Bob is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a BS in Physics, and a Masters and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He began the first infrared thermography seminar at the University of Wisconsin Extension in 1978. He co-founded the Thermosense Conference in 1978 with two other colleagues from the UW. In 2000 he founded the Inframation Conference, the largest annual IR conference for thermographers. He has published numerous technical papers on infrared thermography applications, as well as contributing chapters to textbooks such as Applied Thermal Design and the Encyclopedia of Optical Engineering. Bob has over 25 years experience in infrared thermography applications and training.

Bernie holds a B.Sc. degree in secondary education, Earth Science major. With fifteen years experience in the infrared industry, Bernie has been teaching IR Thermography since 1986, both in-house and at customer sites. Additionally, he has over five years experience in servicing, calibrating, customizing, and operating infrared imaging systems.

Ron earned his B.Sc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has been actively teaching and consulting in infrared thermography since 1984. He began the infrared predictive maintenance program at Yankee Atomic Electric in 1984. In total he has over 22 years of thermography applications and teaching experience, spanning all industries from electric power generation to paper mills.

Gary has been involved with Infrared Imaging Radiometry since 1975. He started teaching infrared thermography at the University of Wisconsin in 1978. His role at the ITC include course development and instruction, web site management, development of computer based courseware, advanced technical support, and editor and publisher of ITC’s newsletter and InfraMation conference proceedings. Gary holds a B.S. in zoology and a B.S.M.E. in energy engineering, both from the University of Wisconsin and is a registered Professional Engineer.

Bob has an MBA from Babson College in Marketing and Quantitative Methods and a BS in Electronic Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He has performed over 2000 infrared surveys on electrical switchgear throughout the Northeast and taught Electronic Engineering at Wentworth and Digital Equipment Corporation. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe conducting training seminars on a wide assortment of electronic equipment. Bob is an avid ham radio operator in his spare time.

Joe has an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Technology and a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts from Thomas Edison State College. He was instrumental in starting the predictive maintenance program at Beaver Valley Power Station. He was the lead thermographer in developing all procedures and analyzing all thermal scans. Joe was a certified instructor in the United States Navy and he brings with him knowledge of utility applications of thermography and a strong foundation in heat transfer, boiler operation and all those technical things that one must know to keep our navy afloat.

Jay has been involved in the electrical trades since 1977 and has an Associates Degree in Electronics Technology. Jay holds a Wisconsin Masters certificate and a State designer’s license in electrical systems. He has been using infrared thermography as a condition monitoring tool since the mid-90s . He recently led Encompass Services Corp. CM Programs, teaching and expanding service groups’ roles by offering services including thermography inspections across the U.S. Jay developed and taught classes in thermography, motor control, power quality, instrumentation, and PLC.

Paul is a Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Science from the University of Toronto, Canada. Paul has been in the INFRARED business since 1979 and with FLIR Systems for the past16 years. Paul is a Level III Thermographer (ITC) and has 2 duties within FLIR. As the Automation Product Champion, Paul has extensive experience in Automation (Process Monitoring and Control) processes. His duties ranged from Software System Design, Manufacturing and System Installation as well as sales. Paul’s second “calling” is as ITC Instructor and provides enthusiastic training sessions that seem are  well received by his students.

Jason holds an Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology from the University of Massachusetts. He has eight years experience servicing, repairing and supporting Inframetrics and FLIR products. Currently he is responsible for supporting FLIR's commercial software products and is teaching the software training courses.

Jim is currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems at the University of Massachusetts. He has eleven years experience in production as a Technician: prototyping, testing, building and supporting Inframetrics and FLIR products. Currently he is responsible for supporting FLIR's commercial software products.

Michelle joined the itc from FLIR customer service where she worked for 7 years. Prior to that she was the International Sales coordinator for 3 years. She brings with her a wealth of experience, talent, skill and ability.

Laurie is responsible for producing and maintaining all levels of certification for our students. She also plays a vital role in coordinating the in-house, regional, and customer site training classes. Laurie’s many years of administrative experience has proven to be a great asset to the ITC.