Instructors

Steven Abbott

Steven Abbott is the CEO and Founder of Stark Safety Group LLC, bringing 30+ years of expertise in electrical contracting, arc flash engineering, project management, and NFPA 70B/70E compliance. He is the architect of REALTIMEais.com — The Electrical Intelligence System™ — an NFPA 70B-native SaaS platform powering the GraceSense thermal monitoring ecosystem. Steve and his team have served as a national training partner with the Electrical Training Alliance, delivering NFPA 70E Train-the-Trainer courses to IBEW/NECA instructors nationwide, while also contributing to JATC apprenticeship committees and partnering with leading engineering and service organizations to deliver high-quality electrical safety projects through the REALTIMEais Electrical Intelligence System. A sought-after national speaker, Steve presents regularly on electrical safety, arc flash, and preventive maintenance program development.

NTI Course Instructor: T-155 NFPA 70B Train-the-Trainer: Electrical Maintenance Program Documentation Using REALTIMEais.com

Contact: stevea@starksafetyconsultants.com

Tyler Andrews

Tyler is a leader and influencer about Intelligent Buildings and Power Over Ethernet. He started his career in design and construction at ExxonMobil’s upstream mega project division ($1B and above) managing oil and gas construction in Korea and Canada. He moved to iFLY as a project manager where he rose to become the Vice President of Construction overseeing the construction of more than forty indoor skydiving entertainment venues worldwide in three years. Most recently he took the reins of PoE Texas in 2016 with a strategic focus to make technology accessible to facility owners with his unique mix of technical expertise, construction experience, and project management knowledge. Tyler speaks and trains about his project management experience and the importance of Power Over Ethernet in the new Intelligent Building.

NTI Course Instructor: T-122 PoE Lighting and Building Automation, TTT

Contact: tandrews@poetexas.com

Derrick Atkins

Derrick Atkins began his career in the electrical industry in the Minneapolis electrical apprenticeship program from 1996 to 2000 and is now currently working as the Training Director for the Minneapolis Electrical JATC. He has served on Code Making Panel 5 for the 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2026 cycle of the NEC and additionally serving on the Correlating Committee for the 2023 and 2026 NEC cycle. He has been the subject matter expert for the Code Calculation textbook and curriculum for 2017 and 2020 cycles and the Grounding and Bonding textbook and curriculum for the 2023 cycle.

NTI Course Instructor: T-112 Fundamentals of Grounding and Bonding CML Course Based on the 2026 NEC®, TTT

Contact: director@twinportsneca.com

Frederic Baudart

Frederic Baudart serves as the Global Product Manager at Fluke, where he leads the Process Instrumentation Tools product line. With over 29 years of industry experience, he brings deep expertise in service engineering, maintenance and reliability, software solutions, and X-ray technologies.

Throughout his career, Baudart has held key leadership roles across sales, product management, marketing, and service operations at renowned organizations including Fluke and GE. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a published author of numerous technical articles and case studies featured in global trade publications.

Baudart is certified in Thermal/Infrared Thermography Level II and holds the Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) designation. He earned technical degrees in electrical and instrumentation engineering from a respected technical college in Belgium.

NTI Course Instructor: T-115 Instrumentation and Calibration Basics, Hands-on, TTT

Contact: Frederic.baudart@fluke.com

Jim Begley

Jim is the Construction Manager for Harlan Electric’s Mid-Atlantic District. Jim has held multiple leadership positions with Harlan over His 17 Year tenure. Jim brings over 23 years of Outside Electrical Construction experience to Harlan. Jim joined Harlan Electric as an IBEW journeyman, holding roles of increasing responsibility in his tenure ranging from lineman to his current management position. With his passion for using proactive construction management and human performance principles field leaders and projects are set up for long term success.

