David Macholz

David Macholz is the founder and president of the International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC) and CEO of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Group (AVTG), organizations dedicated to modernizing technician training and performance-based certification. A former automotive technician turned educator, David has spent more than two decades in the industry. His doctoral research focuses on industry-recognized credentials and the future of competency-based workforce development. He is a national advocate for building a skilled, professionalized technician workforce prepared for the rapid shift toward advanced vehicle technologies.