Faculty and Administration

Fabrication and Welding Technology

Ranken Faculty — Ethan Young
*Adjunct Instructor, Part Time - Central MO*

Certifications:
ASME Structural Welding Certifications - Missouri
Welding Institute
ASME Pipe Welding Certifications – Missouri
Welding Institute

Ethan Young

Adjunct Instructor, Part Time - Central MO

AA in Business Management,
Vatterott College
Certifications:
Certificate in Welding – Vatterott Educational
Center
Certified Welding Inspector – Southwestern
Illinois College
NCCER Master Trainer and Certified Welding
Instructor
AWS Certified in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and
FCAW, with various non-ferrous metals

Keith Allen

Instructor, Full Time

AT in Electrical Technology,
Vatterott College
AT in Welding Technology,
Vatterott College
Certification:
NCCER Certified Welding and Electrical
Instructor
AWS Certifications: GMAW, GTAW, SMAW,
FCAW

Scott Q. Thornhill

Department Chair & Instructor, Full Time

Certifications:
Certified Welding Inspector – American
Welding Society (AWS)
Certified Welding Educator – AWS
Structural Plate Unlimited Thickness – AWS
Stainless Steel Plate – AWS
Aluminum Plate – AWS
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling – ASE
Class A CDL License – Department of
Transportation

John M. Otte

Instructor, Full Time - Perryville

Certificate in Welding Technology,
Industrial Blueprint Reading, and
Metallurgy,
Jefferson College
Certifications:
NCCER Certified Welding Instructor
Journeyman Pipe Welder & Fabricator
AWS Certifications: GTAW, SMAW, GMAW,
FCAW, including Non-Ferrous & Ferrous
Alloys
Industries certified to weld: Aerospace,
Department of Defense, Civilian Industrial
& Commercial, Pressure Vessels, Civilian
Structural

John M. Cross

Adjunct Instructor, Evening School

Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program
(graduate of 4-year program)
Courses taken at Southwestern Illinois College

Cory J. Blair

Instructor, Full Time

Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program (4-year program)

Courses taken at Southwestern Illinois College