Jerry Blitz
Power Plant Operator Instructor/Bulk Fuel
- A.A.S. Electronics, University of Alaska Anchorage
Deb Burdick-Hinton
Maritime Instructor
- M.S. Vocational Education, University of Alaska Anchorage
- B.S. Secondary Education, Math and Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Dale Butts
Maritime Instructor
- USCG 100 Ton Master 1600 Ton Mate Near Coastal License
- Able Seaman Unlimited Tankerman
- First-Aid, CPR, AED, and Alaska Marine Safety Education Association Certified Instructor
Rob Chadwell
Maritime Instructor
- USCG 1600 Ton Master Upon Oceans
- Military-First Class Pilot
- M.M.A. Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island
- B.A. Maritime History, University of Florida
Eric Clock
Refrigeration Instructor
- A.A. Career and Technical Education, Alaska Pacific University
- Third Assistant Engineer of Steam & Motor Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower
- Master 100 GT Vessels
- Journey Level Refrigeration Technician
- Journey Level Marine Electrician
- Commercial Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning Certificate, Polytechnic Institute
- Automation Certificate, Marine Electrical Certificate, and Advanced Shipboard Firefighting Certificate, Seafarers Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship
- NATE Certified for Oil and Gas Furnaces-ACE Service Technician
Robert Dunno
Department Head/Diesel Engine Instructor
- Machinery Technician, Chief Petty Officer, US Coast Guard (Retired)
- USCG Unlimited Horsepower, Chief Engineer License
- A.A. Career and Technical Education, Alaska Pacific University
Dennis Estes
Welding Instructor
- AVTEC Welding graduate
Allen Faigin
Culinary Arts Instructor
- B.S. Philosophy, University of Oregon
- Professional Chefs Certification, California Culinary Academy
Terry Federer
Department Head
- A.A. Food Service Management and Culinary Arts, Fox Valley College
- USCG 500 Ton Master Near Coastal
- 1600 Ton Mate Near Coastal
- Able Seaman Unlimited
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
Robert Frasher
Welding Instructor
- Structural Welding Instructor
- Metallurgy, Cuesta College, CA
- Electronic Engineering, Golden State School, CA
- Welding Certification, Unlimited Thickness Any Position
- Class 1 & Class II Machinist Certification
- C.E.T. License
Troy Hager
Heavy Equipment Instructor
- Mechanic and Operator, 31 years
- Owner, Supervisor, Mechanic, Commercial Truck Service, 4 years. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Jamie Hall
Instructor
- M.A.T. Secondary, University of Alaska Southeast
- B.A. Business, Alaska Pacific University
- A.A. Culinary Arts, South Seattle Community College
Trish Hart
Instructor/COE Compliance
- B.T. Adult Computer Education and Training, University of Alaska Fairbanks
- A.A.S. Computer Application, University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor
- Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Authorized Program Instructor
- Synchronous Learning Expert (SLE)
John Hitchcock
Maritime Instructor
- USCG Chief Engineer of Motor and Gas Turbine of any Horsepower
- USCG Qualified Member of the Engine Department- any rating
- USCG Tankerman PIC (Barge) DL
- USCG Qualified Assessor
- Qualified Offshore Hydraulic Crane Operator/Rigger
- EPA- CFC Universal
Doug Hoftiezer
Construction Technology Instructor
- A.A Carpentry Apprenticeship, Lakeshore Technical College
- Journeyman Carpenter
Roger Hohl
Pipe Welding Instructor
- A.A. Welding/Material Technology, University of Alaska
- Journey Level Pipe and Steam Fitter
- Associate Welding Inspector
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
- BA Communication, Boise State University
Elizabeth Johnston
Department Head/Culinary Arts Instructor
- A.A. Pastry Arts, Johnson & Wales University
- Certificate du Patisserie, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, France
- Certified Culinary Educator
- Certified Executive Pastry Chef
- Alaska Culinary Association Chef of the Year
- Approved Practical Examiner
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
Lara Loomis
Counselor
- M.A. Addiction Counseling, Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
- Graduate Certificate – Counselor Education
- B.S. Psychology, Valley City State University
- B.S. Health Science, Valley City State University
- Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDC-I)
William Pike
Diesel/Heavy Instructor
- A.S. Thomas Edison State
- AVTEC Welding graduate
Patti Price
Department Head/Counselor Instructor/Equal Rights Compliance Officer/ADA and Title IX Officer
- M.Ed. Career Guidance and Counseling, Northern Montana College
- M.Ed. School Administration, University of Great Falls
- B.S. Elementary Education, Eastern Montana College
- Pearson Vue Certified Test Administrator
Niklas Ranta
Maritime Instructor
- USCG 100 Ton Master Near Coastal
- M.S. Forestry, Northern Arizona University
- B.S. Forestry, Northern Arizona University
Ben Smith
Industrial Electricity Instructor/Wind Technology Instructor
- B.S.A.S.T. Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology, Thomas Edison State College
- M.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Arizona
Wendy Stallings
Business and Office Technology Instructor
- AVTEC Business and Office Technology graduate
- A.A. Career and Technical Education, Alaska Pacific University
- National Healthcare Association Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Kale Tippit
WIOA Youth Grant Coordinator
- 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/Business and Office Technology 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
- Synchronous Learning Expert (SLE)