Who we are.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to creating career pathways for highly skilled automotive service professionals throughout California.

Support us.

Tax ID: 95-4454279

Our Vision

Connect with the education community and youth organizations to build awareness & interest in auto careers.

Join us at one our Automotive Technology Career Day Events or apply for 2024 New Car Dealer Scholarship.

Collaborate with professional automotive manufacturers to lead the way in training highly skilled professionals for today’s clean vehicle technology.

Sponsor a local technician and let us reach out to colleges and ROPs near you to find your potential next hire!

Grow the foundation’s support of an essential workforce that keeps Californians driving.

Find out more about ways to get involved by contacting us here.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Chairman KC Heidler, Tom’s Truck Center

Anne Boland, Bob Smith BMW

Derrick Niello, The Niello Company

John Oh, Lexus of Westminster

Jeff Speno, Mission Valley Ford Truck Center

Tim Corcoran, New Motor Vehicle Board

Ujj Nath, myKaarma

Assistant Treasurer | Michael Walsh

President | Kim McPhaul

Vice President | Brian Maas

LIAISONS TO THE BOARD

Jose Uribe, Penske Motor Group

Greg Quirin, San Diego USD

The CNCDA Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting educational initiatives in the automotive industry. As such, donations made to the CNCDA Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your contributions enable us to continue providing valuable resources and opportunities to students and professionals pursuing careers in auto technology. Thank you for your support in advancing our mission.

Tax ID: 95-4454279

Workforce Development Advisory Board:

California Auto Teachers Association:

Sal Diaz, Pasadena City College

Wendy Lucko, Pasadena City College

Andrew McGee, Solano College

Bakersfield

Andrew Haney, Bakersfield College

Central Region:

Marty Kamimoto, Fresno City College

Los Angeles:

Joe Agruso, Van Nuys High School

Jess Guerra, Los Angeles Trade Tech

Bob Smith, Greater LA New Car Dealers Assn.

Jose Uribe, Penske Motor Group

Sacramento:

Brian Noel, Cosumnes River College

Ryan Toohey, Auburn Toyota

Orange County Region:

Saul Garcia, Skills up Mentor Program

Chris Gardner, Loara High School

Dr. Ligia Hallstrom, North OC ROP

Rich Rader, Tuttle Click Automotive

John Sackrison, OC Auto Dealers Assn.

San Diego Region

Greg Quirin, San Diego USD

Gare Schmalle, Sunroad Automotive

Scott Webb, San Diego New Car Dealers Assn.

San Jose Region

Kris Coombs, Del Grande Dealer Group

Mark Maxwell, Silicon Valley Dealers

James Talent, DeAnza College

Contact us.

Foundation@cncda.org

1517 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814