
A Team of Mentors for the Next Generation
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

Brian Black
President, Co-Founder

DAVID MICHAEL PHELPS
Executive Director

Kyle McCarthy
Director of Programs

Fr. DOminic Couturier
Chaplain, Welding Instructor

John Evans
Interim Electrical Program Director

Andy Beach
Director, Manufacturing Services

Michael VanderHyde
Instructor, FSS Building

Ryan oldenburg
Instructor, FSS Carpentry

Craig Leidel
Instructor, FSS Construction

Cameron VanDyke
Instructor, FSS Design and Fabrication

Tim Carr
Instructor, FSS Blacksmithing

Anthony Krupp
Instructor, FSS Electrical

Daniel Vanderhyde
Instructor, FSS HVAC/Plumbing

SOPHIE Divozzo
Operations Manager

Caroline Jones
Development Coordinator

Isaac Allen
Outreach Coordinator
Board of Directors
RYAN POHL | Board President, Co-Founder; Owner, Praeco Skills |
BRIAN BLACK | President, Co-Founder |
MICHAEL PRESTON | President, Micron Manufacturing |
DAVID FABER | Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Grand Rapids |
DR. MICHAEL PAGE | ER Physician, Holland Hospital |