Our Instructors
They are here to help out students get the quality training they need to make it in today's marketplace.
John Hammond
John Hammond teaches in the Plumbing Core Program
I learned early that I wanted to do something. I just didn't know what. Luckily, I found something I like. Sometimes, you can have a couple hits and misses, but remember that everything you do now will reflect on how you are in the future. Since I was 16 years old, I alway... Read More
Bobby Ruff
Bobby Ruff teaches in the HVAC Core Program
I enjoy working with people and teaching is very rewarding for me. I make sure each of my students are prepared for the next level with classroom and hands-on field related assignments. I started as a designer of HVAC systems in 1979. I was an HVAC instructor for Associate... Read More
Bob Lukey
Bob Lukey teaches in the Electrical Core Program
I have been in the electrical field for over 40 years, and hold several journeymen licenses. I also hold an Electrical Master's License in different states. I have a California C-10 contractor's license and an electrical inspector's license. All this knowledge is what I wan... Read More
David Ziemer
David Ziemer teaches in the Collision Refinishing Core Program
If you like to work with your hands and like a challenge, I am willing to develop your skills in my field. I have been working as a technician for over 25 years. My skills include management as well as technical. I know to make money in the automotive repair business. I am ver... Read More
Drew Blake
Drew Blake teaches in the Automotive Technology Core Program
Automotive technicians come by their knowledge the hard way: experience. And many are not usually willing to share that knowledge with the competition. WyoTech has knowledgeable, experienced instructors who are not only willing to share what they know, but also anxious to hel... Read More
Mark Doherty
Mark Doherty teaches in the Motorcycle Technology Core Program
I possess a passion and desire for teaching motor sports and motorcycles. I would like a prospective student to know the significance I feel of being a part of changing their lives and assisting them with learning a highly technical career. I grew up around bikes, cars an... Read More
Carl Blevins
Carl Blevins teaches in the Motorcycle Technology Core Program
I started as an automotive instructor when this campus was Sequoia Institute. I was able to advance my education through the FMU Online campus and become a department chair for the motorcycle program. After a long career in the automotive field, I felt the desire to give bac... Read More
Marty MacDonald
Marty MacDonald teaches in the Motorcycle Technology Core Program
I have 20+ years of service in the industry, and I have a desire to share my love and passion with today's future technicians. Old school journey man program-and years of trial and error. 20+ years at the dealer level, manufacturing level, and after market part developmen... Read More
Feike Banning
Feike Banning teaches in the Motorcycle Technology Core Program
As an instructor, I hope to infect students with my passion for motorcycles. I want to improve their abilities and give students what they need to succeed in this field. Early addiction to horsepower! I worked for 10 years in the motorcycle industry working at various Harley-Davidso... Read More
Omar Benitez
Omar Benitez teaches in the Motorcycle Technology Core Program
I enjoy talking to people and sharing my experiences about the motorcycle industry. Motorcycles have always been around in my life. My father used to race motocross back in the 60s, and I got my first dirt bike at the age of 9. I have been working fulltime on motorcycle... Read More
John McCafferty
John McCafferty teaches in the Diesel Technology Core Program
I have been riding and wrenching since I was 10 years old. I've also been racing in one thing or another for a while. I have worked as a mechanic for 25 years. I can do gas engines or diesel, and have just started teaching and having a pretty goodtime. Huge opportunit... Read More
Jim Williams
Jim Williams teaches in the Motorcycle Technology Core Program
I have worked in the motorcycle industry for over 18 years, and I know what it takes to do the job. My first job in the industry was as a parts person in a local dealer. I have worked at several dealerships and independent shops over the last 18 years. The instructors a... Read More
Chris Vaughan
Chris Vaughan teaches in the Motorcycle Technology Core Program
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 tech school in 1999. I've bee... Read More
Kimo Isa
Kimo Isa teaches in the Automotive Technology Core Program
If I can do it, I know my students can achieve what I have and more. My interest in cars brought me to the trade schools, which helped me move-up quickly. After completing trade school, I entered the automotive field, and later went on to get a smog license and ASE Maste... Read More
David S. Demasi
David S. Demasi teaches in the Automotive Technology Core Program
WyoTech is a place of dedicated people who really care about the students and their quest to better their lives in this growing field of automobiles. If the student puts forward their effort to learn, the instructors will help make their goals a reality. The automotive fiel... Read More
Rick Carrillo
Rick Carrillo teaches in the Automotive Technology Core Program
I am aware that students don't care how much an instructor knows until they know how much we care. As an ordained minister, I understand the importance of caring. I started working in gas service stations. The progression to becoming a technician was natural. I have 30 year... Read More
Ali Emadi
Ali Emadi teaches in the Automotive Technology Core Program
Aside from the outstanding facility and state of the art equipment, I'd recommend WyoTech for its educational staff who are dedicated to student success. Today's automotive industry seeks technicians with a strong background in electronics and ability to research and learn b... Read More
Gary Meyer
Gary Meyer teaches in the Automotive Technology Core Program
WyoTech is for the guys and gals who have a passion to dream about what they want out of life. If you like working with your hands, and love cars and motorcycles like I do, this is the place for you. I started very young racing go-karts and mini-bikes with my brothers. My brother... Read More
Jessi Combs - Extreme 4x42004 Graduate
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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...
