Kris Johnson brings over 20 years of industry experience to Trapper Creek Job Corps. He has built many different heavy industrial machines and equipment. When he isn’t working, Kris can be found building a raft or fishing.

is a licensed journeyman electrician in Colorado and Montana. He has over a decade of experience as an electronics technician in the U.S. Coast Guard. Robert is currently serving in the Army Reserves as a Black Hawk helicopter mechanic.

has nearly 30 years of experience as an union mason. Prior to working as a Union Masonry instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center, he taught and mentored students at several other Job Corps centers in Texas and surrounding states.

, Union Carpentry instructor, has worked at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center for over a decade. Prior to this, he worked on projects across the state of Montana as a union carpenter. David enjoys passing on his experiences to the next generation of carpentry students. 

is a full-time Welding Instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. She has a background in pipeline welding and metal fabrication, and her specialty is metal sculpting. Laura’s roles in these fields have provided her with experience and insight into career skills and studies, and how to teach in a shop setting.

has been the Facilities Maintenance instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center for over a decade. Prior to becoming an instructor, he worked in the facilities maintenance field in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico for over 23 years.

is an International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Painting instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. Prior to working with Job Corps, he worked in commercial and residential painting for over 18 years. Donald’s experience in construction and painting prepared him to educate and train the next generation of professional painters.

is the lead Union Carpentry instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana. 

, Fire Training Specialist instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center, brings over 20 years of fire experience with a background in engines, hotshots, helicopter rappel programs, hand crews, fuels and prevention. He came to Trapper Creek Job Corps to make a positive impact on students who want a career in fire or forestry conservation. 

brings over 20 years of hospitality and food service experience to Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. When he isn’t working, Steve enjoys being in nature and fishing.