brings over 30 years of professional experience to his classroom at Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, including three tours with the United States Naval Construction Battalions and as a commercial carpenter in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He enjoys teaching because it allows him to be able to help train a new generation of carpenters who will continue the tradition of skilled trades in the workforce.

lead Carpentry instructor, previously worked with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters apprenticeship training program before joining the team at Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. Rich has over a decade of experience as an interior systems specialist, cabinet installer and union carpenter.

Rich can relate to students as a Job Corps graduate. He enjoys working with students, watching them learn the ins and outs of the trade and seeing the excitement they express when they complete the program and move on to UBC apprenticeship.

Vocation instructor, has worked at Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center for over 14 years. He previously worked in technical support with a major software company as an analyst and manager. 

is a full-time Welding instructor with Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He received an American Welding Society certification and worked as a certified welder before accepting the instructor position at Wolf Creek Job Corps.

is a Welding instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and an American Welding Society-certified welder. Toby aims to give students the tools they need to succeed in their careers and lives by coaching them through welding courses and offering advice regarding finances and professionalism.

is a Welding instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, bringing more than 35 years of welding and construction experience to the classroom, including two decades as a millwright and welder with the United Auto Workers. Tim enjoys preparing students for successful careers by taking them to tour local companies and mentoring them in welding and life skills.

is a Painting instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, using his 30 years of field experience to teach students necessary painting skills and OSHA safety. James has been a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades for more than two decades.

is an Office Administration instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, with three decades of professional experience. She is excited to teach students the skills to be proficient in Microsoft Office and other business administration fundamentals.

is a Heavy Equipment instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, bringing more than two decades of heavy equipment experience to the classroom. He is also a 15-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, continuing a family legacy of operating engineers to the third generation.

is the lead Heavy Equipment instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. Jason is a third-generation union heavy equipment operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for more than two decades, with experience working on numerous projects in Missouri and Illinois. In his role, Jason is proud to work alongside a team that offers innovative training in GPS grade control technology and an entry-level driver training program for students pursuing their commercial driver’s license.