James D. Halderman
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James D. Halderman

James D. Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate dealership technician, a business owner and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years.

He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master's Degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device used throughout the United States and Canada.

In addition to the numerous automotive technology textbooks he authored for Prentice Hall, Jim also writes a weekly newspaper column on automotive service for the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News.

Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences. Jim was also a contract instructor for General Motors Corp. and was named Regional Teacher of the Year by GM in 1996 and outstanding alumni of Ohio Northern University in 1994.

Jim and his wife, Michelle, who is actively involved in the production of all of Jim's books and acts as his first editor, live in Dayton, Ohio. They have two children.

Jim's ASE certifications include:

  • ASE Master Automobile Technician
  • ASE Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
  • ASE Master Heavy Truck Technician
  • ASE World Class Technician
  • ASE Master Engine Machinist
  • ASE Light Vehicle Alternate Fuel Technician

Jim is a certified instructor for:

  • Chrysler
  • Ford
  • General Motors Corporation
  • Nissan
  • Ohio I/M 240

Jim is an active member of the following organizations:

Contact Information
145 Golfwood Drive
Dayton, OH 45449-1523
Office Phone: 937.859.4107
Fax: 937.859.1022
Email: jim@jameshalderman.com

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