Building Construction

Education:

Ph.D., Technology Management, Specialization in Construction Management, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN. Research interest is in the area of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

M.S., Education, Major in Vocational-Technical Education, State University of New York, Oswego, NY

M.S., Business Management, Specialization in Management Science, State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica/Rome, NY

B.S., Construction Management, Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, NY

A.A.S., Construction Engineering Technology, State University of New York at Alfred, Alfred, NY

Academic Experience:

1998-Present: Associate Professor, School of Construction & Design Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience

1990-1998: General Contractor / Construction Manager, Central New York area. Management and erection of various commercial and residential projects

1988-1990: Project Superintendent. Managed commercial construction projects including retail, medical, and educational facilities

1987-1988: Project Engineer. Worked with project managers, field supervisors and company president performing estimating, planning and scheduling duties

1982-1985: Sergeant, U.S. Army: Served as a topographic survey Company Section Chief and Squad Leader. Supervised personnel, vehicles and equipment. Duties included research, organization and editing of topographic survey projects

1976-1982: Carpenter/Foreman. Residential and light commercial construction

Professional Organizations:

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

American Society for Quality

Awards & Certifications:

OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer, OSHA Training Institute

Master Residential Carpenter Certification, Associated General Contractors

Distinguished Graduate, Basic Geodetic Survey, U.S. Army Defense Mapping School, Fort Belvoir, VA

Education:

M.S., Education, Wilkes University

B.S., Secondary Education, Millersville State College

Academic Experience:

1990-Present Pennsylvania College of Technology:

• Building Construction Technology, Associate Degree Program
• Residential Technology & Management, Bachelor Degree Program

Work Experience

1978-Present, Owner, Heartwood Carpentry: Residential construction, general contracting, sub-contracting

1978-1981, GTE Sylvania: Production Supervisor

1972-1978, Penn Building Systems, Lundy Construction

Professional Organizations:

1995-Present, Member: West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association, Pennsylvania Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders

1995-2006, Founder / Faculty Advisor of the Pennsylvania College of Technology's Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders, known as the Penn College Construction Association (PCCA)

1997-2005, Member: PA builders Association Workforce Development Committee

1998-2005, PA Builders Association SkillsUSA-VICA Sate Carpentry Competition Committee Chair and Judge

1998-1999, Modular Housing Training Institute Committee

1999-Present, College Calendar Committee Appointment, Office of Senior Vice President, Pennsylvania College of Technology

1996, President's Marketing Commission Appointment, Office of the President, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Awards & Certifications:

2004, National Association of Home Builders: "Outstanding Educators Award"

2003, Pennsylvania College of Technology: "Veronica Muzic Master Teacher Award"

2000, West Branch Susquehanna Builder's Association: "Associate Builder of the Year"

1995, Pennsylvania College of Technology: "Distinguish Teacher Award"

Education:

B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

August 1986 to Present at Penn College

Work Experience

1988-Present, faculty at W.A.C.C. and Pennsylvania College of Technology

1986-1988, Director of the Weatherization Training Center at The Williamsport Area Community College

1982-1986, operated building and remodeling business in Williamsport area.

1979-1982, worked as a carpenter and foreman for Sardec Constuction, Pophal Brothers Builders, and Lundy Construction

1973-1979, operated building and remodeling business in Williamsport area.

Awards & Certifications:

Trade Competency Certificate, The Pennsylvania State University

Education:

B.A., Bucknell University

Occupational Competency Certificate, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

1991-1993, Adjunct Faculty, Pennsylvania College of Technology

1993-Present, Full Time Faculty, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience

1993-Present, Self-Employed Furniture/Cabinet Maker

1976-1993, Residential Contractor/Cabinet Maker

Professional Organizations:

Affiliate Member, Architectural Woodwork Institute National (AWI)

1999-2001, Educational Planning Committee Member

2002-2008, Development Council Member

2002-2006, Career Resources Taskforce

2006-Present, AWI Education Committee, Employee Sources - Chairman

Member, Central PA Chapter, AWI

Member, Keystone Wood Products Association

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation (AWIEF)

• Secretary, Board of Directors

Woodwork Career Alliance of North America

• Member, Board of Directors
• Writing team leader

Education:

M.S. Ed., Wilkes University

B.F.A., Environmental Design, Rhode Island School of Design

B.S., Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design

Academic Experience:

11 years full-time at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Fours years adjunct at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience

Twenty-five (25) years in construction trades including:

• Carpenter/Union carpenter
• Job superintendent (Industrial Commercial)
• General superintendent (Industrial Commercial)
• Lead carpenter residential
• Sole proprietor - custom cabinetmaking

Awards & Certifications:

Pennsylvania State Occupational Competency Certificate in Carpentry, and Cabinetmaking & Millwork

Education:

B.S., Workforce Education and Development, The Pennsylvania State University

A.A.S., Building Construction Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Trade Competency Certificate, Building Construction Occupations, The Pennsylvania State University

PA Vocational Instructional I, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

2002-2005: Part-time Instructor, Pennsylvania College of Technology

2003-2005: Industrial Arts/Technology Education Teacher, Muncy Junior/Senior High School

