Administration & Faculty

Administration

Cory Ortiz
Division Director
[email protected]; (907) 224-3322
Doctor of Philosophy, Utah State University
Master of Science, Utah State University
Bachelor of Science, Utah State University
Associate of Science, Salt Lake Community College

Johnny Provost
Division Operations Manager
[email protected]; (907) 224-3322
M.B.A. Business Administration, Excelsior College
B.S. in Business Administration, Franklin University
Associates Degree in Technology, Pierce College

Faculty

Sadie Allen
Culinary Arts Instructor
10+ years industry experience
Culinary Arts Certification, New England Culinary Institute

Kari Anderson
Department Head/Maritime Instructor
1600 Master/Second Mate Unlimited Upon Oceans
Marine Pilot – Alaska & Washington State Waterways
B.A. Biological Anthropology & Anatomy, Duke University

Jerry Blitz
Power Plant Operator Instructor/Bulk Fuel
A.A.S. Electronics, University of Alaska

Deb Burdick-Hinton
Instructor
M.S. Vocational Education, University of Alaska
B.S. Secondary Education, Math and Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Rob Chadwell
Maritime Instructor
USCG 1600 Ton Master Upon Oceans
Military-First Class Pilot
M.M.A. Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Is.
B.A. Maritime History, University of Florida

Scott Cummins
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technologies Instructor
A.A. General Studies
Professional Degree in Automotive Technology
Advanced Leader Certificate
Mechanic Badge for Track and Wheeled vehicles

Matt David
Industrial Welding Instructor
Structural and Pipe Welding certified

Chad Dickinson
Industrial Electricity Instructor
Industrial Electrician Technician, AVTEC
Instrumentation Technician, NCCER
20+ years industry experience

Dennis Estes
Industrial Welding Instructor
AVTEC Welding Technology graduate

Allen Faigin
Culinary Arts Instructor
B.S. Philosophy, University of Oregon
Professional Chefs Certification, California Culinary Academy

Robert Faulkner
Plumbing and Heating Instructor
A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems, Community College of Beaver County
B.S. in Information Science, University of Pittsburg
Allegheny County Health Department, Master Plumber HP 4260

Steve Fink
Maritime Instructor/Simulator Technician
USCG 200 Ton Master Upon Oceans
Ordinary Seaman Lifeboatman
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CDW Certified Web Application Developer
FAA Certified Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot

Greg Haas
Maritime Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)
M.S. Performance Technology and Instructional Design, Boise State University
B.S. Civil Engineering, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Master Training Specialist

Jamie Hall
Department Head/Instructor/COE Liaison/Compliance Officer
M.A.T. Secondary, University of Alaska Southeast
B.A. Business, Alaska Pacific University
A.A. Culinary Arts, South Seattle Community College
LERN Certified Online Instructor (COI)

Doug Hoftiezer
Department Head/Construction Technology Instructor
A.A. Carpentry Apprenticeship, Lakeshore Technical College
Journeyman Carpenter

Richard Jacoby
Maritime Instructor
USCG 500 Ton Master Upon Oceans
Able Seaman Unlimited
B.A. English/History, Lewis and Clark College

Rachel James
Employment and Career Advisor
B.A. Communication, Boise State University

Kyle Kain
Industrial Welding Instructor
AVTEC Combination Welding graduate
AVTEC Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology graduate
Journeyman Structural/Pipe Welder
6G Pipe Certified

Daniel Kane
Refrigeration Instructor
AVTEC HVAC and Refrigeration graduate EPA 608

Kenny Laird
Information Technology Instructor
M.B.A. Telecommunications Management, Alaska Pacific University
B.S. Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University
A.A.S. Instructional Technologies, Community College of the Air Force
CompTIA Certified A+ Technician

Reed Lane
Math Instructor
M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Washington
B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Washington

James McLoughlin
Construction Technology Instructor
A.A. Humanities and Social Sciences, Rockland County College
Journeyman Carpenter

William Pike
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technologies Instructor
A.S. Thomas Edison State
AVTEC Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology graduate
AVTEC Combination Welding graduate

Niklas Ranta
Maritime Instructor
USCG 100 Ton Master Near Coastal
M.S. Forestry, Northern Arizona University
B.S. Forestry, Northern Arizona University

Shannon Ryan
Training and Development Instructor
M.A.T., University of Alaska Southeast
B.A. Biology, Western State College of Colorado

Amanda Sanchez
Counselor
B.S. Human Services, University of Phoenix, Sacramento, CA

Wendy Stallings
Instructor
AVTEC Business and Office Technology graduate
A.A. Career and Technical Education, Alaska Pacific University
National Healthcare Association Certified
Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
LERN Certified Online Instructor (COI)

Colin Stewart
Department Head/Apprenticeship Coordinator
M.A.T. Education, Willamette University
B.S. Business Administration, Western Oregon University
Alaska Professional Teacher Certificate

Randy Thoe
Industrial Machine and Maintenance Instructor
Machine Tool Technology Diploma
Automotive Technology Diploma
Mastercam Fundamentals Certification
Mastercam 2D Mill Certification
FANUC Robotic Handling Tool Operation Certification

Kale Tippit
Counselor
M.A. Addiction Counseling, Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
B.A. Psychology, University of Alaska Anchorage
B.A. History, University of Alaska Anchorage
Chemical Dependency Counselor - I
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Ken Werner
Department Head/Instructor
M.S. Vocational Education, University of Alaska Anchorage
B.S. Business Administration, Oregon State University
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Instructor
Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor
Microsoft Office Specialist Master Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Authorized Program Instructor
LERN Certified Online Instructor (COI)

Advisory Board

Jacob Betts
Trident Seafoods

John Crews
Holland America- Princess Alaska/Transportation

LaVon Gall
Chenega Corporation

Christina Gilbert
Coeur Alaska

Annette Jones
GCI/ Residential & Business Telecommunications

Shane Malory
Alaska Railroad

Arden Miller
NC Machinery Co.

Tom Tougas
Four Season Marine Services