“They start from the basics and teach you everything you need to know. Access to equipment is really good. You’re not sharing equipment with other students. Hands-on equipment time in the seat is really important and WCT gives you plenty of that. The instructors are very qualified and they know how to help you learn.”
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OUR DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Stever Frein – Lead Crane Instructor – 34 years experience
- NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
- NCCCO Accredited Practical Examiner
- Class A CDL
- U.S. Army Veteran
- Expertise in: Mobile Crane Operation, Rigging and Crane Inspection with experience as the owner of Stever’s Crane Service and as the General Manager of an East Coast based Crane Company
Brannon Record – Crane Instructor Aide – 1 Year Experience
- NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
Doug Owen – Crane Instructor – 25 Years Experience
- NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
Breck Weage – Lead Heavy Equipment Instructor – 28 years experience
- NCCER Certified Craft Instructor
- NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
- Expertise in: Construction of Highways, Airstrips, Water Treatment Plants, Underground Utilities and Mass Excavation and Mining.
Josh McClure – Heavy Equipment Instructor – 15 years experience
- NCCER Certified Craft Instructor
- Expertise in: Quarry Operations, Roads, and Residential Construction
Victor Paez – Heavy Equipment Instructor – 28 years experience
- NCCER Certified Craft Instructor
- U.S. Army Veteran
- CDL-A License
- Expertise in: Quarry Operations, Roads, Underground and Residential Construction
MAINTENANCE & FABRICATION STAFF
Marty Ripp – Master Mechanic / Fabricator
Brian Ripp – Mechanic
Administrative Staff
Jeff Woolever – Administrator / Co-Owner
Yvonne Woolever – Finance Manager / Co-Owner
Mariana Carlson – Director
Nita Tetelepta – Finance
Tom Newman – Admissions
Marie Wodaege – Career Services
marie@heavyequipmenttraining.com
Marcie Nielsen – Student Services
Christy Barnish – Registrar