NTI Course Instructor: T-135 Construction Management for Electrical Workers

Contact: JBegley@myrgroup.com

Ben Bradbury

Ben Bradbury started working at Lincoln Electric in 2012 in the consumable R&D lab. At that time he welded most every process and was the lead welder for that department. He welded for R&D until March of 2017 when he was selected by the Lincoln Electric Weld School for an instructor position. He has since been teaching primarily API and ASME pipe classes. In 2020 he began a new role in the Technical Training Department as a Customer Training Instructor and works primarily supporting the skilled trades nationally. In 2018 he became an AWS/CWI/CWE.

NTI Course Instructor: T-128 Arc Welding Principles and Processes, TTT

Contact: benjamin_bradbury@lincolnelectric.com

Zachary Brown

Zachary Brown is a Safety Training Manager based in Thornton, Colorado, with over 15 years of experience in the safety industry. A Journeyman Lineman by trade, he brings hands-on field expertise to the development and delivery of impactful safety training programs. Zachary specializes in creating engaging training materials and visual content that enhance understanding and retention across teams. He collaborates closely with colleagues and leadership to continuously improve training effectiveness and uphold high safety standards. With a practical, results-driven approach and strong attention to detail, Zachary plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

NTI Course Instructor: T-198 Insulate & Isolate for the Line Construction Industry, TTT

Contact: zbrown@myrgroup.com

Merton Bunker

Merton Bunker has 39 years of engineering experience, including seven years at the National Fire Protection Association as staff liaison to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). He is active in codes and standards development and is the Chair of the Signaling Systems for the Protection of Life and Property Correlating Committee (NFPA 72).  Merton previously served on the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee, the Technical Committee on Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems, Technical Committee on Air Conditioning Systems, chaired the NFPA Technical Committee on Protected Premises Signaling Systems, and chaired the Technical Committee on Electrical Systems Maintenance (NFPA 73). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management. Merton is a licensed professional engineer, is a certified fire and explosion investigator, a certified fire inspector, and a certified master electrical inspector.  Merton is the president of Merton Bunker & Associates in Stafford, Virginia and is still active as an inspector with the Stafford County Fire department.

NTI Course Instructor: T-209 Fire Alarm Systems Introduction (Hands-On), How to Teach

Contact: mertonbunker@aol.com

Damus Cole

Damus Cole began his career in the electrical trade in 1994 as an unindentured apprentice, becoming an Inside apprentice in 1995 and completing his apprenticeship in 2000. He then gained extensive experience as a Journeyman, Foreman, and General Foreman on a variety of projects. While still active in the field, Damus also embarked on his training career as an instructor with the JATC and Assistant Training Director. Subsequently taking on the full-time role as Training Director in 2017, a position he continues to hold.

NTI Course Instructor: T-100 AC Theory Lessons, How to Teach

Contact: dcole@cantonjatc.org

Thomas Collins

Thomas Collins (Tom) is a retired full professor of the Telecommunication Technology Program at Gateway Community and Technical College and was the Department Chair for the Voice and Data Technology Program. Tom has 40 years of experience in Voice and Data / Electrical Technology instruction and forty-four years of experience in industry. In addition, he created / designed programs for over 30 national / international company /organization(s). He is a 20-year Fiber Optic Association Board of Director’s Member. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati and is a retired Local 212 Journeyman Electrician and JATC instructor. He is a graduate of the NJATC NTI program and has been offering the Fiber Optic Association Technician certification program at NTI for over 20 years.

NTI Course Instructor: T-116 FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) Training and Certification with Hands-On Labs Taught With Blended Learning, TTT

Contact: techtricians1@gmail.com

Josh Curtis

Josh Curtis earned an associate degree in applied science in electrical systems from Southwestern Michigan College in 2010 and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 2011. He began teaching for the South Bend Vicinity JATC in 2018 while also working as a service technician for Martell Electric Service Group. He obtained the EPRI certification in Instrumentation Parts A and B in 2019 and in EPRI Rigging and Lifting certification in 2022. In 2025, he transitioned to a full-time day-school instructor for South Bend Vicinity JATC and continues to teach both Instrumentation and EPRI Rigging and Lifting in the evenings.

