VERTICAL GROUP STRUCTURE
VERTICAL GROUPS
Vertical groups are the heart of the organization. ETI is more than just scan tools. We cover all aspects of automotive repair. Vertical Groups allow members to discuss common problems and to examine the most current and pertinent technical information in specific areas of interest.
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
The Institute maintains close working relationships with government agencies and other associations, such as the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Through these relationships, ETI has been at the forefront in ensuring that OEM information regarding on-board diagnostics are available to tool and equipment manufacturers and third party information providers.
- ETI played a major role in negotiating portions of the EPA’s service information access rule released in 2003.
- Provided comments to the CARB concerning their information access rulemaking that resulted in equipment companies and third-party information providers being added as “covered persons.”
- Co-developed the “OBD I/M Testing Flowchart,” a recommended practices document that CARB endorsed in 2002. This document was updated in 2009
- Created the scan tool section of NASTF’s OE service information matrix in 2002 including updates every year since.
Technical Director EU
PATRIK KARLSSON
Autocom
Technical Director US
Open Position
US Vertical Chairs
Chuck Olsen
AirPro Diagnostics
ADAS
Chair
AirPro Diagnostics
ADAS
Chair
Focuses on the tools, procedures, and data required to support calibration, diagnostics, and service of ADAS features. This group collaborates with OEMs and industry stakeholders to address evolving technologies, ensure safe and accurate repairs, and promote best practices across the aftermarket.
Ben johnson
Repairify
ADAS
Co Chair
Repairify
ADAS
Co Chair
Jeramy Holloway
Spanesi
Collision
Co Chair
Spanesi
Collision
Co Chair
Dedicated to the intersection of collision repair and vehicle technology, this group addresses structural alignment, calibration dependencies, and post-repair validation. It works to ensure that modern vehicles are restored safely and correctly, with an emphasis on collaboration between repairers, tool providers, and OEMs.
Jason Black
i-CAR
Collision
Co Chair
i-CAR
Collision
Co Chair
Open Position
This Could Be You!
ELECTRIFICATION
Chair
This Could Be You!
ELECTRIFICATION
Chair
Explores the service, diagnostics, and infrastructure challenges associated with electric and hybrid vehicles. This group focuses on battery systems, high-voltage safety, data access, and emerging standards to support the aftermarket as electrified vehicle adoption continues to grow.
Kim Cottle
Associated Equipment
Heavy Duty
Co Chair
Associated Equipment
Heavy Duty
Co Chair
Addresses the unique diagnostic, service, and data needs of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. This group works on standardization, tool capabilities, and OEM engagement to support fleets, service providers, and equipment manufacturers in a rapidly evolving commercial vehicle landscape.
Kevin smallhorn
Noregon
Heavy Duty
Co Chair
Noregon
Heavy Duty
Co Chair
Jay Horak
Opus IVS
Scan Tool
Co Chair
Opus IVS
Scan Tool
Co Chair
Focused on diagnostic scan tool functionality, vehicle communication, and data interpretation. This group works closely with OEMs to improve data availability, address inconsistencies, and support the development of effective diagnostic solutions for the aftermarket.
Keith Andreason
Innova
Scan Tool
Co Chair
Innova
Scan Tool
Co Chair
Robert Vogt
IOSiX
Telematics
Chair
IOSiX
Telematics
Chair
Explores the use of vehicle telematics data for diagnostics, remote services, and fleet applications. This group focuses on API access, data standardization, and integration opportunities to expand how vehicle data can be leveraged beyond traditional scan tool connections.
Tanner Brandt
AutoDiag Clinic
Global Trainers
Chair
AutoDiag Clinic
Global Trainers
Chair
Brings together industry trainers to share knowledge, align on emerging technologies, and improve the delivery of technical education. This group also explores opportunities for collaboration with OEM training organizations and the licensing or distribution of training content.
EU Vertical Chairs
Open Position
This Could Be You!
Data Access & Telematics
Chair
This Could Be You!
Data Access & Telematics
Chair
Connected vehicle data access rights, remote and server-based diagnostic architectures, telematics platform interoperability, API integration standards, GDPR and data sovereignty considerations, and OEM data sharing policy.
Engage directly with the transition from physical OBD access to cloud-based diagnostics. Help shape the aftermarket's response to OEM data platform strategies and ensure equitable access to vehicle telematics data.
Engage directly with the transition from physical OBD access to cloud-based diagnostics. Help shape the aftermarket's response to OEM data platform strategies and ensure equitable access to vehicle telematics data.
Martin Bergenwall
OmniTrust / AutoAuth
CyberSecurity & Secure Diagnostics
Chair
OmniTrust / AutoAuth
CyberSecurity & Secure Diagnostics
Chair
EU and international cybersecurity regulations affecting diagnostic tool access, including UNECE R155/R156, SERMI framework, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), secure gateway authentication requirements, encrypted communication protocols, and OEM tool certification models.
Stay ahead of cybersecurity mandates before they disrupt diagnostic workflows. Help shape ETI EU's collective position on SERMI implementation, secure remote diagnostics, and access rights under evolving EU regulation.
Stay ahead of cybersecurity mandates before they disrupt diagnostic workflows. Help shape ETI EU's collective position on SERMI implementation, secure remote diagnostics, and access rights under evolving EU regulation.
Andy Brooke
Maverick Diagnostics
Diagnostics & Repair
Chair
Maverick Diagnostics
Diagnostics & Repair
Chair
OEM service data access frameworks, diagnostic communication standards (OBD/UDS/DoIP), technical service bulletin access, tool interoperability, data licensing models, and independent workshop access rights under EU regulation.
Ensure your organisation has early intelligence on OEM documentation changes, diagnostic standard developments, and licensing models that directly affect workshop capability and tool investment.
Ensure your organisation has early intelligence on OEM documentation changes, diagnostic standard developments, and licensing models that directly affect workshop capability and tool investment.
Tanner Brandt
AutoDiag Clinic
Global Trainers
Chair
AutoDiag Clinic
Global Trainers
Chair
Brings together industry trainers to share knowledge, align on emerging technologies, and improve the delivery of technical education. This group also explores opportunities for collaboration with OEM training organizations and the licensing or distribution of training content.
Chuck Olsen
AirPro Diagnostics
Adas & Safety Systems
Chair
AirPro Diagnostics
Adas & Safety Systems
Chair
ADAS calibration procedures and tooling requirements, electronic Periodic Technical Inspection (ePTI) frameworks, safety system validation standards, OEM-specific calibration data access, and workshop process implications of increasing ADAS complexity.
Access structured technical guidance on ADAS servicing requirements before they reach your workshop. Engage with calibration standards development and influence ETI EU's position on ePTI and safety system access rights.
Access structured technical guidance on ADAS servicing requirements before they reach your workshop. Engage with calibration standards development and influence ETI EU's position on ePTI and safety system access rights.
Open position
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Adas & Safety Systems
Co Chair
This could be you!
Adas & Safety Systems
Co Chair
