has served as a Heavy Truck Driving instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center for nearly 20 years. He has been a professional Commercial Driver’s License driver for most of his life and brings lots of real-life experiences to his students. His previous roles include owner/operator, professional driver, equipment operator, emergency medical technician, defensive driving trainer and emergency vehicle incident prevention trainer. Ruben loves watching his students learn and succeed in this high-demand profession.

is the Electrical instructor at Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He has over 35 years of professional experience, including an apprenticeship in South Dakota, and holds journey- and master-level certifications, as well as contractor licenses in seven states. Bill taught electrical courses at Western Dakota Technical College and worked with students at Boxelder Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center to complete 1,000 apprenticeship hours. Bill is committed to training the next generation of electricians and believes in the growth of the industry.

From small cars to semitrucks, Josh Boes brings over 15 years of industry experience to his role as Automotive instructor at Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He is Automotive Service Excellence master-certified and loves teaching students the necessary skills to become a successful technician.

has over 20 years of experience in the industry. He cooked in various restaurants and managed kitchens from Iraq to Washington. Cody is passionate about passing his skills along to his students and enjoys helping them reach a career in the culinary arts.

brings over 20 years of experience with the Forest Service to his role as the Forestry and Wildland Firefighting instructor at Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. His wildland fire experience includes working on hand crews, engines and a hotshot crew, as well as trails crews and in recreation. William also worked as a project manager for the Forest Service, which helps him instruct Job Corps students for a bright future in forestry and firefighting.

, the lead United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Carpentry instructor at Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, has been with the program for nearly 15 years. He brings over 40 years of experience in commercial interior systems, finish work, wood framing and concrete construction. Timothy enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge with young adults to help prepare them for a career in the fast-paced industry of construction. 

is a United Brotherhood of Carpenters Carpentry instructor at Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. With nearly 10 years of construction experience, Quincy has experience in a variety of roles, ranging from residential remodeling to large-scale commercial concrete. He is committed to offering an innovative and collaborative learning experience for students and enjoys preparing them for a rewarding career in carpentry.

is the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Painting instructor at Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. She specializes in painting, drywall and sandblasting and has over 10 years of experience working on a variety of projects, including for custom homes, hospitals, high-rises and more. Melissa enjoys using her experience to help students reach their goals and ensures that safety protocols are followed, taught and respected in her classroom.

is a full-time Welding instructor at Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. His career and educational background revolves around the defense sector and private entrepreneurial welding business. Jonathan’s roles in the welding industry have provided him with the skills, knowledge, ability and passion to lead his classroom.

has been a member of the International Union of Painters and International Brotherhood of Painters for over 30 years. He has enjoyed teaching students about residential and commercial and industrial painting. Doug started his career at the Swan Island Shipyard in Portland, Ore. Doug also worked for Thompson Metal Fab, Inc., where they helped build bridges, dams, oil rigs and everything else related to heavy industrial work.