Meet Our Instructors

Jordan Sund

Jordan Sund graduated from the Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) Welding Technology program in 2020, then continued his education at Grand Rapids Community College, where he earned an associate degree in Welding Technology in 2023. He has over five years of welding experience and is currently continuing his education at Ferris State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education.

Mr. Sund is passionate about helping students develop both technical welding skills and the professionalism needed for success in the skilled trades. Through hands-on instruction and industry-based expectations, he works to prepare students for careers in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing while promoting safety, work ethic, and continuous skill development.

Erik Dedenbach, Career Tech Education Specialist

I am a graduate of Ferris State University, with  a bachelor's degree in education and two minors. While I was at Ferris State I worked as a Resident Advisor, started my own business and worked as a sous-chef. I also played collegiate sports.

I'm an Eagle Scout/Scout leader and have also made two dives down to the Cedarville shipwreck in the Straits of Mackinaw.

Drew Black

Drew Black was born and raised in California, where his passion for welding began with his first car—a Chevrolet Nova that he still owns and drag races today. At 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served for eight years as a mechanic and welder.

In 2014, Mr. Black earned two AWS welding certifications from Merced Community College. He went on to complete his associate degree at Montcalm Community College in 2019, followed by a bachelor’s degree in Career and Technical Education from Ferris State University in 2020.

His love for teaching emerged while serving as an adjunct welding instructor at Montcalm Community College. Since then, he has expanded and refined his skills while teaching at the Montcalm Area Career Center and the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia.

Mr. Black is now excited to bring his real-world experience and deep passion for welding to the next generation of professionals at KCTC, helping students build the skills and confidence needed for successful careers in the trades.

Richie Murley

Bio to come...