About
Regional Training Center

As the Training Director for the Regional Training Center Jed brings his passion for developing individuals for all phases of their career growth. With over 20 years of experience in operations, finance, budget and talent development… Jed’s strategy is to bring the highest level of training and curriculum so individuals can refine their skill-sets in their chosen craft. Jed earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Portland State University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Eastern Oregon University. His wife Jessie have three wonderful children Miranda, John and Harrison they love living, hiking and playing in the Columbia River Gorge!

Joanne has worked with a variety of unions and union members for over 30 years. She came to the Training Center in 2008 and maintains the training records, schedules classes and provides assistance to the instructors

Jeff brings over 40 combined years to the table. He worked nine years as a business rep, for the union, and knows the ins and outs of the trade and the union. He started his drywall finishing career in 1976- his experience includes residential and commercial drywall finishing, hanging board, texturing and all other aspects of the drywall trade. Jeff joined the union in 1983. He comes to our training center from southern California. He has an extensive education in the field of foreman training which helps to raise the level of quality apprentices giving them a look at the bigger picture which in turns produces leaders in the industry. Jeff’s motto is “ To teach his students and hold them to the highest degree possible so as to raise the standard of excellence in the drywall trade”.

Chris is well-known in the industry for his skills in wood finishing and faux finish. He teaches beginning and advanced classes in Wood Finishing, Faux Finishing, Color Mixing and Marbleizing both for apprentices and journeymen.

Jim started his career in 1969. Born in Southern California Jim entered the Sign Painters Apprenticeship in 1973 his experience includes Residential and Commercial Painting. He has a Certification in Vocational Education, an associates degree in Fine Arts, and an Oregon College of Art Degree. When asked why he likes to teach his answer was, “Teaching is a rewarding way to give back to a trade that has given so much to me throughout my career”. You can see his artwork at Center Stage Clothiers and on his website www.kirkpatrickart.com.

Mike is the Regional Training Centers go to safety instructor. He started in the painting trade in 1976 joining the union shortly thereafter. Mike was born in Michigan but lived in Southern California for many years until moving here to Oregon in 1988, his experience includes painting in Residential, Commercial and Industrial painting. He is certified to train in Confined Spaces, HazCom Communications, Fall protection, Scaffolding Erection, Ignitable Coatings, OSHA 30, and many other Safety topics. Mike’s motto is “To raise the level of Safety Awareness in all those he teaches so that everyone can go home safe to their families each and everyday they work”. His training and experience certainly does just that here at the Regional Training Center.