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

Workforce Development Advisory Board:

Andrew Haney, Bakersfield College

Andrew McGee, Solano College

Bob Smith, Greater LA New Car Dealers Association

Brain Noel, Consumnes River College

Gare Schmalle, Sunroad Automotive Group

Greg Quirin, San Diego USD

James Tallent, DeAnza College

Jess Guerra, Los Angeles Trade Tech

Joe Agruso, Van Nuys High School

John Sackrison, Orange County Automobile Dealers Association

Jose Uribe, Penske Motor Group

Kris Coombs, Del Grande Dealer Group

Mark Maxwell, Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association

Rich Rader, Tuttle Click Automotive

Sal Diaz, Pasadena City College

Saul Garcia, Valley HS/High School Inc.

Scott Webb, San Diego New Car Dealers Association

Sonny Davey, CNCDA Foundation Program Coordinator

Wendy Lucko, Pasadena College/CA Auto Teachers Association

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

Steve Snyder, Gold Rush Chevrolet

Jeff Speno, Mission Valley Ford Truck Center

Tim Corcoran, New Motor Vehicle Board

Ujj Nath, myKaarma

President | Kim McPhaul

Vice President | Brian Maas

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

Contact us.

Foundation@cncda.org

1517 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814