NTI Course Instructor: T-148 Rigging for the Electrical Industry

Contact: jcurtis@jatc153.com

James Dewig

Mr. Dewig completed his IBEW/NECA Electrical Apprenticeship in Evansville, IN in 1978. After completion of apprenticeship, he continued his education in electrical engineering and education. He has multi-state Electrical Master’s and Contractor’s licenses. I.B.E.W. member since 1975.

From 1991 to 2014, Jim worked as a senior electrical designer for an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, PCI Skanska. As Electrical Power Best Practice Leader, he had responsibility for electrical distribution design, testing, inspection, power studies, code compliance, power quality, electrical safety training, and field services.

Mr. Dewig has instructed Journeyman and apprenticeship training classes since 1981 for the Evansville JATC and Technical courses at NTI for the electrical training Alliance since 2007. Jim has been a NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional since 2014. He obtained certificates in electrical power systems design, motors, grounding, electrical safety, NEC, power quality, SCADA, power monitoring, and over current protection devices.

In 2014 to 2016, Jim was a manufactures sales representative for Eaton Cooper Power Systems and was responsible for product application, customer presentation, and sales of medium voltage products in Indiana and Kentucky.

Jim joined the electrical training Alliance in 2016 and retired as an Assistant Director in 2022.

NTI Course Instructor: T-153 Transformers and Motor Theory Lessons, How to Teach

Contact: jdewigsparks@gmail.com

John Engle

John started his apprenticeship in 1992 with the Columbus Electrical JATC, Local 683 Columbus Ohio. Upon completing his apprenticeship, he immediately joined the instructional staff. John became a full-time instructor with the Electrical Trades Center (CEJATC) in 2023. His area of focus is electric theory, blueprints and industrial motor control. As a Journeyman Wireman, John served in positions from union steward to general foreman.

NTI Course Instructor: T-101 DC Theory Lessons, How to Teach

Contact: jengle@electricaltrades.org

Donny Fox

Donny Fox started his career in 1998, where he started a Residential apprenticeship in Local 540 Canton, Ohio. He finished his apprenticeship in 2001 and worked residential until 2007. Then he upgraded into the inside program and completed that in 2010. Donny worked as a foreman from 2010 until 2019. In 2019, he became the curriculum coordinator and has been doing this since then. He has also been an instructor for 20 years teaching mostly 1st and 2nd year courses. Donny sits on CMP – 18 for the NEC. He was appointed to this in 2023. He has also been assisting with ET3.

NTI Course Instructor: T-100 AC Theory Lessons, How to Teach

Contact: dfox@cantonjatc.org

Curt Geeting

Sales Application Manager –Corporate Trainer
Fluke Industrial Group –Northeast U.S. -Maine to North Carolina
27 years with Fluke Electronics Corporation
NYC & Philly Metro Markets – Sr Sales Engineer
43 years in industry
12 years in Test Equipment Distribution
4+ years in Test Equipment Mfg. representation
ISA Certified in Process Instrumentation & Flow
Level I & II Thermographer -Snell Group
Level 1 Vibration Specialist -Mobius Institute
NFPA-70E & NFPA-70B Certified
Motor Drive and Power Quality SME

NTI Course Instructor: T-115 Instrumentation and Calibration Basics, Hands-on, TTT

Contact: curt.geeting@fluke.com

Robert Hattier

Robert Hattier is the Director of Renewable Energy for IBEW Local 134. He also serves as the Executive Director for the Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund, a State of Illinois grant funded Workforce Development Organization authorized under the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). Bob has over 20 years of experience in the solar energy and adjacent technology industries. Since 2008, Bob has been teaching courses on Solar, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicle Charging Systems throughout the Midwest. Bob holds several industry specific credentials and licenses.  Bob’s dedication to advancing the renewable energy industry can be seen in his involvement with several organizations as a Board Member, his codes and standards development committee appointments, and his allied professional training initiatives. 

