The Black Forest Staff
Owner John Rickard and his Black Forest staff work very hard to maintain a modern, state of the art facility specializing in Mini, Porsche and BMW automobiles. The staff is also actively involved in the automotive community with most being active members of local car clubs, such as PCA, POC, SCCA and others. This love of cars shows not only in their work, but their willingness to talk to customers and really learn the wants and needs of each customer.
John Rickard
Founded Black Forest in 1975.
Experience
Nearly 40 years running Black Forest Off Road Racing since 1968 VW-Porsche-Audi Dealership in 1970
Certifications
ASE Master Technician
Hobbies
Autocross, Spec Racing, Sailing, Mountain Biking
Mark Kinninger
Started at Black Forest in 1987
Experience
School of Life Yahama Technical School
Certifications
Basic ASE Certifications
Hobbies
Building Porsche Track Cars
Steve Grosekemper
Started at Black Forest in 2014
Experience
Phoenix Institute of Technology, Automotive Technology Program
Dieter’s Porsche & BMW 1985 to 2013, Forman 1991 to 2013
Certifications
ASE Master Technician (A1-8)
ASE Advance level specialist
ASE Parts specialist/Service Consultant
ASE Engine Machinist
ASE Alternate fuels Specialist
ASE Exhaust Specialist
Clubs
PCA 1989 to present (Technical Advisor)
SCCA 2004-2008
Hobbies
PCA TT, DE, AX, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Camping
Jeff Beckman
Started at Black Forest in 1995
Training
UC Berkeley, B.S. in Engineering
Clubs
SCCA, SOLO II, PCA
Certifications
Service Consultant, Parts Specialist
Hobbies
Cars, Woodworking, Home Improvement
Anthony Dilanzo
18 years Porsche Technician
Clubs
PCA
Hobbies
Road Course Racing, Sand Duning
David Quesnel
Started at Black Forest in 2009
Training
US Navy, 6 years mechanic
Clubs
PCA, POC, BMW CCA & NASA
Certifications
Parts Manager
Service Writer
Terry Hardesty
Started at Black Forest in 1995
Education
Fullerton College
Training
15+ years as Audi Service Techician
Clubs
Legal Sports
Certifications
Former Master Technician
Service writer
DJ (David) Gardner
Training
Porsche mechanic 7 years
Clubs
PCA, POC
Certifications
ASE Certified
AI Engine Repair
A5 Brakes
A$ Suspension & Steering