Page 14 - HIWT Spring 2018 World of Welding

HIWT Announces Promotions and New Hires

Hobart Institute of Welding Blaine is cross-trained and able to teach 16 skill education courses
Technology is proud to and has been an asset to the staff helping with the OAW Technical
announce the promotion Guide, Filler Metal Inventories, specialized training and in-plant
of Charlie Carpenter to training. Blaine has demonstrated his ability to take on other
Director of Skill Education. projects as he continues to contribute to the classes he teaches.
Charlie to has been with Blaine is a 2013 HIWT grad and a United States Marine Corps
the Institute for nine (9) Veteran.
years as a Skill Welding
Instructor and was promoted
to Skill Education Welding
Supervisor in 2016. He Jennifer Parin has been
is a 2009 graduate of promoted to the position
Hobart Institute of Welding of Compliance and Student
Technologies Combination Services Manager. In this
Structural and Pipe Welding critical new role, Jennifer
Program and is an AWS will be responsible for
Certified Welding Inspector assuring HIWT’s compliance
(CWI). Charlie attended the with the U.S. Department
University of Toledo studying Business Management. of Education, the State of
Charlie brings first-hand knowledge of the education process and Ohio Board and various
teaching methodologies here at the Institute as well as fresh and accrediting agencies.
innovative ideas for the future. Jennifer has been with HIWT
Scott A. Mazzulla, HIWT President and CEO, says, “Here at the and Hobart Brothers since
Institute we have a saying that we are committed to training the 2000. She has been an asset
world’s best welders and Charlie has been instrumental in providing to the HIWT team over the
that training and leadership to his staff and hundreds of students. years and has been involved
We expect great things from Charlie and look forward to his in admissions, registration
continued commitment to our Mission and world class education for and financial aid. She is a
our students”. highly motivated and focused individual with a strong knowledge of
HIWT’s policies and procedures. With over 17 years of knowledge
and experience she will continue to grow and impact the team
and students in her new role. Charlie Carpenter, Director of Skill
Hobart Institute of Welding Education states, “Jennifer has an extensive background in financial
Technology announces aid and admissions and brings great energy to our team. We look
the promotion of Blaine forward to her taking on a new role as Compliance and Student
Lowry to Second Shift Skill Services Manager.”
Education Supervisor. All Jennifer has a MBA in Business Administration, and a dual BS in
second shift skill instructors Business Management/Organizational Leadership/Human Services.
will report to Blaine. Blaine
will work closely with
First Shift Skill Education
Supervisor, Bryce Obaugh, to
help improve communication
and continuity within the
team. “Blaine has been an
outstanding team member
and is an integral part of
our team. I look forward to
working with him in his new
role as the Second Shift Skill
Education Supervisor.” states Charlie Carpenter, Director of Skill
Education.

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