OUR SKILLED TRADE INSTRUCTORS

The Enzweiler Building Institute is staffed by awesome instructors who are all licensed, certified, and/or seasoned professionals in their field. Like our students, our instructors work full-time at their craft. This enables them to relate and communicate with our students about real workplace issues while teaching the content needed for success in the field.

CARPENTRY

Andrew Hirsch – Carpentry 1 & 2 – Erlanger Campus (Hudepohl Construction)

  • 4+ Years of Carpentry Experience
  • Graduate of EBI’s Carpentry Program

Brandon Lewis – Carpentry 1 – Covington Campus (Radius Construction)

  • 7+ Years of Carpentry Experience
  • Graduate of EBI’s Carpentry Program

Tim Wilmot – Carpentry 2 – Covington Campus (Trade 31-Retired)

  • 35+ Years of Carpentry Experience 
  • Previous Carpentry Supervisor
  • 10+ Years of Carpentry Teaching Experience

James Hannon – 13-Week Carpentry – Covington Campus (Go Remodel It Right)

  • 7+ Years of Carpentry and Remodeling Experience
  • State of Kentucky Certified Teacher

COVINGTON ACADEMY OF HERITAGE TRADES

Peter Grady – Historic Restoration and Preservation – CAHT (Peter Grady Restorations)

  • 20+ Years of Restoration Experience
  • Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Member
  • ASTM Member

ELECTRIC

Luis Barajas – Electric 1 – Erlanger Campus (BME)

  • 20+ Years of Electrical Experience
  • Master Electrician
  • Bilingual
  • Graduate of EBI’s Electrical and HVAC Programs

Jacob Aubrey – Electric 1 (January Term) – Erlanger Campus (Deem)

  • 10+ Years of Electrical Experience
  • Master Electrician
  • Graduate of EBI’s Electrical Program

Edward Cobo – Electric 1 – Covington Campus (CCS Construction Staffing)

  • 10+ Years of Electrical Experience
  • Master Electrician
  • Graduate of IEC’s Electrical Program

Connor Brown – Electric 2 – Erlanger Campus (Brown Bear USA)

  • 10+ Years of Electrical Experience
  • Master Electrician
  • Graduate of EBI’s Electrical Program

Preston Manning – Electric 2 – Covington Campus (ARC Electric)

  • 15+ Years of Electrical Experience
  • Master Electrician
  • Graduate of EBI’s Electrical Program

Brandt Manning – Electric 3 – Erlanger Campus (SD1)

  • 25+ Years of Electrical Experience
  • Master Electrician
  • Graduate of EBI’s Electrical Program

Geof Ball – Electric 4 – Erlanger Campus (SD1)

  • 25+ Years of Electrical Experience
  • Master Electrician
  • Graduate of EBI’s Electrical Program

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND REMODELING

Daniel Ellis – Facilities Maintenance and Remodeling 1 & 2 – Erlanger Campus (ES Properties)

  • 14+ Years of Maintenance Experience 
  • Associate’s degree in Applied Electrical Technology

Mike Braun – Facilities Maintenance and Remodeling 1 & 2 – Covington Campus (Campbell County Maintenance) 

  • 15+ Years of Maintenance Experience
  • 22+ Years of Carpentry Experience
  • Associate’s degree in construction management
  • Graduate of EBI’s Carpentry Program

Randall Ingram – 13-Week Facilities Maintenance – Covington Campus (ClearView Healthcare Management)

  • 10+ Years of Maintenance Experience
  • Current EBI Intro to Trades – High School Instructor

HVAC

Dennis Janson – HVAC 1 & 2 – Erlanger Campus (KLH Engineers)

  • 30+ Years of HVAC Experience
  • HVAC Journeyman
  • CEU Trainer for Gateway Community and Technical College

Robert “Bob” Volmer – HVAC 1 & 2 – Covington Campus (KCAB)

  • 5+ Years of HVAC Experience
  • HVAC Master Journeyman
  • Associate’s degree in Air Conditioning Technology

Stewart Smith – 13-Week HVAC and HVAC 1 (January Term) – Both Campuses (FirstKey Homes)

  • 25+ Years of HVAC Experience
  • HVAC Journeyman
  • Plumbing License

INTRO TO TRADES - HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Samuel “Butch” Lenarsich – Intro to Trades – Erlanger Campus (Messer Construction-Retired)

  • 47+ Years of Construction Experience

Randall Ingram – Intro to Trades – Covington Campus (ClearView Healthcare Management)

  • 10+ Years of Maintenance Experience

Jerry Riley – Intro to Trades – Covington Campus (T.M.K.-Retired)

  • 40+ Years of Machine Operator Experience

Gary Schimmel – Intro to Trades (4PM Program) – Erlanger Campus (Answers in Genesis)

  • 27+ Years of Maintenance Experience

MASONRY

Instructor Opening – email diane@buildersnky.com if interested. 

MECHANICS FOR DIESEL CONSTRUCTION

Instructor Opening – email diane@buildersnky.com if interested. 

PLUMBING

William “Tony” Baxley – Plumbing 1 & 2 – Erlanger Campus (BME)

  • 20+ Years of Plumbing Experience
  • Master Plumber
  • Licensed in 4 States

Donald Hoskins – Plumbing 1 & 2 – Covington Campus (Maximum Plumbing)

  • 10+ Year of Plumbing Experience
  • Master Plumber
  • Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration

WELDING

John Kahmann – Welding 1 & 2 – Erlanger Campus (Maddox)

  • 3+ Years of Welding Experience
  • KY DOT Certifications
  • Graduate of EBI’s Welding Program

Jason Huntimer – Welding 1 & 2 – Covington Campus (Avenue Fabrication)

  • 7+ Years of Welding Experience
  • 2+ Years of Teaching Experience
  • AWS Certifications
  • Associate’s degree in science in Business Administration
  • Assoicate’s degree in science in Welding Technology

Anthony “Tony” Bishop – 13-Week Welding – Covington Campus (Augur Metal)

  • 30+ Years of Welding Experience
  • 2+ Years of Teaching Experience
  • AWS Certifications

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