Team IMI

International Masonry Institute

Apprenticeship & Training Team

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    Apprenticeship/Training

  • Craft Specific Training
  • Brick/Tile/Terrazzo
  • PCC/Cement/Plaster
  • Stone/Restoration/Refractory
  • Cross-Craft Training
  • Supervisors/Foreman
  • Safety Training
  • Specialty Materials
  • Instructor Certification
  • National Certifications
  • Apprentice Contests
  • Advanced Training

 

 

National Staff

Robert Arnold
National Director
301-291-2101
Robert began his masonry career in 1978 with BAC Local 21 of Chicago. He joined the IMI team as the Chicago Job Corps Instructor in 1998, Local 21 Instructor in 1999 and Director of the Illinois District Council, Training Center in 2001. In 2011, he became IMI Regional Training Director for the North Central Region.  Bob is a 2003 graduate of the ICP program.
Ed Bellucci, Jr.
Deputy Director,
The Flynn Center
301-291-2120
Ed began his masonry career in 1968, while attending the University of New Haven. He is a member of BAC Local 1 MVD. He taught at the Harper’s Ferry Job Corps Center, and served as Regional Director.
 
Kevin Bobo
Director of Program Operations
301-291-2109
Kevin manages IMI's Training Management System and teaches computer classes at ICP and Contractor College. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Frostburg University. He joined IMI in 1997.
Jonas Elmore
National Job Corps Director
301-291-2128
Jonas began his masonry career in 1991 after graduating from the IMI pre-job program at the Golconda Civilian Conservation Center then joined BAC Local 4 IN/KY. He returned to the IMI team as the Local 4 IN/KY pre-job Instructor in 2001, Atterbury Job Corps Center Instructor in 2002, and in 2008 he became IMI North Central Regional Director for Job Corps Programs. He holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences.
 
Michael Kassman, CHST
National Safety Coordinator
301-291-2108
Mike began his career in PCC/Masonry Restoration in 1990 with BAC Local 45 Buffalo, NY. He received the "BAC Craft Award" for Best Restoration Project in 1994. He joined the IMI Team in 1999 as the PCC Instructor and in 2003, he graduated from ICP. Mike earned a dual Bachelors Degree in Health and Safety and Education from the National Labor College in 2005and received a Master's of Arts Degree in Historic Preservation from Goucher College in 2011. Mike currently holds the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation and is recognized as a "Master Safety Trainer" from OSHA Training Institute (OTI)/CPWR Region III. He also serves on the ANSI/SIA A10, A14 and A92 Main Committee's.
Kenyaetta N. Bush, CMP
Director of Conferences and Student Services
301-291-2096
Kenyaetta earned a Bachelor's degree in English from Catholic University in 1990. Other designations include Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) from the Convention Industry Council and Meeting and Convention Management Specialist from Goucher College.
   

 

Regional Staff

Terry Hays
Regional Training Director, Designated OSHA Master Trainer,
Pacific Northwest
206-767-3986
Terry is a third generation bricklayer and member of BAC Local 1 in Seattle. He joined IMI as a Brick Instructor in 1996. An ICP graduate in 2001, Terry was named Instructor of the Year in 2001. He is a certified instructor for Jahn, OSHA and MSHA Instructor A courses.
 
Dennis Holloway
Director, The John B. Scola Training Center
718-706-9139
Dennis began his career in Building Restoration in 1982 with BAC Local 1 NY. He became an IMI Instructor in 1993 and center director in 1999. He is a 2001 ICP graduate.
Bob Mion
Regional Training Director,
Northeast/New England
607-770-0082
Bob Mion is a 5th generation terrazzo worker and a member of Local 3 NY. He was a multi-craft instructor in tile/marble/terrazzo, plaster, and cement. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences and a B.A. from the National Labor College. He is a 1997 ICP graduate.
 
David Wysocki
Regional Safety and Training Director, Designated OSHA Master Trainer, North Central
630-396-3145
Dave started his career as a Bricklayer in 1987 with Local 21 IL. He joined the IMI Team in 2007 as an Instructor at the District Council Training Center in Addison, Illinois. Dave is currently working on becoming an accredited OSHA Master Trainer and is a Certified ABAA Installer.