Bill Flockhart - Electrical - Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Bill Flockhart

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.

William Coleman - Forestry Conservation and Firefighting - Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

William Coleman

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.

Timothy Hix - Carpentry - Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Timothy Hix

, 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. 

Quincy Durio - Carpentry - Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Quincy Durio

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.

Melissa Austin - Painting - Timber Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Melissa Austin

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.

Jonathan Gragg - Welding - Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Jonathan Gragg

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.

Doug Wilson - Painting - Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Doug Wilson

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. 

Shaun Crooks - Cement Masonry - Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Shaun Crooks

has served as Union Cement Masonry instructor at Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center for nearly a decade. He has been a union cement mason with the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association for over 22 years. When he isn’t working, Shaun enjoys fishing, golfing, riding, working around his house, and being near his family and friends.