2001-2003: Instructor, Lycoming County Career Consortium, South Williamsport

Work Experience

1997-1999: Kohl Building Products, Customer Service Representative

1995-1997: Faxon Lumber Company, Customer Sales Representative

1993-1995, Karaffa Construction, Laborer/Carpenter

Education:

PA Vocational Instructional I, The Pennsylvania State University

B.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology

A.A.S., Williamsport Area Community College

Trade Competency Certificate, Building Construction Occupations, The Pennsylvania State University

Trade Competency Certificate, Carpentry, The Pennsylvania State University

Trade Competency Certificate, Masonry Occupations, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

1998-Present, Instructor, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

1992-1998, Instructor/Consultant, Lycoming County Career Consortium, South Williamsport, PA

1991-1992, Instructor, Harrisburg Steelong-Highspire Technical School, Harrisburg, PA

Work Experience

1974-1992, Worked in residential, commercial, and highway construction in various capacities (Laborer, Carpenter, Foreman, Estimator, Contractor/Subcontractor, Sales), for various companies.

J.B. Gibbons Construction Inc., Williamsport, PA

Woyneic Concrete Construction Inc., Williamsport, PA

Laurell Homes, Ebensburg, PA

Lundy Homes, Williamsport, PA

Your Building Centers, Williamsport, PA

Self-employed

Awards & Certifications:

1994 - Outstanding Vocational Educator

1996 - Who's Who Among America's Teachers

AGC Certified Master Residential Carpenter

AGC Certified Brick mason

Education:

1979 - 1986: The Pennsylvania State University

Aug. 1986: Voc. II Certification, Pennsylvania Department of Education

1986: Completion of "Pre-certification Competency Examination on Educating the Handicapped"

Trade Competency Certification, The Pennsylvania State University

Oct. 1982: Carpentry Occupations — U.S.O.E. Code 17.1001

April 1982: Building Construction Trades — U. S. O.E. Code 17.1090

April 1980: Building Trades Maintenance — U.S.O.E. Code 17.1091

July 1982: Certification for Co-op Education

Academic Experience:

1986-present: Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

1982-1986: Vocational Industrial Instructor, SUN Technical School, New Berlin, PA

1979-1982: Vocational Industrial Instructor, Bradford Co. A.V.T.S., Towanda, PA

June 1983-August 1984: Industrial Technical Education Survey — SUN Technical School

Spring 1984: Maintenance Fundamentals Training Program Instructor, Pennsylvania House Furniture

Spring & Fall 1984: Supervising Teacher for P.S.U. student teacher program

1982: Assistant to I.U. # 17 Supervisor of Vocational Education for Handicapped for In-service presentation, Senica Highlands A.V.T.S.

1981: Co-founder of V.I.C.A. Club, Bradford A.V.T.S.

1980 & 1981: Appointment to I.U. # 17 In-Service Advisory Council, representing Vocational Education

Work Experience

1971-1979: Self-employed, general construction business, H. B. & H. Contractors, Gettysburg, PA

1970-1971: Carpenter, Garmans Home Center, Chambersburg, PA

1969-1970: Carpenter, Hartzell Construction Co., Fayetteville, PA

1965-1969: Crew Leader, Weber Roofing & Siding, Gettysburg, PA

1962 & 1963: Summer Work, Garmans Home Center, Chambersburg, PA

Awards & Certifications:

1985-1987: Charter President, West Union Area Lions

1976-1977: 100% Presidents Pin, Cashtown Community Lions

1965: Outstanding Enlisted Man of The Year, 104th Armored Cavalry

Education:

M.Ed.,Wilkes University

B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

A.A.S., Williamsport Area Community College

Academic Experience:

Co-wrote current state high school VICA competition written examination for carpentry

Served as an examiner for NOCTI Building Trades and Building Maintenance examinations

Currently on the Off-campus Projects Committee at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience

1980-1997: Owned and operated a construction business. We did new home construction, light commercial projects, additions, and remodeling projects.

1997-Present: Employed at Pennsylvania College of Technology as a full-time instructor in Building Technology

Professional Memberships:

Trade Competency Certificate in Carpentry from the Pennsylvania State University

Certified Hiliti Instructor

Two United State Patents for Construction Hand tools

Education:

M.S. Education from Wilkes University in 2007

May 1980, B.S. Finance, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

2005-Present, Instructor, Pennsylvania College of Technology

2003-2004, Part-time Instructor, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience

2001-2004, Turnkey Construction, Field Superintendent for residential and commercial builder

1993-2001, North Mountain Construction, Foreman for residential and commercial builder

1991-1993, Cliff Jones Contracting, Williamsport

1986-1990, W.T.Black Builders, Inc., Laborer, Carpenter, Cabinetmaker

1982-1986, Interstate Systems and TNT Pilot Freight Carriers, Dock Supervisor

Awards & Certifications:

Licensed Registered Representative

Education:

A.A.S., Building Construction Technology: Masonry emphasis, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Trade Competency Certificate, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

1999-Present, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Masonry Instructor for - Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild, Pennsylvania Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps, New York Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps, North East Regional Chimney Sweep Organization

