ACKERMAN'S SERVICING VOLVO - Key Persons
Adam really took to automotive training at the College of Marin. With two scholarships he received an A-S degree in Automotive Technology. He had the opportunity to teach a "special technology" class at the college in the automotive program and it was easy for him to pass all ASE Certified Master Technician exams in one sitting! After working in Marin for nine years, Adam came to Ackerman's as one of Bruce's first Berkeley mechanics to work for him. Adam enjoys the great outdoors, raising pastured chickens for their healthful eggs, and growing rare and unusual orchids which take him on great adventures to see orchids grow in the wild.
My story started when I was 13 years old and my parents were contemplating a new car back in 1968. An Uncle had a Volvo (which was an influence) and of course I'll never forget my parents making me feel a part of the decision process to buy one. At the time Volvo was making a reputation for itself as a very safe and well made car (most owners were holding on to them for many years, which at that time, was almost unheard of) and they attracted socially responsible people, Sweden then of course was neutral regarding the Vietnam War and as we all know Volvo is made in Sweden! Many college educated people were zapping them up, especially in Berkeley. So needless to say when my parents purchased their first Volvo 144, with my approval, it became the major influence of my life!