Christian Brothers Automotive: Growing the Next Generation of Technicians & Leaders

Live from the 2026 Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA) Mastering the Difference (MTD) Conference, host Jay Goninen is joined by special co-hosts Cameron Giddings of Christian Brothers Automotive and George Arrants of the ASE Education Foundation. Together they sit down with three guests who are shaping the future of the industry. Pete Candelaria, Master Technician at CBA and one of the brand's highest-producing techs, shares how he mentors the next generation of technicians while pushing himself to earn ASE World Class status. Caleb DeGarmo, Service Manager at CBA in Gallatin, TN, and the youngest entrant ever into CBA's Future Franchise Leadership Academy (FFLA), explains how the program has fast-tracked his leadership growth. Jerry "G" Truglia, Director of Dorman Training and longtime MTD instructor, reflects on 50+ years in the industry, how vehicle technology has evolved, and why techs must continue to learn every day.  Watch Full Podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, ASE, [email protected] Co-Hosts: Cameron Giddings, Christian Brothers Automotive; George Arrants, ASE Education Foundation  Guests: Pete Candelaria & Caleb DeGarmo, Christian Brothers Automotive; Jerry "G" Truglia, Dorman Training Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list Join the ASE Connects Community ASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more: ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers (Free trial for shops until 12/31/26) ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free for schools) Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok