Meet our Instructors

Background prior to teaching: 

  • Journeyman Carpenter in the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Local 100
  • Licensed Residential Builder
  • Commercial Concrete Construction

Industry Credentials

  • Builders License, State of Michigan
  • Commercial Drivers License, State of Michigan

Education

  • Ferris State University Associates in Applied Construction, 1990-1992
  • Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Industrial Arts, Major, Minor 1995-1997

Background prior to Teaching

  • Journeyman Carpenter in the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters - Concrete, Drywall, Scaffolding, Doors and Door Hardware, Trim
  • Trim Carpenter - Tiara Yachts

Industry Credentials

  • OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
  • Various certifications through the Carpenter’s Union

Education

  • Whitehall High School
  • Muskegon Community College - Associates in Applied Sciences Automotive Technologies
  • Grand Valley State University - Bachelor in Integrated Sciences / Elementary Education

Background prior to Teaching

  • Owner/Co-Owner Petersen Builders and Design-19 years
  • Construction Tech- Amway Facilities Maintenance- 3 years

Industry Credentials

  • Builders License, State of Michigan
  • Facilities Manager- Certificate, Ferris State University

Education

B.S. Business Administration, Major: Management- Central Michigan University

Assoc. Architectural Technology- Ferris State University