Tim Gilles

Tim Gilles has authored several textbooks during his writing career of over 40 years; some of them were revised and updated through many editions. His publishers were all associated with the roots of what is now Cengage Learning; Breton, Wadsworth, Delmar, and International Thomson (ITP).

Tim was an automotive teacher for 38 years. After graduating from Long Beach State with a BA degree in Industrial Arts, he was the automotive teacher at Oxnard High School for a year. After that, he taught Automotive Technology at Santa Barbara City College for 37 years.

Tim earned his Master's degree in Occupational Education at Chicago State University. He has a California Community College Life Teaching Credential, with four years of industry work experience prior to his teaching career. He was certified as an ASE Master Automotive Technician and ASE Master Engine Machinist.

Tim was a past-president and long-time board member of the California Automotive Teachers Association. He was a member of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) since the early 1980s. He served on the NACAT Board of Directors and was chair of their election committee for many years. Tim also served on the California Community College Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for Career and Technical Education for over 20 years.