NTI Courses Instructor: T-150 Introduction to Solar, TTT and T-194 Battery Energy Storage Systems, TTT

Contact: rhattier@local134.org

Chuck Kevwitch

Chuck Kevwitch of Safety One Training, brings extensive expertise in workplace safety underscored by his SPRAT Level 3 certification. With a career dedicated to enhancing safety standards, Chuck integrates his advanced qualifications seamlessly into each training session at Safety One. His commitment ensures that every program is not only informative but also practical and engaging, equipping clients with essential skills tailored to meet industry demands. Chuck Kevwitch and Safety One Training are dedicated to promoting a culture of safety through top-tier training solutions designed to empower individuals and organizations alike.

NTI Course Instructor: T-149 Rescue Training – Structure Rescue/Rescue from an Elevated Position –
Confined Space Rescue, TTT

Contact: chuck@safetyoneinc.com

Tim Kinnon

Tim Kinnon is a senior instructor at The International Public Safety Institute.   With over four decades in the combined ITS-Traffic Signal-Electronics-Electrical industries in varying positions, Tim brings a variety of perspectives to the table.

Tim has been active in the ITS-Traffic Signal Industry for many years. As a Panel Moderator at the 2021 ITS World Congress in Hamburg, Germany, Presenter at various ITS events, and as an attendee at many ITS, ITE, APWA, and trade association conferences, both regional and international.

Having been an active instructor with IPSI and various institutions for nearly thirty years, Tim has stayed updated on the latest technologies in the ITS-Traffic Signal Industry as well as The Electronic-Electrical fields.

Tim has been a Registered Master Electrician in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts for over 30 years. As well as a Registered Journeyman Electrician for over 35 years

In his spare time, Tim enjoys being with his family hiking, boating and flying General Aviation aircraft.

NTI Course Instructor: T-227 IPSI Traffic Signal Field Tech 2 and Traffic Signal Inspector Certification

Contact: tkinnon@ipsinh.org

Dan Klingman

Dan Klingman began his career at Lincoln Electric in 1994. Since that time, he has worked as a production welder, robotic operator, application engineering technician, and robotic applications technologist. Since 2004 he has been working in the technical training department focusing on the skilled trades and welding education. In addition, he continues to train in advanced technology, and advanced motorsports training programs. In 2020 Dan became the Manager, Educational Programming and is responsible for managing the Lincoln Electric LEEPS/NC3 welding certification program globally and the skilled trades program nationally. Dan is also an active member of the National Skills USA welding committee and has been a trackside welder at the Indianapolis 500 since 2006. Dan earned his AWS CWI/CWE in 2012.

NTI Course Instructor: T-128 Arc Welding Principles and Processes, TTT

Contact: dan_klingman@lincolnelectric.com

Joshua Lemus

Joshua Lemus is an accomplished IT Project Manager with over four years of experience specializing in Power over Ethernet technologies. A 2021 graduate of The University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts, Joshua has developed a strong technical acumen, earning accredited certifications in cyber security, scripting languages, and secure programming. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Information Technology at Arizona State University, further expanding his expertise and commitment to innovative technologies. Passionate about staying ahead in the industry, Joshua enjoys researching the latest trends in hardware and cutting-edge technologies.

NTI Course Instructor: T-122 PoE Lighting and Building Automation, TTT

Contact: jlemus@poetexas.com

Sean Martin

Sean is the Professional Faculty for Robotics and Automation Technology at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).   Sean has taught a variety of Mechatronics and Robotics courses at WCC.  Prior to WCC, Sean worked as a high school mechatronics teacher and worked as an Automation Integration Specialist for Jacobs Technology.  As an Automation Integration Specialist, Sean spent many years working with industrial robots, programmable logic controllers, and integrating them into workcells and manufacturing systems. 

