Kyle Yurkovich earned a bachelor’s degree in natural resources management from Ohio State University and brings nearly 20 years of wildland fire management experience to Weber Basin Job Corps. Kyle has worked in several hand crews, managed Type 2 IA firefighting crews with Job Corps, operated various types of engines, and worked with the local fire dispatch center and in fuels management. Kyle has also taught United States Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program courses with the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources.

is a classically trained chef with over 45 years of experience in a variety of kitchens and hospitality operations. He is a dedicated professional chef and loves his role as a mentor and teacher to Job Corps students. Chef Jack has taught young people the craft of culinary arts for over 30 years, including the past 15 with Weber Basin Job Corps. He teaches his students that hard work can be a rewarding career path if they are willing to put in the effort. Chef Jack has watched former students find successful careers because of the foundation they built at Weber Basin.

, Electrical instructor at Weber Basin Job Corps, has worked with Job Corps for over 15 years. She brings 13 years of experience in the electrical and facilities maintenance fields and holds certification as an OSHA instructor. Kelly loves The Dodgers and playing softball.

, full-time Carpentry instructor, brings 30 years of knowledge and experience in the field, from concrete construction to drywall interior. He loves teaching and sharing his skills with Weber Basin Job Corps students.

, Carpentry instructor at Weber Basin Job Corps, brings over 25 years of experience in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and is a graduate of Job Corps.

Kris Johnson brings over 20 years of industry experience to Trapper Creek Job Corps. He has built many different heavy industrial machines and equipment. When he isn’t working, Kris can be found building a raft or fishing.

is a licensed journeyman electrician in Colorado and Montana. He has over a decade of experience as an electronics technician in the U.S. Coast Guard. Robert is currently serving in the Army Reserves as a Black Hawk helicopter mechanic.

has nearly 30 years of experience as an union mason. Prior to working as a Union Masonry instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center, he taught and mentored students at several other Job Corps centers in Texas and surrounding states.