Anthony Calhoun
ASE Master Technician • ASE Certified Service Consultant • Published Author
25+ years in fixed operations. Started as an apprentice, earned an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology, completed GM factory technical training, and spent 15 years as a flat rate Master Technician doing diagnostic work and training other techs.
After that, seven years managing high-volume dealership service departments. Moved to the other side of the counter but never stopped turning wrenches. ASE Master Technician and ASE Certified Service Consultant — certified on both sides of the counter.
Published author of Why Technicians Are Leaving and How to Keep Them — a book built on real conversations with real techs about what the industry gets wrong and how to fix it.
Founded APEX Tech Nation because 61,000 technicians are needed every year and only 39,000 graduate. Built the platform with AI diagnostics, a 32-system academy, ASE prep, and flat rate strategy — the tool I wish I had on day one.
CEO of A.W.C. Consulting LLC — helping dealerships and independent shops fix retention, improve service department performance, and stop bleeding technicians.
Still in the fight. Still turning wrenches in 2026.
Credentials
- ✓ASE Master Technician (A1–A8)
- ✓ASE Certified Service Consultant (C1)
- ✓GM Factory Technical Training — Complete
- ✓Associates Degree in Automotive Technology
- ✓Published Author — Why Technicians Are Leaving and How to Keep Them
- ✓25+ Years in Fixed Operations (Technician, Trainer, Service Manager, Consultant)