NTI Course Instructor: T-154 Introduction to Robotics

Contact: smartin7@wccnet.edu

William Martin

William is a certified Utility Safety Professional, Registered Nurse, Nationally Registered Paramedic,
Diploma in Mountain Medicine, Degree in Ecology and Environmental Technology. He has experience in
High Voltage Lineman, Helicopter Flight Nurse/Paramedic, Diploma in Mountain Medicine,
Project Manager, Safety Director, Cardiology Nurse, Orthopedic Nurse, Home Infusion
Nurse, Past Emergency Squad President/CEO, National Ski Patrol Instructor Trainer,
Advanced Wilderness Life Support, Writer, Author, Podcaster, Speaker, High Altitude
Adventurer, and Pilot. William is the current President/CEO of Think Tank Project LLC, Thinkprojectllc.com/speaking and President/CEO of SAFR, Simplify Advanced First Response.

NTI Course Instructor: T-158 The New Model for Human Potential

Contact: influenceteamdynamics@gmail.com

Haley Masbruch

Haley has forged a dynamic career path within the electrical field, gaining hands-on field experience in the electrical industry as an apprentice Journeyman Inside Wireman, then transitioning to project management and electrical design work.  Concurrently, she has been teaching Inside apprentice and Journeyman Wireman CEU classes for IBEW Local 76 in Tacoma, WA since graduating from her electrical apprenticeship in 2016.  Beyond these roles, she has contributed to the industry by serving on Code-Making Panel 9 for the 2023 NEC, and on the Technical Committee for NFPA 70B.  Haley is currently working toward her Professional Engineer (PE) license and is committed to learning something new about the electrical industry every day.  In her free time, she enjoys a wide variety of pursuits including camping/hiking, traditional archery, calligraphy, travel, studying languages, and flying General Aviation aircraft.

NTI Course Instructor: T-103 Applied Codeology, TTT

Contact: hmasbruch@gmail.com

Glen Mazur

Glen A. Mazur is an instructor, textbook author, consultant, engineer, and seminar presenter with over 40 years of experience in the electrical field. He has written over 50 books in the electrical field and has presented hands-on training seminars for many large companies and governmental agencies. Glen has been teaching seminars at IBEW training centers and NTI for over 20 years.

NTI Course Instructor: T-145 Test Instruments, TTT

Contact: glenmazur@aol.com

Jason McCarty

Jason McCarty is a journeyman inside wireman and a member of IBEW Local 48 in Portland, Oregon. Jason is a third-generation electrician who began his career as a material handler and laborer and then went on to complete the five-year electrical apprenticeship program to become a journeyman in both Oregon and Washington.

Jason has worked on and led a variety of construction projects including hospitals, schools, industrial plants, data centers, high-tech manufacturing facilities, commercial and residential high-rises, retail establishments and other facilities.

In 2003, Jason began working on government contracted projects overseas. Over a 13-year period, he worked in a total of 22 countries on 5 continents. The diverse nature of this work gave Jason opportunities to experience a wide variety of leadership strategies used to manage projects. These valuable experiences reinforced his passion for leadership and project management skill development.

Jason currently works for one of the largest electrical contractors in the country developing and delivering presentations focused on the development of field leaders. These trainings cover a wide range of topics such as planning, detailing, project execution, effective communication, construction technology, and people skills. 

NTI Course Instructor: T-195 Bluebeam for the Electrical Construction Industry

Contact: jasmccarty@gmail.com

Tim Miller

Tim Miller is a video specialist that produces educational and training videos for ATP. Tim’s video production experience, coupled with over thirty years of professional work as a career and technical educational instructor, has provided him with the ability to produce quality video resources for broadcast, corporate, academic, and commercial applications. Tim believes in the importance of training and welcomes the opportunity to share his professional expertise with those seeking to learn more about video technology and production.

