The following are testimonials from program graduates sharing thoughts about their employment experiences, what they liked about the Automotive Technology Program, and what they suggest for students working toward an Automotive Technology Degree. You might be surprised by some of the unconventional positions held by our graduates. With a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, you will qualify for various careers ranging from automotive to railway to heavy duty/construction/industrial and many more. If you are an alumnus and want to share your experience with prospective students, please reach out to jeepster@siu.edu and we can schedule a meeting (virtual or on-site) to record your story.
Mac Moorehead
Boost Automotive
Sales and Customer Success Manger
2015 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate
Stephanie Bennett
Toyota Motors, USA
District Service and Parts Manager
2023 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate
Jacob Hoeft
Kiewit Corporation
On-site Management and Compliance
2022 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate
Joe Bellone
BNSF Railway Company
Mechanical Foreman One
2022 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate
Arley Coleman
General Motors
Test Execution Quality Engineer
2022 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate via Joliet Junior College
Abe Lopez
HP Tuners
Sales Manager
2011 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate
John Palkovitz
General Motors
RedX
2016 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate via Joliet Junior College
Grant Longstreth
Mercury Marine
Emissions Compliance Engineer
2023 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate
Aaron Huston
General Motors
GM Defense
2013 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate via Highland Community College
Brian Quinn
Cummins – Accelera Electric Division
Battery Development and Component Validation and Integration
2020 SIU Automotive Technology Graduate via Joliet Junior College