Tech Team

CHUCK LYNCH
Chuck@aera.org
​Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Services, has over 36 years of experience in our industry and leads the tech team by developing new technical programs and services for our active members, along with enhancing our custom training programs, international development, and more.

ROB MUNRO
Rob@aera.org
Rob Munro has over 42 years of industry experience and is a former machine shop owner. He completed two formal apprenticeships in both Automotive Machining and Automotive Service Technician, as well as a certification in alternate fuel vehicle conversion. In 2000, Rob’s shop won the prestigious “Machine Shop of the Year Award”. Rob began serving AERA as a board member in 2001, was board chairman in 2007, and continued serving as an advisor into 2014. Rob is also is AERA’s Membership and Technical Development Manager.

BRIAN ROBERTS
Brian@aera.org
Brian Roberts has over 33 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. His work experience includes time at Federal-Mogul (Fel-Pro), Modern Silicone Technologies and Dana Corporation as a Product Engineer and Product Manager before coming to AERA. He has a wealth of information in the gasket development, production and distribution business. His background in the engine sealing process and solving problem applications will be of great value to our AERA membership.

FRANCISCO ARISTIZABAL
Francisco@aera.org
Francisco Aristizabal is AERA’s Spanish-speaking tech specialist. Communicating to the Spanish-speaking market in Spanish is very important to our association and the engine rebuilding world. Francisco brings over 30 years of experience to our team, especially in the heavy-duty arena.