Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician

Mark Lindemann has been a first year Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician instructor since 1991.

Education

• Diploma in Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician, Alexandria Technical & Community College

Occupational History

• 11 years, Ollie's Service in Alexandria, MN

Professional Affiliations/Certifications

• Gold Level Catmaster Certification
• Briggs & Stratton Master Technician
• OPE Certified - 2 cycle & 4 cycle engines
• Training at Harley Davidson University
• SkillsUSA Advisor
• SkillsUSA Motorcycle National Education Team
• SkillsUSA State Board of Directors

Mike has been a full time instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College since 2002.

Education

• Diploma in Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician, Alexandria Technical & Community College
• Marine Program at AMI (American Marine Institute) in Daytona Beach, Florida

Occupational History

Mike Pierskalla has been employed in the motorsports industry since 1986. Working at a dealer throughout high school sparked interest in attending and graduating from the Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician program at Alexandria Technical & Community College in 1992. During his time at ATCC, Mike placed 1st at national levels in SkillsUSA participating in Power Equipment Technology as well as Marine Service Technology. Mike went on to graduate from the Marine Program at AMI (American Marine Institute) in Daytona Beach, Florida in 1993.

Professional Affiliations/Certifications

Serving as a service technician in the motorsports industry, Mike has obtained many certifications over the years including:

• Mercury Marine
• Mercruiser Marine
• Yamaha Marine
• Johnson & Evinrude
• OMC Cobra
• Superflow Dyno
• Volvo Penta Marine
• Arctic Cat
• EETC 2-Stroke
• EETC 4-Stroke

Derrick "Duke" Kleman was hired full time by Alexandria Technical & Community College in 2009.

Education

• St. Cloud Technical College
• Mondello Technical School
• Southwest Minnesota State University

Occupational Background

• In the industry since 1988 with experience in being/doing service technician, parts/customer service, motorcycle chassis design/manufacturing, advanced engine design, as well as development and building of snowmobiles and motorcycles. Also has a background in automotive racing.

Professional Affiliations/Certifications

• Super Flow Factory-Authorized Operator
• Dyno-Jet/Power Commander Certification
• Mondello Cylinder - Head Design, Blue Printing, and Engine Building
• Harley Davidson University Training
• Polaris Technical Training
• Ski-doo Technical Training
• Attended Several Update/Race Schools
• Skill’s USA Advisor