As President of the Northwest Auto Care Alliance, I want to take a moment to personally thank each of you—our incredible members and valued vendor partners—for your unwavering dedication and support.

Because of you, NWACA is not just an association—it’s a thriving, connected community that continues to grow, evolve, and make a real impact in our industry. Our members are the driving force behind everything we do, and our vendor partners are essential in helping us deliver the training, resources, and opportunities that fuel success.

Your engagement, your belief in this community, and your willingness to invest in one another is what truly sets NWACA apart.

We are proud to stand alongside you and deeply grateful for the role each of you plays as we continue to strengthen and elevate the automotive industry—together.

Mike Hall

President, NWACA Board

Owner, Kennewick Motoring Services

ATE Seattle 2026 - Get Registered Today

There is still time!!!

ATE Seattle 2026 - Get Signed Up Today

Classes are Filling Up!!!

Great News for our Educators

You will get Clock Hours (15 Stem and 5 Regular)

for attending this training event!!!

The Pacific Northwest's largest automotive training event is back,

and you don't want to miss it!

Join us March 27-29, 2026 at the DoubleTree Seattle Airport for three full days of industry-leading training, networking, and the best deals of the year.

Get the best pricing with All-Inclusive NWACA Member pricing of just $485

(non-members $585).

NWACA Members, call our office for special discounts!

Your all-inclusive package includes training by top industry instructors, access to 50+ exhibitors showcasing the latest tools and technology, keynote speakers, Friday and Saturday lunches with presentations, evening receptions with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar, and invaluable networking opportunities with shop owners, managers, technicians, and service advisors from across the region.

Don't miss your chance to save. Register now at www.ateseattle.com

Find Your Pot of Gold - Roundtable & Chapter

Meeting for Shop Solutions

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 - Join us In-Person or on Zoom

Olympic Peninsula Chapter Meeting

6:00 pm Social - 6:30 pm Presentation/Zoom

Turn Reviews Into Raving Fans: Win the Google Game

(Even with 1-Stars!)

Thursday, March 19th, 2026 - Join us In-Person or on Zoom

Sno-King Chapter Meeting

6:00 pm Social - 6:30 pm Presentation/Zoom

Building Value Today, Retiring Confidently Tomorrow

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Spokane Chapter Meeting - In-Person Only

6:00 pm Social - 6:30 pm Presentation

Mental Health & Employee Performance

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

ACA Webinar - NWACA Members Come Join Us!!!

Free for Everyone

11:00 am PST - Zoom Only

Turn First-Time Customers Into Loyal Fans

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2026 - Join us In-Person or on Zoom

Pierce County Chapter Meeting

6:00 pm Social - 6:30 pm Presentation/Zoom

Yakima Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Yakima Chapter Meeting - In-Person Only

6:00 pm Social - 6:30 pm Presentation

Arlington High School Trades Fair

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Arlington High School, Arlington, WA

7:00 am - 1:00 pm

North Mason High School Career Expo

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

North Mason High School, Belfair WA

8:00 am - 10:30 am

Bethel School District/ Pierce County Skill Center

Annual Apprenticeship Expo

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

Pierce County Skill Center, Puyallup, WA

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Sno-Isle Tech Skill Center Apprenticeship Career Fair

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center, Everett, WA

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Interested in becoming a iTAC Training Partner?

Reach out to Robert Stickroth at itac@nwautocare.org 

Let’s Get Social, NWACA!



We’re not just an alliance, we’re a community, and the conversation doesn’t stop when the event ends!

Follow NWACA on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to:

• See what’s happening behind the scenes
• Catch event highlights and shop spotlights
• Meet our members (and their pets!)
• Stay in the loop with upcoming training, news, and giveaways

Be part of the action, like, follow, and tag us so we can celebrate you and the incredible work happening across our industry!

Join us today and keep the momentum rolling!

NWACA Board of Directors:

Mike Hall, President - Contact Mike

Kandie Jennings-Molloy, Immediate Past President - Contact Kandie

Todd Ainsworth, President Elect- Contact Todd

Micah Strom, Treasurer & Collision Chair- Contact Micah

Kirill Plyushko - Secretary - Contact Kirill

Thomas Richardson, Mechanical Chair- Contact Thomas

Dan DeBusk, Associate Chair- Contact Dan

Ed Tuck III, Tire Dealers Chair - Contact Ed

Ryan Weld, Tire Dealers Chair - Contact Ryan

Richie del Puerto, Education Chair - Contact Richie

Contact Information for Northwest Auto Care Alliance

Brenda Jorgenson, Executive Director - (253) 653-2334 - brenda@nwautocare.org

JoAnna Sohnrey, Project Coordinator - (253) 676-9222- joanna@nwautocare.org

John (JT) Tenney, Membership & Meeting Coordinator - (253) 676-9222 - info@nwautocare.org

Pamela Meyer, Membership Support Specialist - (208) 964-1605 pamela@nwautocare.org

Danica Hickok, Bookkeeper - (253) 676-9222 - admin@nwautocare.org

Robert Stickroth, iTAC Coordinator - (253) 660-4822 - iTAC@nwautocare.org