NTI Course Instructor: T-165 Digital Video Production for Training Effectiveness

Contact: tim.miller@atplearning.com

Susanna Mishler

Before she joined the IBEW and became an electrician, Susanna had earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees and worked in the field of science education. A lifelong Alaskan, she apprenticed in 2008 with LU 1547, and worked in the field for 10 years in her home state. In 2018 she took over teaching the Construction Electricity program at King Tech High School in Anchorage, where she was named the New Career Trades Education Teacher of the Year by the Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education in 2020. In 2021, Susanna became a full-time wireman instructor for the Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship. She has spent 13 years teaching in the sciences, with 8 years teaching electrical trades work. She has taught nearly all subjects and all levels of wireman curriculum, and delivers each year of wireman instruction in an intensive, full-time class that lasts 7 weeks. One of her aims in teaching apprentices is to connect their theory and book learning with real-world systems and situations in the field. She is focused on developing hands-on, integrative learning experiences in the classrooms at her training center. 

NTI Courses Instructor: T-114 Inside Curriculum Activities and Applications

Contact: susanna@ajeatt.org

Barry Moreland

Barry Moreland CSP, CESCP, is an authorized OSHA 10/30 Outreach Trainer for both the construction and general industry work environments.  He has been employed as the Safety Director for the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center for the last 20 years. His job duties include safety training of apprentice and Journey level workers employed with IBEW Local 48 and the Oregon – Columbia National Electrical Contractor Association, as well as performing workplace safety audits and chairing the NECA-IBEW Joint Safety Committee.

NTI Courses Instructor: T-213 OSHA 500 and OSHA 502

Contact: bmoreland@nietc.org

Laurie Myers

• Puget Sound Electrical JATC 1993 – Present
  • 1993 – Present – Instructor
  • 2011 – 2012 – Academics Manager
  • 2012 – Present  Curriculum Specialist
• IBEW #46 1987 – Present
  • 1987 – 1993 – Apprentice
  • 1993 – 2016 – Journey Wireman, Foreman, General Foreman
  • 2016 – Present – Retired
• electrical training ALLIANCE
  • Instructor Specialist
  • Core/CML Curriculum Committee Member

NTI Course Instructor: T-121 Using PTSI Tools for Active Classroom Management

Contact: Lmyers.electrical@gmail.com

Tom Penird

Tom is currently an Emeritus Instructor teaching a variety of classes in the Advanced Manufacturing System department at Washtenaw Community College.

Tom, retired as a full time Instructor / Department Chair from the Advanced Manufacturing System department of Washtenaw Community College after 30 years (1992 – 2022).

Prior to Washtenaw Community College, Tom worked for Philips Display Components (Seneca Falls, NY 1982-1988 – Ann Arbor, Mi 1988-2005) in research and development, designing glass and metal components for the color picture tube industries.

Tom stays actively involved, in retirement, teaching part time and as a prop fabricator and set designer for a local Theater program, fabricating all kinds of fun projects on industrial CNC machining equipment, in his personal shop at home.

NTI Course Instructor: T-152 Introduction to 3D Modeling and 3D Printing using CAD/CAM Software

Contact: tpenird@wccnet.edu

Evan Pennington

Evan is an Industry Workforce Development Advisor at Trimble Inc. in his third year with the company and nearly a decade into his construction technology career. He brings extensive national-level training experience across the industry, specializing in laser scanning, robotic total stations, 3D modeling, and digital fabrication workflows.
He focuses on practical design/build processes, from field capture and precise layout with robotic total stations, through 3D scanning for existing conditions, to constructible modeling and fabrication-ready outputs. Evan excels at making advanced technology accessible to the trades, helping crews transition from traditional methods to connected digital workflows that improve accuracy, reduce rework, and strengthen collaboration on design/build projects.

