Terry has been working as an instructor for sixteen years. He has an extensive background in manufacturing. In addition, he has worked on air ambulances by making major repairs & alterations and also in the mining industry repairing and maintaining heavy equipment.

Terry is an AWS certified welder, an AWS certified welding inspector, an AWS certified welding educator along with being the general manager for the ATF where his duties include being a test supervisor and facility representative.

His goals for his students is for them to reach their full potential and to become successful in life and the welding industry.

His interests outside of work include tinkering on his old pickup, playing with his dog Ellie, and enjoying time at his lake cabin with his wife, family and friends.

Education: Diploma, Mitchell Technical Institute; AWS Certified Welding Inspector; AWS Certified Welding Educator; FAA A&P Airframe and Power Mechanic (LATI)

Levi began working as a Lab Specialist in the Southeast Tech Welding program in the fall of 2018. After entering the program as a student in 2015, he graduated with two AWS certifications in Flux Core Arc Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Since then his experience has ranged from MIG and TIG welding to metal fabrication and machining. Levi has several years of experience with major area manufacturers, including; Daktronics, Spartan ERV, and Raven Industries.
In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors as well as tinkering in the garage with his motorcycles, playing guitar and spending time with family and friends. 

Levi is excited to be involved with a program that had a profound impact on his life, and can’t wait to share that experience with others as they grow in their professional careers.

Education: Welding Diploma, Southeast Tech

Dennis Howard teaches welding at southeast Tech bringing over 5 years of educational experience and over 20 years of professional field work.

Prior to becoming a welding instructor, Dennis was employed both in the US and internationally. He has extensive experience in the field, settings ranging from nuclear facilities to smaller construction sites in positions as a welder up to superintendent. Dennis served in the US Army for 4 years, participating in Operation Desert Shield. Upon return he attended Tulsa Welding School earning a diploma in Welding.

Education: Diploma, Tulsa Welding School; AWS certifications