Christopher Tensley - Heavy Construction Equipment Operations, Pre-Apprentice - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Christopher Tensley

is an International Union of Operating Engineers Heavy Construction Equipment Operations instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. After completing a heavy equipment operations apprenticeship through Associated General Contractors, Christopher worked on a variety of different job sites, including heavy highways, landfills, environmental and oilfields. He gained invaluable experience, along with coping skills, overcoming language barriers and working with people of diverse backgrounds.

Kevin Hitchcock - Carpentry - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Kevin Hitchcock

is a Carpentry instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Kevin has experience building hospitals, churches, apartments and custom homes. When he isn’t working, Kevin enjoys helping his community through a variety of service projects. 

Juaquin Maciel - Heavy Construction Equipment Operations, Pre-Apprentice - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Juaquin Maciel

is a Heavy Construction Equipment Operations instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. His background spans nearly 30 years in the field of construction. Juaquin’s experiences as a crew leader and superintendent have provided him with the opportunities to adapt to ever-changing work conditions, which helps provide teachable lessons in and out of the classroom.

Justin Moritz - Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Justin Moritz

is the lead International Union of Operating Engineers instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He has a background in the United States Army as a mechanic. Justin has followed that career path for over 22 years. His roles in the field have provided him with experience and insight into career skills and lessons, along with how to teach heavy equipment mechanics in a classroom and out in the field.

Keith Charles - Maintenance - Light Repair - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Keith Charles

is the Automotive and Machine Repair instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He started his automotive background with General Motors in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La. Keith has experience teaching automotive technology at the Denver Institute of Technology, Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colo., and Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo.