has taught at Earle C. Clements for nearly 30 years and currently works as the Basic Welding instructor. His background includes fabrication, repair, and maintenance. Tony enjoys working with youth to help keep him young and to help train the next generation. 

is an Advanced Culinary Arts instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps and is responsible for ServSafe Manager and ManageFirst instruction and proctoring. He received his associate degree in culinary arts and his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in culinary arts. His experiences have taken him from restaurants to country clubs and even time in the active army as a cook. Shawn’s main focus toward teaching is letting the students use their creativity while ensuring the food is prepared correctly.

is the instructor for HBI’s Advanced Photovoltaic Technician program at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. Seth joined the HBI and Earle C. Clements Job Corps teams in October 2020 and teaches advanced students about the solar energy industry. Previously, he had worked in the solar industry since 2011, primarily in the residential sector. Seth has worked as an installer, crew foreman and project manager and has an educational background in automotive technology.

is an instructor for the Computer Services Technician course at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. With a background in elementary education and five years of experience in the field as a service technician with Geek Squad and Best Buy, Ryan possesses the skills required to dedicate his time, knowledge and resources to learning and preparing the next line of certified techs. 

has been an IMI Tile Setting instructor for nearly 15 years, with over 24 years of experience in masonry and general construction. While working in the field, he was the foreman on several major projects in the surrounding area, including schools and hospitals. Rob now enjoys passing his skills on to the next generations to keep the trade alive. 

is an Advanced Heavy Truck Driving instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. His background consists of hauling oversized loads, tankers and hauling dry van loads of product for delivery, along with six years in the truck driving field. Pete enjoys being an instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps because he gets to see his students grow and learn a skill that will help them grow their financial future. 

joined Earle C. Clements Job Corps as a Deckhand instructor in 2019 and has been in the tow boating industry for 28 years. Mike started his career as a green deckhand and worked his way up to senior mate and fleet mate for Evansville Marine Services. He now uses this experience to teach students the proper skills to find a career in the field. 

Before joining Earle C. Clements Job Corps as Electrical instructor, Mike Adams worked for Peabody Coal Company for 28 years. Mike was a student here at Earle C. Clements Job Corps and is now able to impart his experience to students every day. 

is a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. She graduated from practical nursing school in 1991 and become a registered nurse in 1993. Merry has worked half her career in the ICU, in both the United States and Germany. Merry is excited to use her experiences and lessons she has learned with all her students at Earle C. Clements Job Corps. 

has worked with Job Corps for over 10 years and currently serves as an Advanced Pastry instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. She has experience in food management, operating Huck’s/Godfather and Subway. Lori loves working with students and seeing their excitement when they achieve their goals.