Shawn Hafele - Culinary Arts - Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Shawn Hafele

is an Advanced Culinary Arts instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps and is responsible for ServSafe Manager and ManageFirst instruction and proctoring. He received his associate degree in culinary arts and his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in culinary arts. His experiences have taken him from restaurants to country clubs and even time in the active army as a cook. Shawn’s main focus toward teaching is letting the students use their creativity while ensuring the food is prepared correctly.

Seth Rose - Advanced Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technician, Pre-Apprentice - Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center

Seth Rose

is the instructor for HBI’s Advanced Photovoltaic Technician program at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. Seth joined the HBI and Earle C. Clements Job Corps teams in October 2020 and teaches advanced students about the solar energy industry. Previously, he had worked in the solar industry since 2011, primarily in the residential sector. Seth has worked as an installer, crew foreman and project manager and has an educational background in automotive technology.

Ryan Weatherbee - Computer Technician A+ - Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center

Ryan Weatherbee

is an instructor for the Computer Services Technician course at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. With a background in elementary education and five years of experience in the field as a service technician with Geek Squad and Best Buy, Ryan possesses the skills required to dedicate his time, knowledge and resources to learning and preparing the next line of certified techs. 

Rob Guenthner - Tile Setting - Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center

Rob Guenthner

has been an IMI Tile Setting instructor for nearly 15 years, with over 24 years of experience in masonry and general construction. While working in the field, he was the foreman on several major projects in the surrounding area, including schools and hospitals. Rob now enjoys passing his skills on to the next generations to keep the trade alive. 

Pete Lane - Advanced Heavy Truck Driving - Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Pete Lane

is an Advanced Heavy Truck Driving instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. His background consists of hauling oversized loads, tankers and hauling dry van loads of product for delivery, along with six years in the truck driving field. Pete enjoys being an instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps because he gets to see his students grow and learn a skill that will help them grow their financial future. 

Mike Wallace - Inland River Systems - Deckhand - Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Mike Wallace

joined Earle C. Clements Job Corps as a Deckhand instructor in 2019 and has been in the tow boating industry for 28 years. Mike started his career as a green deckhand and worked his way up to senior mate and fleet mate for Evansville Marine Services. He now uses this experience to teach students the proper skills to find a career in the field. 

Mike Adams - Electrical - Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center

Mike Adams

Before joining Earle C. Clements Job Corps as Electrical instructor, Mike Adams worked for Peabody Coal Company for 28 years. Mike was a student here at Earle C. Clements Job Corps and is now able to impart his experience to students every day. 

Merry Woolsey - Certified Nurse Assistant - Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Merry Woolsey

is a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. She graduated from practical nursing school in 1991 and become a registered nurse in 1993. Merry has worked half her career in the ICU, in both the United States and Germany. Merry is excited to use her experiences and lessons she has learned with all her students at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. 

Lori Wesley - Culinary Arts - Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Lori Wesley

has worked with Job Corps for over 10 years and currently serves as an Advanced Pastry instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. She has experience in food management, operating Huck’s/Godfather and Subway. Lori loves working with students and seeing their excitement when they achieve their goals. 

Leif Johnson - Welding - Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center

Leif Johnson

has worked at Earle C. Clements Job Corps for nearly 20 years. He taught Basic Welding for five years before becoming an Advanced Welding instructor. Leif’s background includes sheet metal fabrication, pipe fabrication, ornamental iron fabrication and design. He holds an associate degree in welding technology and is an AWS-certified welding inspector. Leif enjoys working at Earle C. Clements Job Corps because welding has always been his passion of his, and he enjoys sparking that passion in today’s young people.