Faculty and Staff

Andrew Croxell

Program Director

  • Program Director
  • Fixed Operations Management
  • Technical Communications

Phone: 618-453-9122

dcroxell@siu.edu

Rod Collard

Associate Professor

  • Brakes, Steering, and Suspensions
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Noise Vibration and Harshness

Phone: 618-453-9136

rcollard@siu.edu

Sean Boyle

Associate Professor

  • Automatic Transmission
  • Drivetrains
  • Comprehensive Diagnostics
  • Noise Vibration and Harshness
  • Stability Systems
  • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies

Phone: 618-453-9124

jeepster@siu.edu

Blaine Heisner

Associate Professor

  • Internal Combustion Engine Principles
  • Engine Performance
  • Alternative Fueled Vehicles
  • Biodiesel

Phone: 618-453-9138

bheisner@siu.edu

Anthony Heathcoat

Assistant Professor

  • Automotive Engines
  • Automotive Electrical Systems
  • Automotive Drivetrains

Phone: 618-453-9129

anthony.heathcoat@siu.edu

Oliver Keys

Assistant Professor

  • Automotive Fixed Operations
  • Automotive Warranty Administration

Phone: 618-453-7523

oliverkeys@siu.edu

Joe Ragnanese III

Assistant Professor

  • Emissions and Driveability
  • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies

Phone: 618-453-4024

joseph.ragnanese@siu.edu

Todd Grant

Assistant Instructor

  • Automotive Business and Management
  • Automotive Retail/Wholesale
  • Automotive Financial Operations
  • Part Center Management


Phone:
 618-453-9134

todd.grant@siu.edu

Lana Rizzo

Assistant Instructor

  • Body Electronics
  • Network Systems
  • Electrical Diagnosis
  • Drivability and Emissions

Phone: 618-453-9155

lana.rizzo@siu.edu

Andrew Tillman

Assistant Instructor

  • Engine Mechanical
  • Heating and Air Conditioning

Phone: 618-453-9137

andrew.j.tillman@siu.edu

Todd Goro

Assistant Instructor

  • Automotive Data Systems

Phone: 618-453-9135

todd.goro@siu.edu 

William Ellis

Assistant Instructor

  • Automotive Electrical Systems
  • Powetrain Electronics

william.r.ellis@siu.edu

Shane Gill

Assistant Instructor

  • Brakes, Steering, Suspension
  • Diesel Emissions and Drivabilty 
  • Medium and Heavy Duty Truck systems

shane.gill@siu.edu

Justin Riley

Assistant Instructor

  • Brakes, Steering, Suspension
  • Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems
  • Drivetrains

Justin@siu.edu

Kurt Seitzinger

Assistant Instructor

  • Brakes, Steering, Suspension
  • Automotive Air Conditioning
  • Drivability and Emissions

kurt.seitzinger@siu.edu

Cay Gerlock

Parts Store Manager

Phone: 618-453-9124

caytris@siu.edu

Robert Culp

Automotive Advisor

Phone: 618-453-2040

robert.culp@siu.edu

Sheila Cheatham

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 618-453-9123

cheatham@siu.edu

Kylie Ernsting

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 618-453-3813

kylie.ernsting@siu.edu