Elmer has been with Hobart since 1969.  With the exception of the first two years working in the testing laboratory, he has been a welding instructor in both the skill and technical training areas.  Elmer is certified by the American Welding Society as a welding inspector, educator, and supervisor (AWS CWI/CWE/CWS).

Chuck has been with Hobart since 1963 and with Hobart Institute since 1980 teaching technical and skill courses.  Chuck is certified by the American Welding Society as a welding inspector, educator, and supervisor (AWS CWI/CWE/CWS).  He also is qualified by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) in SNT-TC-1A in Level II in PT (liquid penetrant testing), MT (magnetic particle testing), and RT (radiographic testing); and Level I in UT (ultrasonic testing).  Chuck serves on the AWS Terms & Definitions Committee; Symbols Committee; and as a judge for skills competition. 

With over 30 years experience in the welding field, Nelson has been with Hobart Institute since 1991 as a technical instructor.  He is certified by the American Welding Society as a welding inspector, educator, and supervisor (AWS CWI/CWE/CWS).

Russ is a graduate of Hobart Institute, joined the technical training staff in 2007, and teaches several technical courses.  He is an American Welding Society Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS).