Hobbs selected as Automotive Technology Department Head

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College has selected Anthony Hobbs as its Department Head for Automotive Technology. In this role, Hobbs is responsible for oversight of all instruction, curriculum development, administrative and budgetary aspects for the College’s Automotive Technology program.

Hobbs has worked an instructor in STC’s Automotive Technology program since 2009, previously at the Liberty Campus. His certifications include: ASE Master Technician, Chrysler Master Technician/Gold Service Manager, Nissan Certified Service Manager, Suzuki Certified Master Technician, Acura Certified Service Manager and Hyundai Certified Service Manager/Parts Manager/Warranty Administrator. He was the service and parts director at Hilton Head Hyundai for five years. He also worked as the service and parts director at Hilton Head Chrysler Jeep Dodge and was the service manager at Southern Motors Acura and Raley Motors. He also worked more than a decade as an automotive technician including lead technician and shop foreman.

Automotive Technology graduates are trained to hold positions in the automotive service and repair industry as service technicians, inspectors and maintenance and repair mechanics. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

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#1813 | December 15, 2017
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912-443-5512 or ashaffer@savananhtech.edu

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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