INSTRUCTORS
The Mechanical Cross Training curriculum is developed and taught by some of the most experienced leaders in the piping industry. These skilled union tradesman are committed to providing students with an informative, hands on learning experience that prepares them for the future.
Zack Wright
Zack has had a very accomplished career as a plumber running small/special projects and commercial work. He has a strong connection to his UA brothers and sisters as he has taught at the UA Local 290 training center since 2013 and has been a steward on three projects.
Blake Alexander
Blake is a 30 year member of 290 who started off his career in the shipyards. Over that time he has gave back by educating our apprentices for 13 years. He was one of the founders of Charter Mechanical and currently is the QA?QC manager for Charter.
Scott Reedy
Scott is one of UA 290's up and coming leaders. He has spent his career pushing himself and bettering himself whenever and wherever he can. Scott has a strong passion for education our apprentices and is currently a foreman for Charter Mechanical out at Intel.
Dominic DePiero
Dominic is one of the most passionate members UA local 290. He had traveled all across the state of Oregon making the membership better by spreading his knowledge of med gas and instructions apprentices. He is currently the director of training at UA 290's training center
Sean Copenhaver
Sean is a young and upcoming general foreman for Streimer Mechanical. In his 15 year career he has been a leader in many complex projects while giving back to our apprenticeship by being an instructor.
Jason Sherwood
Jason’s passion and joy for teaching make him one of the most loved and inspirational instructors that UA290 has. He is a respected professional in the BIM/CAD world. We are thrilled to have Jason be apart of the class.