Instructors
Safe Driving Instructors
Instructor’s Certification & Background
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Dave Aitken – David graduated from Bethel Park High in 1966. Following graduation he attended Beaver County Community College.
Mr. Aitken is very involved in a variety of community activities and server on the Board of Directors of the following organizations: National Alliance of the Mentally Ill, Beaver County Consumer / Family Satisfaction Team, and Greentree Historical Society. David is also a trained speaker for mental health issues.
David is a retired employee from Penn Central / Conrail Railroad and from 1968 thru 1996 served as a yardmaster for the railroad.
You can all get in touch with David Aitken by calling Seniors For Safe Driving @ 800-559-4880. Mr. Aitken currently lives in Hookstown, PA. He can be reached by email through Seniors For Safe Driving.
Richard D’Arcangelo – Richard has a varied business background starting in 1960 through 2005. Mr. D’Arcangelo has worked with the following companies: A & P Tea Company, General Telephone, Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Company, Tridea Electronics, and Lacey’s / King Arthur’s Pizza. Most of his professional career has been devoted to supervision and management.
Mr. D’Arcangelo has an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Pasadena City College. He is a graduate of the American Automobile Association’s Highway Safety Education Instructor Certification School in Fairfax, Virginia.
In 1978 Richard went into business for himself where he owned and operated Lacey’s / King Arthur Pizza franchise. After 10 successful years in the pizza business, Richard felt it was time to semi-retire, and sold the business.
Mr. D’Arcangelo is very active in his community where he serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat and Humanity of Mercer County, serves as an instructor for the Shenango Valley YMCA, and is a Boy Scout School Career Speaker. He is still active as a National Junior Tennis League Instructor and is a Pasadena Rose Parade Assiciation Member.
Seniors For Safe Driving is very fortunate to have Richard as a certified instructor. He teaches classes up and down Interstate 79 from the Mercer area to Erie, Pennsylvania. In 2004 Richard reached over 5000 seniors while teaching Seniors For Safe Driving classes.
Mr. D’Arcangelo currently lives in Hermitage, PA. He can be reached by email through Seniors For Safe Driving.
Lisa Holsinger – Lisa comes to us as a 1990 Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in Liberal Arts. She is currently working as an employment specialist for adults with intellectual disabilities. She taught thirteen years in a public school, collegiate, and business setting, spent nine years in multiple professional positions and five years as a gymnastic coach.
Lisa is engaged in her community by volunteering at Blair Senior Services, Mountain Lion Back Pack Program, she is a Sunday School teacher and is active in other church related activities.
Larry Nunamaker – I am a lifetime resident of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Husband, father of six children and grandfather of nine. I like traveling and spending time with my wonderful bride and grandchildren. I ride motorcycle, love boating, fishing and camping.
I graduated from Ford City High School, Ford City, PA and worked thirty and a half years for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Mill where I drove truck and operated various steel making machines. Since I retired, I have driven motor coach, school bus and was a Certified School Bus Instructor for a local busing garage. I was ordained into the ministry in 2002 and enjoy preaching and talking with people.
Robert (Bob) Wehrle – Bob graduated from South Hills Catholic High School in 1966. Following graduation he attended classes at Point Park University.
He retired in 2008 after a 42 year career in the railroad industry. Bob was a transportation official with the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad, Three Rivers Railway, and CSX Transportation. Since retirement Bob completed a course to become an income tax preparer, and recently has received his appointment as a Pennsylvania Notary Public.
As a resident of Upper St. Clair, Bob will be instructing classes in the South Hills Area. You can contact Bob at [email protected]
Brad enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in 1983 and retired with 30 years of service in 2013. While in the State Police, he was fortunate enough to be stationed at many locations throughout the state.
Brad resides in the Spartanburg/Corry Area, and will be covering Seniors For Safe Driving classes in the Northeastern corner of Pennsylvania.