TOLL-FREE TECH HOTLINE: 888-324-2372
Current AERA members have free access to our Master Machinists…
Please have your membership number ready for verification. If you prefer pen and paper, just write down your inquiry and
fax it (toll-free) to 888-329-2372 or send us an email at tech@aera.org.
Please have your membership number ready for verification. If you prefer pen and paper, just write down your inquiry and
fax it (toll-free) to 888-329-2372 or send us an email at tech@aera.org.
Tech Support Hours:
7:00 am – 6:00 pm CST, Monday-Friday
Meet the AERA Technical Department
CHUCK LYNCH
Chuck Lynch, Director of Technical Services, has over 25 years of experience in our industry and leads the tech team by developing new technical programs and services for our active members, along with enhancing our custom training programs, international development, and more.
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DAVE HAGEN
Dave Hagen, our Senior Technician, has over 49 years of experience in our industry. An ASE-certified Master Machinist, Dave specialized in cylinder head work and complete engine assembly for the first 17 years of his career. Dave is also the Associate Editor of Engine Professional magazine.
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STEVE FOX
Steve Fox has over 20 years experience in the engine building industry with eight of those years spent working in the machine shop. Steve is an ASE-certified Master Machinist, as well as a longtime member of the drag racing circuit. Steve is also the Operations Manager at AERA headquarters and a Technical Editor of Engine Professional magazine.
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ROB MUNRO
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BRIAN ROBERTS
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FERNANDO CURELLO
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Rob Munro has over 35 years of industry experience and is a former machine shop owner. He completed two formal apprenticeships in both Automotive Machining and Automotive Service Technician, as well as a certification in alternate fuel vehicle conversion. In 2000, Rob’s shop won the prestigious “Machine Shop of the Year Award”. Rob began serving AERA as a board member in 2001, was board chairman in 2007, and continued serving as an advisor into 2014. Rob is also is AERA’s Membership and Technical Development Manager.
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Brian Roberts comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. His work experience includes time at Federal-Mogul (Fel-Pro), Modern Silicone Technologies and Dana Corporation as a Product Engineer and Product Manager before coming to AERA. He has a wealth of information in the gasket development, production and distribution business. His background in the engine sealing process and solving problem applications will be of great value to our AERA membership.
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Fernando Curello resides in Argentina but is only a phone call or email away. He speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently. Fernando is a mechanical engineer by trade but has spent his career working with engines at OE and aftermarket manufacturing facilities. He has an extensive background in valve train components and a wealth of knowledge to share.
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