Instructors

Michael Barnett, Carpentry:

A member of local 200 and a 40 year member of the UBC, Michael is a former superintendant and steward. Michael specializes in interior systems and concrete formwork. Michael has earned certifications in OSHA 500, Concrete Formwork and Insulated Concrete Forms, Interior Systems Layout, Acoustical Ceilings, Commercial Door Hardware, Construction Math, as well as Scaffolding, Aerial Lift and Powered Industrial Truck.

Bill Crossley, Safety Manager and Lead Instructor:

A member of Local 435 and a 29-year member of the UBC, Crossley is a veteran carpenter with experience as a foreman, lead carpenter, steward, instructor, safety manager and lead instructor. Crossley specializes in safety and concrete. His certifications include Scaffold, Rigging, OSHA 500, Lead, Hazardous Waste, CPR/First Aid, Total Station, Confined Space, Aerial Lift, and Power Industrial Truck. He was also a part of the UBC’s Carpenter International Training Fund’s General Sills curriculum team.

Jim Ebert, Interior Systems and Carpentry Instructor:

A member of Local 744 and a 32-year member of the UBC, Ebert is a veteran cabinetmaker and carpenter with experience as a foreman, superintendent and estimator. Ebert has taught for more than ten years, and specializes in interior systems and carpentry. UBC Certifications earned include Material Safety Data Sheet, Confined Space, Lift Truck, OSHA 500, Insulated Concrete Formwork, C.O.M.E.T, Lead Abatement, Solid Surface, Barrel Ceilings, Roof Framing, Teaching Technology, Substance Abuse Program Trainer, Power Line Hazard Awareness, Millwright 16 Hour Health And Safety, OSHA 502, and Scaffold Erector Trainer.

Ron Herman, Millwright:

A member of Local 1871 and a 23 year member of the UBC, Herman is a veteran millwright with experience as a general foreman, foreman, and steward. Herman has taught for more than 15 years, specializing in welding and welding certifications. His own certifications include Certified Welding Inspector, Rigging, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Aerial Lift.

Joseph Horrigan, Millwright:

A member of Local 1871 and a 27 year member of the UBC, Horrigan has work experience as a Millwright working in fossil fuel and nuclear power plants, automotive plants and steel mills. He also has work experience as a Piledriver. His teaching qualifications include Welding, Turbines, Pumps, Conveyors, Optics, Alignments ,Safety ,First Aid and CPR, Industrial Trucks and Aerial Lift.

Robin Lambright:

A member of Local 351 and a 26-year member of the UBC, Lambright is an experienced carpenter and Acoustical Ceilings Specialist. Her certifications include OSHA 30, Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Lift.

Ted Lauer, Carpentry:

A member of Carpenter local 356 and a 16 year member of the UBC, Ted is a part time journeyman skills advancement instructor. Teds certifications include OSHA training, First Aid, CPR and Scaffolding.

Antonio Midlam, Millwright & Welding:

A member of local 1066, UBC member since 1977 and a Instructor for the Southwest Training Center since 2008. Antonio (Tony) brought a wealth of past work and training experiences as a Millwright and has worked hard to obtain additional credentials as a Millwright/Welding Instructor. Tony’s certifications include Millwright Safety, OSHA 500, First Aid/CPR, Welding Instructor Train the Trainer, Aerial Lift, Powered Industrial Truck, Rigging/Signaling, AWS — Certified Welding Inspector, Machinery Alignment, Confined Space Instructor, Gas and Steam Turbine and Hytorc Bolting Technician.

Wendy Rial:

A member of Local 351 and a 14-year member of the UBC, Rial is an experienced in-field safety specialist. Rial is currently working on her associate’s degree in Environmental Technologies / Occupational Health & Safety. She is proficient in Spanish and her certifications include OSHA 30, 1st Aid / CPR and Rigging/Signaling.

James Robbins, Flooring:

A member of Local 136, James has been a Union Floor layer for over 10 years. He is INSTALL Carpet and Resilient Certified and has taken the Train the Trainer to provide other floor layers this opportunity.

Craig Rosala, Flooring:

A member of Local 373 and a 34-year member of the UBC, Rosala specializes in all types of flooring, including flashcoving, linoleum and vinyl. Rosala’s certifications include INSTALL, Congoleum, Armstrong, National Wood Flooring Association, Mohawk Carpet, Shaw Carpet and FORBO Certifications of ‘Associate’ and ‘Master Mechanic’.

Christopher Sanders, Carpentry:

A member of local 200 and an 11 year member of the UBC, Christopher is a veteran carpenter with experience as a journeyman carpenter. After completing the apprenticeship program Chris worked as a journeyman carpenter and served as a carpenter in the US Army. Certifications earned include OSHA 500, Scaffold Erector and User, Powered Industrial Truck, First Aid, CPR, Structural Insulated Panel Systems, Builders Level and Transit and completion of the Career Connections Outreach Specialist Training.

Douglas Sherritt, Carpentry:

A member of Carpenters local 136 and a Instructor for the Southwest Ohio Training Center for the more than 10 years. Doug’s background is in residential framing, concrete, and commercial construction. His certifications include: Solid surface, Total Station, Scaffold, Pile Driving, Insulated Concrete Forms, Rigging/Signaling, Powered Industrial Truck, Aerial Lift, OSHA 500 & 502, First aid/CPR and more. Doug is a well rounded Instructor and is often asked to Instruct at the Carpenters International Training Center.

Dan Sustin, Mill-Cabinet:

A member of Local 435, Sustin teaches interior finish, general carpentry, millwork and cabinetry, as well as CNC programming and production. His UBC certifications include OSHA 500, Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR and AED, Cleanroom, Scaffold, Solid Surface, and Best Practices in Hospital Construction for Occupied Facilities. Sustin has worked as both a foreman and a steward.

Keith Taylor, NEO Training Coordinator, Carpentry Instructor:

A member of local 435 and a 25 year UBC member, Taylor specializes in Residential Carpentry. Keith’s working background includes house framing and interior systems work both as a carpenter and foreman. Keith’s UBC Certifications include: OSHA 500, Best Practices in Occupied Health Care Facilities, Structural Insulated Panels, Scaffold, Solid Surface, Heavy Gauge Steel Framing, Powered Industrial Truck, and Aerial Lift.

Ken Trumbull:

A member of Local 351 and a 16-year member of the UBC, Trumbull is a veteran carpenter with experience as a superintendent. Trumbull also ran his own Union carpentry contracting business. His certifications include Scaffold, Rigging/Signaling, 1^st Aid / CPR and OSHA 30.

Todd Weinbrecht, Millwright:

A member of Millwright local 1241 and a 22 year member of the UBC, Todd is a skilled Millwright with experience as a foreman and superintendant. His specialties include optics, layout and welding. His certifications include OSHA 500, Powered Industrial Truck, Scaffolding, First Aid, CPR, AED, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Human Performance, Precision Optical Alignment, Rigging and Signaling, GE Familiarization and Hytorc.

Vince Wright, Carpentry:

A member of local 200 and a 18 year member of the UBC, Vince is a carpenter instructor with experience as a foreman and journeyman carpenter. His certifications include OSHA 500, Solid Surface, Builders Level and Transit, Total Station, Hardware Installation, Rigging and Signaling, Scaffolding, Powered Industrial Truck, Aerial Lift, Fall Protection, Material Safety Data Sheets, First Aid, CPR and AED.