WyoTech Success Stories
Check out what some of our graduates have done!
Jessi Combs - Extreme 4x4
Graduated in 2004
Co-host of Spike TV's "Xtreme 4X4" "At WyoTech, I received the skill set necessary to take me as far as my imagination will lead me." Jessi Combs' motto, "It's not how big you are in the fight; it's how big the fight is in you," has taken her a long way... Read More »
Jarrod Tousley - Heavy Duty Repairman
Graduated in 2004
Jarrod Tousley has always enjoyed working with his hands, and bought his first vehicle off a guy for 200 bucks. I’d say that’s pretty impressive for a 12-yer old. Jerod admits, “I didn’t know if it ran, didn’t kno... Read More »
Teresa Judd - Diagnostic Technician
Graduated in 2002
Teresa comes form a family where working on cars and motorcycles is somewhat of a tradition. Being the younger sibling for Teresa had its advantages. Her two older brothers, 8 and 12 years older, were very supportive, and thought it was a cool thin... Read More »
Hubert Rowlands - Motorcycle Mechanic
Graduated in 2001
Like many WyoTech graduates, Hubert Rowlands had a passion for his chosen profession since childhood. “I was always interested in bikes. Uh, four-wheelers. Anything—pretty much anything with a motor” Hubert says. “... Read More »
Orlando Giannecchini - Diesel Mechanic
Graduated in 2004
The diesel engine is the world’s workhorse, and delivers heapin’ helpin’s of power, efficiency, and durability. But diesel is far more than the big rigs that thunder down the roads to and fro. Diesel is hard at work everywher... Read More »
Jeff Adkins - Collision Repair Technician
Graduated in 2004
Jeff Adkins is a guy that loves working with his hands, and working as a collision repair technician allows him the freedom of “expression”. Jeff shares, “There is a—there is an underlying love for—for automobile... Read More »
Kris Cubacana - Painter
Graduated in 1999
For a lot of students coming out of high school, there’s often a big “question mark” about what the next step should be. Discovering the “path” often takes a lot of inner reflection and honesty about ones strength... Read More »
Jeff Aquistapace - Race Car Mechanic
Graduated in 2003
Being a race car mechanic is a dream that a lot of people can only fantasize about. However, Jeff Aquistapace is a WyoTech graduate that made a personal dream come true. In fact, where he is in life at the moment may even be beyond the thing... Read More »
Brock Kelley - Audi Master Technician
Graduated in 2000
What interests you about this field of work? Being able to have new changes every day. What have you learned about the industry? You can make a good living doing this and have fun. But you won't be rich overnight. You've got to wor... Read More »
Wade Bailey - Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Raytheon
Graduated in 2001
I am a heavy equipment mechanic for Raytheon. Six months of the year I work in Antarctica maintaining equipment for the National Science Foundation and the entire support crew at McMurdo Station. The equipment I work on does everything from build runway... Read More »
John Olson - Mercedes Benz
Graduated in 2001
I am currently working as a technician at a Mercedes Benz dealership in Minneapolis, Minnesota. WyoTech gave me a broad knowledge of automobiles. I was fortunate to work and learn under many instructors there, one being Bob Lohmann who was very knowledgeabl... Read More »
Chris VaughanTeaches motorcycle-technology" I was a student almost 9 years ago. I know how valuable training can be. I can also identify with their fears and concerns. I maintained my own motorcycle since I was very young, but didn't actually enter the field until after graduating from a tec..."
BRAKES (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe)Aug 27th 2008Doug Herbert has made it his personal mission to prevent other parents and families form having to experience the same tragedy in their own lives, and BRAKES is the perfect vehicle through which to ac...
Meet Steve Johnson and His Racing TeamAug 5th 2008WyoTech-Blairsville, is pleased to announce that Steve Johnson, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer, will be visiting the campus. This is a great opportunity to meet Steve and his racing team.