DriveTek, Transmission Training Academy has offered Becky the opportunity to gather some of the most talented technicians and mechanics to the cause of Education. Believing in training is the corner stone upon which DriveTek has been built. “Our industry – the vehicle repair industry – is changing so drastically that we must constantly train to keep up.” Becky provides job seeking and keeping skill classes to all students interested in placement following certification. Job development is included in tuition and placement geographically is possible all over the country.

Becky and her husband David live in Jeffersonville. They have four adult children and eight grandchildren.

DriveTek, Transmission Training Academy, Director of Education is Steve Atwell. Steve has been with DriveTek for over six years. Steve brings real life experience from profitable transmission repair stores as well as a thirst for new knowledge. Steve works with each student and each instructor toward an individualized training program. Steve has built over 1200 transmissions during his tenure to insure his bench skills stay sharp. (All instructors of DriveTek are expected to build late model transmissions regularly to keep the edge of the constantly changing units we see in the auto industry today.)

Steve works with all instructors toward curricula development. Steve works toward developing a technicians strengths and improving skills to enhance job performance. Steve has worked with shop owners across the United States toward specific training tracks to improve specific areas of their shop performance.

Steve teaches classes and oversees the curricula for DriveTek at Ivy Tech State College and Jasper Engines and Transmissions. Steve has written articles for National Trade Magazines such as Gears and Transmission Digest. Steve is open to discussion regarding unique training tracks. He can be reached directly at 502-773-3246.

Steve lives in Louisville, Kentucky and spends his free time with his two daughters, Aubrey and Kelsey. Steve and the girls are involved in karate and all forms of hunting fishing and traping.

DriveTek has a director of student services that includes recruitment. Brandi Haus dedicates most of her years to recruitment of students within 100 miles of DriveTek. Brandi schedules presentations at high school and vocational technical schools across the states of Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Brandi also provides support to students throughout their time at DriveTek. Brandi arranges housing and transportation for students traveling to DriveTek from other States.

Brandi organizes presentations from the major tool companies and takes students to tour major parts suppliers during their training. It is Brandi who insures students away from home for the first time for extended training, get connected to local opportunities. In the event a student wants to keep up a physical training regimen during their training, Brandi will facilitate membership at a local gym. In the event a student has a specific interest/hobby, Brandi will connect the student to appropriate venues. Brandi takes special interest in the students attending classes at DriveTek. If you need part time employment while you train, she’s the connection.

Brandi and her husband Jimmy live in Sellersburg, Indiana with their children Clayton and Alexis.

Dale Clover, owner of Clover Cycle Works, teaches at DriveTek two days per week. Dale offers entry-level technicians an opportunity to understand theory and principles of operation from a classroom perspective. Dale came on board the DriveTek team originally in 1999 and returns as the student population demands. Dale is the “Motorcycle Man” who knows a whole lot about repairing vehicles. Dale offers hands-on classroom instruction making theory interesting.

Dale spends his free time entertaining and being entertained by his new puppy Ella and his five precious grandchildren.