A Team of Mentors
Our team of faculty, staff, tradesmen, mentors, and trustees is committed to a singular goal: to help the next generation of Catholic tradesmen grow in skill and holiness.
Faculty & Staff
Rob Willsea
Chief Executive Officer
David Michael Phelps
Chief Mission Officer
Drew Anderson
Director of Advancement
Andy Beach
Director of Academic Operations & Programs
David Marchinda
Director of Formation and Student Life
Kyle McCarthy
Manager of Facilities and Operations
Thomas Breazeale
Manager of Enrollment and Recruitment
Dan Stehouwer
Carpentry & Construction Instructor
Jake Nichols
Welding and Automotive Instructor
Fr. Dominic Couturier
Chaplain & Welding Instructor
Carol McCarthy
Administrative Assistant
Nathan Schmiedicke
Adjunct Humanities
Stephen Grabill
Adjunct Humanities
Board of Directors
| Michael Preston | Board President – President, Micron Manufacturing |
| David Bellamy | Board Treasurer – CEO, Catholic Charities of West Michigan |
| David Faber | Former Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Grand Rapids |
| Steve Fase | Owner/CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan |
| Dr. Michael Page | ER Physician, Holland Hospital |
| Joe Napieralski | Founder & GM, Smart Building Services |
| Tim Thimmesch | Facilities, Grand Valley State University |
| Rob Willsea | CEO, Harmel Academy of the Trades |
We're Hiring!
We are building a team of vision-aligned doers who are passionate about participating in the mission and culture of Harmel Academy. Could that be you?