ALEX CAMERON
Dept. Chair, Professor
Office:  112 Sirotek Hall
Phone:  695-3958
Email:  camerona@sandhills.edu
Alex brings over 35 years automotive experience to Sandhills.  He is a graduate of Sandhills, as well as Western Carolina University and N.C. State University.  He is an ASE Master and holds an L1 Certification.  His interests include keeping up with new automotive technologies, high performance vehicles and older muscle cars.

DAN KRYSZCZUK
Professor
Office:  115 Sirotek Hall
Phone:  695-3977
Email:  kryszczukd@sandhills.edu
Dan is a former Ford dealership technician, where he was an engine performance, electrical and front end specialist.  He holds an AAS in automotive systems technology and a BS in mechanical engineering.  In his free time, he competes in triathlons and serves as Sandhills’ advisor to the triathlon and multisport team.

DARWIN MANESS
Professor / Coordinator Auto Body Repair
Office:  109 Sirotek Hall
Phone:  695-3887
Email:  manessd@sandhills.edu
A Sandhills graduate, Darwin has over 25 years experience in auto body repair.  He holds certification as an ASE Master.

JIMMY BLACK
Professor
Office:  111 Sirotek Hall
Phone:  695-3976
Email: blackj@sandhills.edu
Having owned his own automotive business, as well as worked for independent auto repairers, Jimmy has amassed a wealth of knowledge gained from over 35 years experience in the automotive field.  He enjoys staying current with technological changes in automotives, as well as the invaluable training opportunities he has benefited from while teaching at Sandhills.  Jimmy says he gets extreme pride and satisfaction from teaching and watching his students master a task.