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Biography: Gary is a licensed Journeymen Electrician. He also holds a FCC Extra Class ham radio license, the highest ham radio operator license in the United States. He completed his apprenticeship education here at the College of Eastern Idaho, and obtained a degree in Instrumentation & Automation Engineering Technology at Idaho State University. He studied Personal Financial Planning completing the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) coursework including Capstone course and a degree in Economics at Utah State University. Following his graduation, he worked as an investment advisor representative for several years helping clients prepare for their financial futures. Because he enjoys working with his brain and hands he's programmed robots and PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers) for several companies, and teaches Motor Controls for the 3rd Year electrical apprentices here at CEI. In addition he teaches the Motor Controls class for Journeymen Continuing Education, 1st Year Electrical Apprenticeship, and the Basic Financial Literacy Courses for Workforce Training and Continuing Education. With the passion he has for farming and ranching, he serves on the Rocky Mountain Katahdin Association Board of Directors and runs his own small hobby farm; raising katahdin hair sheep, and an assortment of small animals and tending his orchard. He enjoys getting out of doors and spending time with family. With his passion for music he plays several instruments and enjoys singing.He worked for Kinross Gold Corporation in Fairbanks, Alaska as a Senior Electrical and Instrument Tech. While attending Utah State he worked for three combined companies including: Specialized Analysis Engineering programming robots and PLCs, Tank Logix installing electrical panels and PLCs, and Interactive Rides working on roller coasters in Logan, Utah. Following that he accepted a short-term contract with Samsung where he installed FANUC robots in one of their facilities. He then worked for Electrical Support Services and later for the College of Eastern Idaho.During 2022 he was the Manufacturing & Trades Program Manager at WTCE. Currently he is the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Instructor at CEI, where he shares his passion for robotics and electronics with the next generation. He is happy to be part of Workforce Training and Continuing Education!
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