Staff & Instructors

Role: Instructor
Specialty: Conduit Bending, Basic Wiring, Codeology
Electrician Since: 2021
On Teaching: “I think it’s something I’ll enjoy. It’s a good time to meet everybody.”

Role: Instructor
Specialty: Grounding and Bonding, NFPA 70E Safety
Electrician Since: 2015
On Teaching: “I like to show people what I learned in the field. When I teach, it sharpens my own skills in the field.”

Role: Instructor
Specialty: Conduit Bending, Conduit Fabrication, Basic Wiring, Apprentice Orientation
Electrician Since: 1991
On Teaching: “I was asked. I learned a lot about it and felt I was good at it. When I became an instructor, it made me better and I was able to teach these guys. I do this on the job and it’s really fun.”

Role: Instructor
Specialty: Job Information, Hand Tool Techniques, Lighting
Electrician Since: 2016
On Teaching: “I like to help out and give apprentices real-world experiences from the field.”

Role: Instructor
Specialty: AC Systems, AC Theory, Power Quality
Electrician Since: 2017
On Teaching: “I want to give people the same opportunities I had. The union was a ladder and I want other people to have that too.

Role: Instructor
Specialty: Motors, Motor Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Electrician Since: 30 years in the trade
On Teaching: “I’ve always enjoyed it.”

Role: Director
Experience: Modernizing apprenticeship training through hands-on labs, blended learning, manufacturer partnerships, and advanced instruction in solar, EV infrastructure, and AI data center work
Electrician Since: 1995
Background: Began as a 5th-Year Instructor before leading the program’s expansion

Role: Lead Instructor
Specialty: Rigging, Basic Life Support First Aid/CPR, IR Scanning, Confined Space, Basic Wiring, Leadership, Construction Documentation, Torque, Job Information, Distributed Generation, Code Classes, Fire Alarm Systems
Electrician Since: 2009
Background: General Contracting, Heavy Equipment Operator, Assistant Fire Chief at Hobbie Fire Company. Out in the field, worked on various different projects from hospitals, schools, stadiums and water parks. Specialized in new construction out of the ground and renovation work. Former road superintendent, managed many large projects at a time with large crews before coming to the JATC full time.

Role: Instructor
Specialty: DC Theory, Introductory Course, Continuing Education Classes, Managing Media, Managing Training Center Partnerships
Electrician Since: 2018
On Teaching: “I like helping apprentices and journeymen adapt to the changing trade.”