Instructor Bio: Mark Warren


Mark Warren

Mark Warren Headshot

Trainer, Technical Training Program, WORLDPAC, Inc.

WTI Classes

  • Modern Diagnostics and Service Techniques

Professional Background

  • 2003 – Present: WORLDPAC Training Institute
  • 1999 – 2003: PWR Training; Partner, Manager and Trainer
  • 1999: CARQUEST Trainer
  • 1988 – Present: National Driveability and Electronics Trainer
  • 1998 – Present: Motor Magazine, Feature Writer ( “Driveability Corner")
  • 1996 – 2002: EASE Diagnostics: diagnostic tool design, testing and verification
  • 1995 – 1998: AutoInc Magazine (ASA’s National Magazine), Writer for
    “Tech to Tech” (a monthly driveability column)
  • 1990 – 1997: Edge Diagnostics: diagnostic tool design, testing and verification
  • 1973 – Present: Owner, Mark’s Auto – Tucson, AZ

Certification

  • ASE Master Tech and L1
  • General Motors Training
  • University of Arizona, 1972– 1978
  • Advanced Automotive Managers Degree (AAM) from Automotive Management Institute (AMI)

Professional Accomplishments

  • ASA
    • Tucson Chapter National Member (1988 – Present)
    • Tucson ASA Board (1989 – 1996)
    • Tucson ASA President (1992, 1993)
    • State Board Member (1992 – 1993)
  • EPA OBDII Implementation and Evaluation FACA Committee (1995 – 2003)
  • Service Technicians Society – Division of SAE (1996 – 2002)
    • Member of Steering Committee
    • Board Member
    • STS President (1999)
  • EPA Incentive Based Policy Committee (Emissions Policy) (1995 – 1998)
  • National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) (1998 – Present)
  • Arizona Pilot Program – precursor to NASTF (1998 – Present)

Personal

Mark lives and works in Tucson, AZ and is happily married to Cheryl, his high school sweetheart. Mark has two grown children and two fantastic grandkids. After family, Mark’s passion is automotive diagnostics; learning how to diagnose the tough ones.  Mark also enjoys camping, backpacking, spelunking, and mountain biking.