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SCHOOL INFORMATION New! Electives LOCATION INFORMATION Staff/Instructors
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Perhaps the most valuable asset of any legitimate training organization is the quality of it’s faculty. We at Mobile Dynamics pride ourselves on the quality of our training staff. Both our classroom and lab instructors have many years of field experience and are anxious to share their knowledge with you. We believe that we have the strongest training staff of any school in the industry. This is a key element in your successful preparation for an exciting career in mobile electronics installation. As with any school environment a diversity of instructors ensures a positive learning experience. Our philosophy is to expose you to several teaching styles and techniques during your session at Mobile Dynamics. As every individual has a unique learning style this ensures a connection between you and our instructors. In addition to our faculty, our administrative staff is second to none. Our staff is here to make your education a positive and constructive experience. From your registration needs to graduation our staff will assist you in every step of the way. |
Tom Gazda
Co-Owner
Director of US Operations
20+ Years Field Experience
| Tom's career in car audio installation started in 1977 as an installer for a small retail operation. Tom continued to work as an installer until 1986 when he was asked to join the team at Alpine Electronics. At Alpine, Tom was responsible for tech support for Canadian Alpine dealers. Tom also provided dealer training for Alpine’s Canadian dealer network. In addition to his tech support and training duties Tom was responsible for Alpine’s fleet of demo vehicles. This involved the design and construction of demo vehicles for both sales reps and dealers across Canada. In 1990 Tom and a co-worker from Alpine (Derek Lee) started Mobile Dynamics. In 1995 Tom moved to Arizona to open the schools second location. Today Tom continues to grow and thrive in a field that he finds both challenging and exciting. |
George Gazda
Co-Owner
General Manager
20+ Years Field Experience
George’s career in car audio spans over 2 decades. Starting as most installers did before formal training was available, George started by learning on the job at a small retail store. George excelled in his field and moved up the ladder to become shop manager. His skills did not go unnoticed when he was asked to take a position as the regional installation manager for a large consumer electronics retail chain of stores. Ultimately George opened his own successful retail store in Toronto, Canada. George joined Mobile Dynamics in 1991. Today George serves as General Manager for our Tempe School. |
H. Paul Wanders Jr.
Director of Product Development,
Director of Student Affairs
Associates Degree in
Electronics Technology
7 Years Field Experience
Paul’s path to Mobile Dynamics is an unlikely one in that it started with Paul joining the Marine Corps at the age of 17. Paul traveled the globe with the Corps starting in the infantry and ultimately provided security at this country’s embassies in Europe. In the Corps Paul found an interest in electronics in general. This interest led him to military training in electronics. Ultimately Paul became a Senior Instructor for Marine Corps where he taught radar technology. Upon leaving the military Paul worked for Motorola and then High Tech Institute School as Director of the Electronics Department. He joined the team at Mobile Dynamics in 1998. Paul continues to enrich both the staff and students with his vast knowledge in electronics. Today Paul explores new ways to prepare our graduates for a rewarding career in mobile electronics. |
Rico Felice
Director of Training for
Classroom Activities
15 Years Field Experience
One of the funniest instructors you’ll ever meet! Rico is light hearted and makes learning fun! Like Paul, Rico’s electronics career started in the military with electronics training provided by the Air Force. After leaving the military Rico worked as an installer and sales person at various retail stores. Ultimately Rico joined Arizona based MITEK (MTX, Coustic, Xtant…) where he worked in both sales and marketing. Rico joined Mobile Dynamics in 2004 and Rico is in charge of the development and implementation of all classroom activities. |
Mark Lowe
Director of Training for Lab Activities
20+ Years Field Experience
Our resident custom fabrication guru. Mark has built some of the most amazing demo vehicles in the world. Mark’s career started in 1984 as a car audio installer in Wyoming. His natural talents were quickly recognized, as he became a talented fabricator. Mark moved to Arizona in 1990 to become the Director of Training for Rockford Fosgate. Mark was responsible for the development and implementation of Rockford’s world famous RTTI (Top Gun) school. His training duties ultimately took him all over the world on behalf of Rockford. In addition to his training, Mark designed and built Rockford’s famous demo vehicles. His cars were featured in magazines and trade shows including SEMA and CES. Mark joined Mobile Dynamics in 2005 and today is in charge of the development and implementation of all lab activities. |
Chad Marra
Classroom Instructor
Associates Degree Electronics Engineering
9 Years Field Experience
Chad’s history is interesting in that he is actually a former Mobile Dynamics Graduate. It’s not unusual that graduates end up back at the school as instructors. His background also includes 7 years as an installer at a retail store and over 2 years with MITEK (MTX, Coustic, Xtant…). Mr Marra continues to elevate his level of expertise by working part time as an installer at Best Buy. This allows Chad to stay in tune with the latest trends and vehicles. Chad brings with him real world installation experience and that of working for a manufacturer. Chad joined Mobile Dynamics in 2005 and today shares his broad knowledge with our students in the classroom. |
Dan Dillabough
Lab Instructor
A. S. Degree - Computer Integrated
Manufacturing
5 Years Field Experience
Dan graduated from Purdue University with an A.S. degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing, but his love for car audio led him quickly to Mobile Dynamics as a student where he graduated with the class leadership award. Dan has worked for Circuit City as an installer for over 5 years and was ranked in the top 50 installers in that company. Dan joined Mobile Dynamics in 2006 as a valued member of our staff and is eager to share his skills and knowledge with the students in all lab activities. |
Petra Miller
Admissions Advisor
Petra Miller has spent the last ten years of her career in customer service. Today Petra is our admissioins advisor. Petra will help you realize your dream of attending Mobile Dynamics by making the enrollment process easy for you. Her professionalism and attention to detail are a great addition to the Mobile Dynamics team. |
Dayle Murphy
Student Services/Alumni Coordinator
Dayle Murphy comes to us from Salinas, Ca., where her background of education in the Bay Area has been a plus for the students and Staff at Mobile Dynamics. She is currently enrolled in ASU where her major is Secondary Education, and as Student Services/Alumni Coordinator, Dayle will be the staff member to make sure each graduate is on his/her way to an exciting career in Car Audio. |
Emily Cofsky
Receptionist
Emily Cofsky is our most recent addition to Mobile Dynamics as our receptionist. Her voice is the first you will hear when calling into our school. Her bright and cheerful personality, as well as her professional attitude will make your first contact with Mobile Dynamics pleasant and rewarding. |
