Instructors

Bob Gillmer

As owner of Driver Training Services, Bob has been in the transportation industry for more than 45 years. He has been licensed by the PA Department of Education as a driving instructor since 1996, and has certifications from the PA Department of Transportation as an Inspection Mechanic, a Commercial Driver Trainer and a Third Party CDL Instructor/Examiner, with a working knowledge of DOT regulations.

Bob is certified to conduct Driver Competency Assessments, and as the operator of the local National Safety Council Training Center, Bob has extensive experience in safety training, risk management and accident prevention. He has consulted in the development of the adult education programs at North Montco Technical Career Center. Bob also presents National Safety Council Defensive Driving classes at Montgomery County Community College.

Sandy Henning

Sandy has been working with children her entire adult life. She was a basketball, volleyball, softball and little league baseball coach when her kids were young. She has also been a school bus driver for over 20 years. She was presented with the opportunity to combine her love of teaching and her love for driving as a part time instructor with Driver Training Services about 5 years ago. She says she considers it to be such a privilege to become part of her student’s team teaching their defensive driving skills and skills needed to look ahead, think, and stay safe.

Christine Wright

As a mother of three, Chris brings her experience raising teenagers into her training by creating a positive atmosphere; allowing her students to learn at their own pace. She works with teens in her church youth group and teaches Sunday School. She believes that successful learning is best achieved when the teacher recognizes that each student is unique. The key is determining the approach that works best for each student.

Bill Krzemien

Bill has been retired from Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department after 30 years of service, and now is a part time examiner/instructor for Driver Training Services. Bill was a Traffic Safety Officer while on the force, in which his duties included traffic control, accident investigation and reconstruction, and he was also a DARE officer. He worked with PennDOT in the past assisting on proposed traffic signals, traffic timing and traffic patterns. As a longtime member of the community he has spoken at various community events regarding safe driving and vehicle laws. He has been teaching behind the wheel driving instruction with DTS since 2015. He is also a Summer Boot Camp instructor.

Charlie Adrianza

 

Joesph Hopkins

Joe Hopkins is a retired U.S. Navy Reserve veteran of 24 years, serving as a Hospital Corpsman and Environmental Health Technician. As a military instructor he trained Navy and Marine personnel in first aid, occupational health and safety, food sanitation, and biomedical hazards for fifteen years. He is currently certified by the American Red Cross in Adult CPR, First Aid and AED. Joe is a highly skilled motorcyclist, with over 40 years of crash-free riding experience. Joe has also taught the Basic Rider Course for the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program. Mr. Hopkins brings knowledge of Pennsylvania insurance laws and has been an underwriter for property and casualty insurance.A Harleysville local, Joe lives with his wife Lisa and enjoys reading, gardening and woodworking.