NTI Course Instructor: T-188 Trimble RTS (Robotic Total Station) and Trimble Field Link Level 1

Contact: evan_pennington@trimble.com

Bernie Razawich

Bernie became an IBEW member in 1977 and graduated NEAT in 1982 as a Journeyman Lineman. Bernie was an Apprentice Instructor OSHA Outreach trainer and Worked as Safety Director Local 1319 OSHE Trust Fund, Training Manager for Contractor that worked Inside, Telcom and Outside. Retired from active work in 2023 after 47 Years. Presently enjoying retirement and doing a few classes on an as needed basis.

NTI Course Instructor: T-176 Introduction to Human Performance

Contact: brazawich@gmail.com

Guy Snow

Guy started his career in solar energy in 1978 when he purchased his first solar module, long before solar was green, self-taught, and using batteries for storage, when that was all that could be done.

Guy has been heavily involved in almost every part of the industry. Guy is on the board of directors for the Nevada Clean Energy Fund, and has been President of Solar NV, a Nevada Non-Profit for education and advocacy for consumers for many years. Guy has been teaching at the local electricians’ apprenticeship school for just over 27 years. Guy is called upon often as a subject matter expert in these fields.

Guy was instrumental in getting the first solar installed on the Las Vegas Strip. Guy continues cheering on progress in the drive to make the world a better place for all.

NTI Courses Instructor: T-150 Introduction to Solar, TTT and T-194 Battery Energy Storage Systems, TTT

Contact: vegassolarguy@gmail.com

Mark Steane

Mark Steane is a fire alarm and life safety professional with 50 years of experience in the electrical industry, including over 48 years installing and repairing fire alarm systems and over 30 years teaching fire alarm. He has extensive hands-on expertise with fire alarm systems in a wide range of occupancies and building types, with a strong focus on design, installation, verification, and troubleshooting in accordance with fire code and building code requirements.

Mark is a lead instructor and key technical authority with the Certi-Fire program, where he helps develop and deliver advanced training for electricians and technicians working with fire alarm and life safety systems. He is known for his practical, field-driven teaching style and for his ability to connect code requirements to real-world installation and service work.

NTI Course Instructor: T-133 VR Fire Alarm, TTT

Contact: msteane@certifire.org

Parrish Taylor

Parrish Owen Taylor is a 30-year veteran in adult learning and workforce development with client relations in the US & Canada. In 1993, he founded Taylor-Made Concepts, LLC and has since served clients in the public and private sector. Industry experience includes Law Enforcement, Oil & Gas, Electric Utility and Sports & Athletics.

Focused on the field and best practices within human performance and organizational development, his passion is the application of emotional intelligence skills – most beneficial for personal performance, leadership influence and high-performance teams.

His book and course, Tactical EQ4 Human Performance have been adapted for both Law Enforcement Training and The Electric Utility Industry.

Parrish was born in Indiana and obtained a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1988. A practicing man of faith, Parrish raised his four adult children in Louisiana until late 2021 when relocated to the panhandle of Florida.

NTI Course Instructor: T-181 Enhanced Human Performance with Emotional Intelligence

Contact: ptaylor@tmctraining.net

Steve Thompson

Steve Thompson is the Lead Instructor at the Southwest Washington Electrical JATC. Steve has been instructing for 10 years and has been focused on developing Field Application Based Training in the electrical apprenticeship. Throughout the years he has worked on increasing the amount of physical training that can be done in the classroom, this includes transitioning courses such as Codeology and DC Theory into circuit troubleshooting and wall rough in layout. As a graduate of the JATC he had the benefit of being able to understand how the coursework provided to the apprentice can be used to make them a better field electrician with proper instruction.

NTI Course Instructor: T-114 Inside Curriculum Activities and Applications

Contact: st@etalliance.org

Neil Tolson

Neil Tolson earned his BS in economics from Kansas State University in 2006. Neil got into the electrical industry in 2011 as an assistant chapter manager at Missouri Valley and Southwestern Line N.E.C.A.. Neil attended VOLTA line college in 2014 to learn more about the trade.

