Join Us for a unique look at opportunities with Ford Motor Company's Technical Career Entry Program (TCEP), a paid internship allowing you to earn while you learn. The Tech Talk career webinar will articulate Ford-specific automotive technology training opportunities in the Northern CA Region and feature views from Ford representatives, instructors from Hartnell College & Los Mendanos College and bring you face to face with the views of a dealership manager on the Ford Program.

This webinar is proudly presented by the CNCDA California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Foundation in partnership with Ford Motor Company.
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    Cathy Mason
    Director of Operations
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    Roger Henry
    Parts & Service Operations Manager
    Roger Henry is the Parts and Service Operations Manager for Southern CA. Roger
    has over 31 years of service with Ford Motor Company. During those 31 years Roger has
    worked in the Pacific Northwest, Southeast Market, and Southeast Michigan. Prior to
    joining Ford Motor Company, Roger served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps.
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    Abraham Razick
    Owner - Fullerton Ford Orange County
    A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Abraham Razick began working in the automotive industry following his decorated military service and now has more than two decades of automotive experience, including serving in national advisory board positions and association leadership roles. In addition to Fullerton Ford Orange County, which he purchased in August 2021, he owns two other dealerships.

    Razick, who has mentored countless veterans, was named a 2021 Notable Military Veteran by Automotive News, the nation’s leading newspaper covering the automotive industry. Now 45, Razick was also named a “40 under 40” by Automotive News in 2016. During his four years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal twice, plus a certificate of commendation. Razick also has been honored by the Fullerton School District for his role as a mentor in the Rising Stars program and for his philanthropic community support.

    Originally, Razick had planned a career in law enforcement, but a summer job in Chicago at a dealership launched his automotive career. As the son of a United States immigrant and from humble beginnings, his vision for Fullerton Ford Orange County is to be a beacon of light to show his children, the community, and other veterans that the American dream is still possible.

    Under Razick’s leadership, Fullerton Ford Orange County is as much about inspiring and helping people as it is about cars. His goal is to see the people around him be successful. Investing in and motivating his team to be the best they can be is what he calls his “secret sauce.” An out-of-the-box thinker, his goal is to guide Fullerton Ford Orange County in becoming a flagship dealership that will provide an inspiring work environment with growth opportunities for employees, showcase exceptional customer service that will promote loyalty and referrals and give back to the community. To state that Razick treats his customers like family is not a trite expression; it’s his genuine mindset.
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    Paul O'Connell
    RCC Automotive Faculty
    Paul O’Connell is the automotive department chair and has 25 years of automotive teaching experience. He has spent the last 20 years teaching for the Riverside City College automotive program. Paul is ASE Master Certified. He also holds the SAE Hybrid/EV Safety Systems certification along with various factory Ford, GM, Chrysler and Toyota certifications. Paul teaches the following courses: Automotive electrical systems, advanced electrical systems, advanced suspension and brake systems, intro and advanced hybrid/EV systems.
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    Angelina Alcantar
    RCC Automotive Faculty
    Angelina Alcantar has 8 years of automotive teaching experience. She has spent the last 4 years teaching full time for the RCC automotive program and coordinating the automotive apprenticeship program. She is ASE Master Certified and has Associates of science degrees in both Automotive Mechanical and Automotive Electrical from Riverside City College. Angelina teaches the following courses: Automotive electrical systems, engine performance, engine rebuild lower, engine rebuild upper as well as intro and advance hybrid/EV systems.
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    Matthew Bittner
    Santa Ana College - Faculty
    Matt Bittner is a Marine Corps veteran that now works as a full-time automotive technology
    assistant professor at Santa Ana College. After serving four years in the Marine Corps, Matt
    attended Universal Technical Institute where he completed the Automotive Technology Program in 2002. A high GPA and perfect attendance helped him earn a spot in the BMW Service Technician Education Program that he completed in 2003. He has furthered his education by earning an associate's degree from Cypress College in December 2014, and a Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies degree from California State University San Bernardino in December 2021.

    Matt started teaching full-time at Santa Ana College in August 2019 after teaching part-time at another local community college. He has 10 years of BMW dealership experience and obtained Master BMW technician status within the first few years as a technician. During his automotive career he performed bumper to bumper repairs on all BMW and MINI Cooper models. He is also an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician and is certified in G1 and A1-A9 tests. He currently teaches intro to Automotive, Engine Repair, Steering and Suspension, Brakes, and Light Vehicle Diesel Engines courses at Santa Ana College.