My Background
- Hometown: Norton Shores, Michigan
- Professional Experience: 2) Professional Experience: Welding Technology Instructor, Muskegon Community College 2012 - Present Welding Instructor, Muskegon Area Career Tech Center 2003 - 2012 Welding Instructor, Muskegon Area Vocational Consortium 2001 - 2003 Journeyman Pipefitter & Certified Welder, Plumbing & Mechanical Services 2000 Manager, Monarch Welding & Engineering, Inc. 1997-2000 Owner, Lorey Welding & Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 1975 – 1997 Licensed Boiler Installer #313562 4B – State of Michigan 1976 - Present Licensed Boiler Repairer #320200 IV – State of Michigan 1976 - Present Licensed Mechanical Contractor – State of Michigan 1984 – Present Certified Welding Inspector – American Welding Society 2003 - Present Certified Welding Educator – American Welding Society 2003 - Present Journeyman Pipefitter – UA #174 2001- Annual Vocational Authorization, Welding – 2001 State of Michigan 2001 -Temporary Vocational Authorization, Welding & Metal Trades – State of Michigan 2005 - Occupational (Full Vocational) Authorization, Welding & Metal Trades – State of Michigan
- Academic Degrees: BS Industrial Technology from Bowling Green State University -1975, Master of Arts, Career & Technical Education from Western Michigan University - 2005,
- Classes Taught: Welding Technology Classes
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