Neil became the Executive Director of Electrical Industry Certifications Association (EICA) in April 2016. Neil was able to get EICA’s crane/digger certifications accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) in September 2016.

NTI Course Instructor: T-196 EICA Practical Examiner Workshop

Contact: ntolson@eica-us.org

Trevor Turek

Trevor Turek is the Assistant Training Director for the Minneapolis Electrical JATC and has over 15 years of experience in the electrical industry. He holds an AAS Degree in Electrical Construction from Dunwoody College of Technology and is a Minneapolis Electrical JATC Apprenticeship Program graduate. Trevor serves as the Vice Chair of the Minnesota State Board of Electricity. He is a member of eight UL technical committees and serves on the labor side of the IBEW 292 / MPLS NECA Joint Safety Committee.

NTI Course Instructor: T-134 Fundamental Code Calculations-CML, TTT

Contact: tturek@mplsjatc.org

Ian Warner

Ian Warner currently serves as the Director of Industry Workforce Development and Innovation for Trimble where he focuses on emerging technologies and implementations across educational institutions, key accounts, and individual project case studies. Ian received a BA in Architectural Studies, BS in Business Administration, and MA in Architectural Management with an emphasis in Design-Build Construction Management from the University of Kansas while working in the trades and construction. With several decades of agricultural, forestry, construction, architectural and facilities experience, he advocates for the integration of technological advances and continuous education to help increase efficiency, safety, quality, equity and sustainability across numerous industries. Mr. Warner is an adjunct professor at Colorado State University, guest lecturer at numerous other universities, and lead trainer and liaison for numerous trade unions and trade schools across the U.S. and globally. Ian manages residential construction projects, forest management and real estate investments with his wife and dogs in Colorado between working, teaching, hiking and skiing.

NTI Course Instructor: T-188 Trimble RTS (Robotic Total Station) and Trimble Field Link Level 1

Contact: ian_warner@trimble.com

Jeremy Weed

Jeremy Weed has been in the electrical industry for almost 20 years. He holds an AAS degree as a Construction Electrician from Anoka Technical College in Minnesota and is a Minneapolis Electrical JATC Program graduate. He has been an apprenticeship instructor for the past 11 years, teaching all apprenticeship years over that time. Jeremy also has been supporting the development of Code Calculation CML courses for the electrical training ALLIANCE for the past three years.

NTI Course Instructor: T-199 Transformer Code Calculations ’23 – CML, TTT

Contact: jweed@mplsjatc.org

Julie Welch

Julie Welch is an engineer and technical editor for American Technical Publishers. She has worked closely with the electrical training ALLIANCE on developing several textbooks and other training materials for the inside curriculum. Julie has been assisting Glen during his NTI Test Instruments seminar for 20 years.

NTI Course Instructor: T-145 Test Instruments, TTT

Contact: Julie.welch@atplearning.com

Will White

Will began working in solar in 2005 for a small integrator. After starting as an installer, he worked in sales, design, and project management, and he eventually became the Director of Operations.  In 2016, he joined the curriculum team at Solar Energy International (SEI), where he focused on updating and developing course content and teaching classes in-person and online. In 2022, Will moved into a solar application specialist role at Fluke, where he supports their renewable energy testing equipment like IV-curve tracers, electrical meters, and thermal imaging cameras.

Will has experience in wind power, solar thermal, energy storage, and all scales of PV, although he has primarily focused on residential and small commercial systems.  He is passionate about implementing high-quality, code-compliant installation techniques.  Will has been a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional since 2006 and was previously a NABCEP Certified Solar Heating Installer. He has a B.A. in business management from Columbia College Chicago and is about halfway through an MBA from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. In his free time, he can be found working with his wife and daughter on their homestead in central Vermont, which features an off-grid straw-bale house.

NTI Course Instructor: T-151 Test Tools for Solar Maintenance, TTT

Contact: will.white@fluke.com