Board of Governors, where he continues to serve. “ASE is proud to have Bridgestone’s support of our certification program,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “It is especially gratifying to have someone of Glenn’s calibre on the board. He brings technical as well as real world experience to our group.”

BSRO has supported ASE certification for its technicians since the organisation’s inception in 1972. Technicians achieve certification after passing at least one exam and providing proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. In order to maintain ASE certification, individuals must recertify every five years to ensure they are competent to address and service the newest automotive technologies.