Past president and current member of the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association

Work Experience

Third generation mason

Self-employed for 25 years

Co-owner and operator of Chimney Works Inc. (Local)

Profesiional Memberships:

Certified "BellFire" fireplace installer and instructor (nationwide)

Certified "Tulikivi" masonry heater installer

Certified Chimney Sweep

Awards & Certifications:

Spike awards through National Association of Home Builders

Education:

A.A.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology

1999, The Pennsylvania State University

Certificate, Eastern States Farrier School

Certificate, Building Construction, Williamsport Area Community College

Academic Experience:

1983, Masonry instructor - Williamsport Area Community College

1999 to present, Masonry Instructor - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience

1999-Present, Self-employed - (summer months)

1982-1999, M & D Masonry

1979-1982, Martin Masonry

1973-1979, D. Todd Masonry

Awards & Certifications:

1972 - Nominated Sailor of the Year - United State Navy

Education:

Dec. 1994: M.Ed., Vocational Industrial Education, Training & Development Emphasis, The Pennsylvania State University

May 1984: B.S., Vocational Industrial Education, The Pennsylvania State University

Dec. 1979: A.S., Carpentry & Building Construction, Williamsport Area Community College

Academic Experience:

1991-present: Associate Professor, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA. Responsible for providing instruction to and advising Baccalaureate, Associate, and Certificate level students.

1986-1991: Instructor/Assistant Professor, Williamsport Area Community College, Williamsport, PA. Responsible for providing instruction to secondary level Carpentry students.

1985-1986: Instructor, Northern Neck Regional Vocational Center, Warsaw, VA. Responsible for providing instruction to secondary level Carpentry students.

Work Experience

1985: Finish Carpenter/Commercial Carpenter, Odyssey Builders, Erie, PA. Performed finish carpentry and general carpentry on commercial construction jobs.

1984: Finish Carpenter/lnstaller, Kitchens by Meade, Erie, PA. Performed finish carpentry and cabinet/counter top installation for mid-range custom kitchen and bath remodeling jobs.

1980-1984: Finish Carpenter/lnstaller, when not attending classes at PSU, Associated Woodcrafts, Centre Hall, PA. Performed finish carpentry and cabinet/counter top installation for high end kitchen and bath remodeling jobs.

1978-1979: Carpentry Laborer, summers, Melvin Zimmerman Construction, Pleasant Gap, PA. Assisted in the construction of single family custom homes, performing all phases of the construction process.

Awards & Certifications:

OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer, OSHA Training Institute, IUP.

Pennsylvania Vocational Instruction II (Carpentry & Cooperative Education)

NOCTI Trade Competency Examiner for Carpentry

1999: Nominated to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Penn State Chapter

1991: Selected by peers as an Outstanding Vocational Educator. Presented at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Education:

B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Education Certificate, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

2 Years: Part-time instructor, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Student Teacher: West Snyder and State College High Schools

Work Experience

Self employed construction since 1988

Education:

M.S., Education, Wilkes University

B.S., Industrial Arts Education, Millersville Sate College, 1977

Academic Experience:

1985-1986, Coordinator of Pennsylvania Weatherization Training Center

1986-Present, Instructor Building Construction Technology

Work Experience

1977-1979, Field Engineer, Kingsberry Homes, Division of Boise Cascade Corporation

1980-1981, LaBerge Construction, Williston, Vermont, Carpenter/Estimator

1981-1985, Richard M. Sarginger Rentovations, Muncy, Pennsylvania

1985, CDF Kitchens, Cabinet Maker, and Installer

Awards & Certifications:

Distinguished Teaching Award, May 1989, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Education:

M.B.A., Bloomsburg University, 2002

B.S., Construction Management, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1997

A.A.S., Construction Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1996

Academic Experience:

2002-Present: Instructor, School of Construction & Design Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology

1997-2000: Adjunct Instructor, School of Construction & Design Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience

Construction Manager/Estimator: Design-Build and General Construction firm specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional building projects.

Property Manager and Maintenance: Small subsidized living community.

Carpenter/Mason. Full service residential home building and remodeling company.

Facility Carpenter/Maintenance. Large townhouse community.

Protocol NCO. United States Army, Headquarters for Military District of Washington, Ceremonies and Special Events. Managed protocol and ceremonial issues for ceremonies around Washington DC to include Presidential Inaugurations, dignitary visits, parades and funerals.

Infantryman/Presidential Escort. United States Army, 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).

Professional Organizations:

Construction Specifications Institute

Associated Builders and Contractors of America

Awards & Certifications:

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician

National Eagle Scout Association, Lifetime Member

Education:

1968-1969, Williamsport Area Community College

1969-1971, Lock Haven University

1974-1978, The Pennsylvania State University

1975, Vocational Teacher Certificate, The Pennsylvania State University

1975, Trade Competency, Exam Carpentry, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

1974-present, Instructor at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Awards & Certifications:

1999 Excellence in Teaching Award

1998, Wrote and Developed Building Construction Technology: Masonry Emphasis Curriculum

Co-Author Residential Construction Technology & Management curriculum

1988, Pennsylvania Game Commission Taxidermy Certification