Omar BenitezTeaches motorcycle-technology" I enjoy talking to people and sharing my experiences about the motorcycle industry. Motorcycles have always been around in my life. My father used to race motocross back in the 60s, and I got my first dirt bike at the age of 9. I have been workin..."
Marine Marine Technology Ever consider working on watercraft engines? Careers in marine technology are perfect for trained technicians who want to work on propulsion systems, inboard engines, stern drive systems, and outboard marine engines. If you think you'...
I learned early that I wanted to do something. I just didn't know what. Luckily, I found something I like. Sometimes, you can have a couple hits and misses, but remember that everything you do now will reflect on how you are in the future.
Since I was 16 years old, I alway...
I enjoy working with people and teaching is very rewarding for me. I make sure each of my students are prepared for the next level with classroom and hands-on field related assignments.
I started as a designer of HVAC systems in 1979.
I was an HVAC instructor for Associate...
I have been in the electrical field for over 40 years, and hold several journeymen licenses. I also hold an Electrical Master's License in different states. I have a California C-10 contractor's license and an electrical inspector's license. All this knowledge is what I wan...
If you like to work with your hands and like a challenge, I am willing to develop your skills in my field. I have been working as a technician for over 25 years. My skills include management as well as technical. I know to make money in the automotive repair business. I am ver...
Automotive technicians come by their knowledge the hard way: experience. And many are not usually willing to share that knowledge with the competition. WyoTech has knowledgeable, experienced instructors who are not only willing to share what they know, but also anxious to hel...
I possess a passion and desire for teaching motor sports and motorcycles. I would like a prospective student to know the significance I feel of being a part of changing their lives and assisting them with learning a highly technical career.
I grew up around bikes, cars an...
I started as an automotive instructor when this campus was Sequoia Institute. I was able to advance my education through the FMU Online campus and become a department chair for the motorcycle program. After a long career in the automotive field, I felt the desire to give bac...
I have 20+ years of service in the industry, and I have a desire to share my love and passion with today's future technicians.
Old school journey man program-and years of trial and error.
20+ years at the dealer level, manufacturing level, and after market part developmen...
As an instructor, I hope to infect students with my passion for motorcycles. I want to improve their abilities and give students what they need to succeed in this field.
Early addiction to horsepower!
I worked for 10 years in the motorcycle industry working at various Harley-Davidso...
I enjoy talking to people and sharing my experiences about the motorcycle industry.
Motorcycles have always been around in my life. My father used to race motocross back in the 60s, and I got my first dirt bike at the age of 9.
I have been working fulltime on motorcycle...
I have been riding and wrenching since I was 10 years old. I've also been racing in one thing or another for a while. I have worked as a mechanic for 25 years. I can do gas engines or diesel, and have just started teaching and having a pretty goodtime.
Huge opportunit...
I have worked in the motorcycle industry for over 18 years, and I know what it takes to do the job.
My first job in the industry was as a parts person in a local dealer.
I have worked at several dealerships and independent shops over the last 18 years.
The instructors a...
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 tech school in 1999.
I've bee...
If I can do it, I know my students can achieve what I have and more.
My interest in cars brought me to the trade schools, which helped me move-up quickly.
After completing trade school, I entered the automotive field, and later went on to get a smog license and ASE Maste...
WyoTech is a place of dedicated people who really care about the students and their quest to better their lives in this growing field of automobiles. If the student puts forward their effort to learn, the instructors will help make their goals a reality.
The automotive fiel...
I am aware that students don't care how much an instructor knows until they know how much we care. As an ordained minister, I understand the importance of caring.
I started working in gas service stations. The progression to becoming a technician was natural.
I have 30 year...
Aside from the outstanding facility and state of the art equipment, I'd recommend WyoTech for its educational staff who are dedicated to student success.
Today's automotive industry seeks technicians with a strong background in electronics and ability to research and learn b...
WyoTech is for the guys and gals who have a passion to dream about what they want out of life. If you like working with your hands, and love cars and motorcycles like I do, this is the place for you.
I started very young racing go-karts and mini-bikes with my brothers. My brother...