Transdev Celebrates Two New Inductees into ASE President’s Club
Transdev is proud to celebrate two outstanding team members from the Harford County, Maryland, Fleet Services Center, who have achieved one of the highest honors in the automotive service industry: induction into the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) President’s Club.
Congratulations to Rob Morrison and Michael Sandmeier, who are among only 29 technicians worldwide to receive this rare, one-time recognition. Joining them in this elite club is their Shop Supervisor, Bill Woods, who was part of the program’s inaugural class in 2023. Together, this trio represents the gold standard in fleet maintenance, ASE mastery, and commitment to excellence.
The ASE President’s Club: A Rare Milestone
To qualify for the ASE President’s Club, candidates must hold current certifications in an extraordinary 52 ASE test areas, spanning multiple disciplines and vehicle types—light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, transit and school buses, emergency vehicles, collision repair, high-voltage safety, alternative fuels, advanced diagnostics, and more. It’s a distinction that demands a lifetime of learning, experience, and drive.
True Experts in the Field
Rob Morrison, a nine-year veteran, serves as Tech-in-Charge of Harford County’s emergency vehicle fleet, including ambulances and HAZMAT support units. Morrison is also EVT certified and has served on ASE’s Technician Advisory Council. Known for his constant pursuit of knowledge, Morrison is always looking to learn, earn new certifications, and motivate others on the team to do the same.
Michael Sandmeier has been with Fleet Services for 21 years and serves as Tech-in-Charge of the transit bus fleet. Also EVT certified, Sandmeier was recognized as the 2022 Tech of the Year by First Transit, which Transdev acquired in 2023, and was a top performer at the 2019 Maryland SuperTech competition.
Excellence in Service
The Harford County Fleet Services Center supports a wide range of municipal and county agencies across Maryland, including law enforcement, emergency services, administrative vehicles, construction fleets, and several non-student-use school buses. It is also a shared maintenance facility with other agencies.
With 18 technicians servicing more than 1,250 vehicles annually, the center is proud to be an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence location. The team works across gas, diesel, and even hybrid-electric systems, diagnosing and repairing increasingly complex modern vehicles.
A Culture that Drives Success
This culture of growth, recognition, and technical advancement drives the Harford County team to pursue the industry’s most rigorous certifications. Transdev actively supports technician development, encouraging participation in competitions like Maryland’s SuperTech program and national-level challenges.
Morrison and Sandmeier were honored earlier this year with their ASE President’s Club rings during Mechanic and Technicians Appreciation Day—a proud moment for the entire center.
Transdev is honored to support and celebrate such incredible talent. Congratulations once again to Rob Morrison and Michael Sandmeier on this outstanding achievement and for setting a powerful example of service, mastery, and leadership in fleet maintenance.
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