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Introduction Meet Jason Kay, a dedicated and inspiring Inside Journeyman Electrician from Rudolph, Wisconsin. Jason’s commitment to his craft and community has earned him the title of IBEW Hour Power Journeyman of the Year. Jason Kay resides in Rudolph, WI, and primarily works in Central Wisconsin. His roles are multifaceted; he is not only an…
Overview Nathan Brower and Josh Welch are the heart and soul behind Southern Cycles, a licensed, certified, and insured shop that services and repairs American and Japanese motorcycles. With over 65 years of combined experience, they take immense pride in their superior customer service and workmanship. Starting Out Nathan’s passion for motorcycles began…
If you met John, you’d know he’s easy to remember. How? He’s John from Johnstown! As mentioned above, John is based in Johnstown, NY. By day, he’s a Union Pipefitter. By night, he’s the owner of Posson Welding – a small business crafting gym equipment. After John got home from the Marine Corps, he went…
Hailey is proving to everyone that women can not only function and work in the trades, but thrive! Hailey Williams is located in Baltimore, Maryland – and if anyone knows how to hustle, it’s her! She’s studied plant science, installed green roofs, and managed the construction on a range of projects from an elephant zoo…
Without people like Ken, America wouldn’t be functioning the way it does. Ken Glidden is based in Hooksett, NH. As a young welder coming from a family filled with Linemen, Ken is paving his legacy as a next-gen blue collar worker. Day to day, you’ll find Ken working as a Journeyman Pipefitter and Welder out…
Andy lives each day knowing he only lives once, here’s how he does it. Andrew Clark resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He pays the bills as a local 183 sprinkler fitter, and spends the rest of his time pushing his limits racing pull start bikes and Harley Davidson Sportsters. CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN OF ADDICTION There’s nothing…
When it comes to ironworking, Denzel can definitely teach us a thing or two. Denzel Smith is based in Urbana, IL. Having a creative spirit, he wanted to find a career where he could construct things for a living. When Denzel became an ironworker, he was hooked. IRONWORKERS ARE IN-DEMAND According to stats, the ironworker…
If girls run the world, Kaitlynn is definitely doing her part. Kaitlynn Kirk is located in Acton, CA. She spends her work day as a Pyroshock Technician at an aerospace testing facility. Not only that, in her free time she runs a business that teaches women how to ride dirt bikes. Her company is called…
Luke Draeger is based in Aniwa, WI. He grew up as a farm kid and like most – was pressured to join college soon after graduating high school. After feeling a lack of direction, Luke decided to attend NTC for an associate’s degree. Even after attending higher education for 2 years – he still felt…
Josh Walker is the co-founder of 1620 Workwear: makers, sellers, and distributors of high-performance technical clothing for working people. Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Josh and partnering co-founder Ted De Innocentis are on a mission to set high standards for the manufacture of workwear worn by American workers. Like ourselves, 1620 Workwear share a commitment to…
When it comes to understanding the value of hard work and maintaining an open, positive mindset, Sarah Matthews could probably teach us all a thing or two. Raised out on the western slope of Colorado, this life-long resident of New Castle spent most of her formative years honing a passion for welding and ironwork, becoming…
While Trevor Valdez may not be the sort of person who’d claim he can move mountains, in reality he isn’t all that far off from having such an ability – at least, while he works. An operator of heavy machinery from the town of Knapp, in our home state of Wisconsin, he’s an experienced hand…