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Faculty in Engineering & Applied Technology

Full Time

Vernon Daugherty (2005) Dean, Engineering and Applied Technology
B.S., Western Carolina University
M.S., North Carolina A & T State University
Phone: 828.254.1921 x220
Fax: 828.281.9732
VDaugherty@abtech.edu

Samuel L. Barnes (1988) Instructor, Machining Technology
Diploma, Technical Diploma, A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College;
B.S., Western Carolina University; Master Tool & Die Maker
Phone: 828.254.1921 x216
Fax: 828.281.9797
SBarnes@abtech.edu

Larry S. Boyd (1986) Chairperson, Machining and Welding
A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; B.S.M.E.T.,
Western Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Asheville
Phone: 828.254.1921 x211
Fax: 828.281.9798
LBoyd@abtech.edu

Kenneth F. Czarnomski (2003) Chairperson, Construction Management Technology
B.S., B.A., Lawrence Institute of Technology
Phone: 828.254.1921 x225
Fax: 828.281.9802
kczarnomski@abtech.edu

Lynn V. Ehrke (2003) Instructor, Civil Engineering/CAD
B.S., M.S., Ph.D, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Phone: 828-254-1921 x.857
LEhrke@abtech.edu

Charles P. Farmer (2003) Instructor, Welding Technology
Diploma, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; B.S., Mars Hill College
Phone: 828.254.1921 x224
Fax: 828.251.6355
CFarmer@abtech.edu

M. Kevin Fletcher (2003) Instructor, Automotive Service Technology
A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; ASE, Master
Automotive Technician; ASE Certified, Engines, Heavy Trucks, Electrical, Diesel
Phone: 828-254-1921 x214
KFletcher@abtech.edu

David Hamlett (2006) Instructor, Computer Aided Drafting
A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Phone:  828.254.1921 x 374
Fax: 828.281.9825
dhamlett@abtech.edu

James B. Houston (1999) Instructor, Electronics
A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Community College of The Air Force;
B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; CompTIA, Network + Certification, A+ Certification, M.C.S.E., M.C.P.+ I
Phone: 828.254.1921 x 397
Fax: 828.281.9808
BHouston@abtech.edu

Sherian D. Howard (1985) Chairperson, CAD Systems Management
A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College;
B.S.M.E.T., Western Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Asheville;
M.S., Western Carolina University
Phone: 828.254.1921 x375
Fax: 828.281.9809
SHoward@abtech.edu

Nicholas F. Lanning (2005) Instructor, Transportation Technologies
A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Phone:  828.254.1921 X 212
Fax:  828.281.9804
nlanning@abtech.edu

J. Christopher Martin (2004) Instructor, Computer Engineering Technology
A.A.S. (two degrees), Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; CompTIA, C.C.N.A.
Phone: 828.254.1921 x801
CMartin@abtech.edu

Frank Miceli (1992) Chairperson, Electronics Engineering Technology
A.A.S., State University of New York at Farmingdale; B.S.E.E., Ohio State University;
Graduate Study: Polytechnic Institute of New York, M.S., Western Carolina University
Phone: 828.254.1921 x392
Fax: 828.281.9811
FMiceli@abtech.edu

Branton Heath Moody (2005) Instructor,Construction Management Technology
B.S., Appalachian State; M.S., Appalachian State
Phone: 828.254.1921 x349
Fax: 828.281.9802
HMoody@abtech.edu

Brian O’Connor (1999) Instructor, Civil Engineering/Surveying Technology
B.S. (two degrees), North Carolina State University; Professional Engineer Certification;
Professional Land Surveyor Certification
Phone: 828.254.1921 x370
Fax: 828.281.9812
BOConner@abtech.edu

Stephen Thomas Sharar II (1995) Instructor, Electronics
A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College;
B.S., Pennsylvania State University; further study: Western Carolina University
Phone: 828.254.1921 x394
Fax: 828.281.9813
TSharar@abtech.edu

Sharon L. Suess (2005) Chair, Mechanical Engineering and
Industrial Systems Technologies
B.S., University of North Carolina –Asheville
M.S., North Carolina State University
Phone:  828.254.1921 X 344
Fax: 828.281.9751
ssuess@abtech.edu

James A. Sullivan (2005) Chair, Civil Engineering/Surveying Technology
A.A., Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL.
B.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl.
M.S.N., Western Carolina University
Phone:  828. 254.1921, X 343
Fax:        828.281.9810
jsullivan@abtech.edu

David W. Walker (1993) Instructor, Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology
Diplomas, A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College;
Caterpillar Service Training School
Phone: 828.254.1921 x223
Fax: 828.281.9801
DWalker@abtech.edu

William W. Wells (1985) Chairperson, Air Conditioning
Technical diploma, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College;
B.A., University of North Carolina at Asheville, graduate study;
Western Carolina University; N.C. Licensed Heating, Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration, and Electrical Contractor
Phone: 828.254-1921 x222
Fax: 828.281.9803
BWells@abtech.edu

   

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