Scott Marchant - Painting - Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Scott Marchant

entered the painting industry in 1988 and brings decades of experience to his role as the Painting instructor at Tongue Point Job Corps Center. Scott loves the atmosphere among painters on a construction site and works to instill that mindset in his students. He enjoys being an instructor as a way to give back and help Job Corps students on their career journeys.

Bill Read - Glazing, Pre-Apprentice - Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Bill Read

has been the Glazing instructor at Tongue Point Job Corps Center since 2009. Prior to joining the Job Corps team, Bill was an apprentice journeyman. In both this experience and as an instructor, he has enjoyed taking students under his wing and teaching them the skills for a career in glazing.

Jim Kalmbach - Electrical - Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Jim Kalmbach

started his career in the electrical field in the 1960s and has served as HBI Electrical instructor at Tongue Point Job Corps Center since 2008. Jim began his career wiring houses. He later joined an apprenticeship program and worked as a contractor and as an electrical inspector. Jim’s favorite part of his job is helping students work toward successful futures

Robbin O’Grady - Clinical Medical Assistant - Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Robbin O’Grady

joined the Tongue Point Job Corps Center team as a medical assistant in 2017 with over 20 years of industry experience. Robbin has certifications as a clinical medical assistant and in electronic health records. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Robbin loves watching her students experience “firsts” and equipping them to succeed in the medical field.

Ken Johnson - Cement Masonry - Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Ken Johnson

Ken Johnson, Cement Masonry instructor, joined Tongue Point Job Corps Center in 2017. He previously worked in commercial construction as a union cement mason for nearly 30 years. Ken has worked on a variety of projects throughout his career, like high-rise buildings, bridges, schools, hospitals, dams and more. His favorite part of being a Job Corps instructor is learning with the students and helping them grow their self-confidence. 

Betsy Crist - Carpentry - Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Betsy Crist

has worked in the carpentry industry since 1987 and brings all this experience as a Carpentry instructor at Tongue Point Job Corps Center. Betsy continues to work on her carpentry skills through the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute and the International Training Center, and she loves to share this knowledge with her students to make a difference in their lives.

Markus Dezelak - Carpentry - Tongue Point Job Corps Center

Markus Dezelak

is a Carpentry instructor at Tongue Point Job Corps Center. He previously worked for Mehrer Drywall as a foreman for seven years. Markus’ favorite part of his job is teaching students new skills and seeing their excitement when they succeed. Markus instructs his students on how to gain employability skills to succeed in an apprenticeship and future career.