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Dean Harris

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National Heavy Equipment Operators School is pleased to recognize Mr. Dean Harris as a featured graduate. We chose Dean because he displayed tremendous courage in making a career change. Dean has placed a premium on his family that we salute.

Prior to becoming a gainful heavy equipment operator, Dean owned and operated his own business. Dean fed his family by operating full motion simulators as an amusement for folks in places like shopping malls. Malls usually cater to the public from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM or later, 7 days a week. This left very little time for Dean to spend with his family. Dean had tried other professions too. He dabbled in general contracting and even janitorial serves. All took there toll on Dean and his family. Dean had had enough of dealing with the public. He was also quite tired of not being able spend time with his loved ones.

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Derrin Evans

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National Training would like to pause and honor one of our graduates. Please meet Mr. Derrin Evans. Derrin I\is now gainfully employed in the heavy equipment industry thanks to a great start from National Training Heavy Equipment Operators School. Derrin gets paid handsomely now to operate the JCB back-hoe, New Holland skid-steer loader, Volvo loader, Caterpillar track-loader, and the John Deere combination back-hoe. Derrin enjoys being outside and actually enjoys what he does.

Derrin attended our 6 week resident training program last April. He was expertly trained to safely operate the most common construction equipment to include compact excavators and skid-steer loaders. He completed all the required elements flawlessly and garnered several job offers when he graduated. He is currently rearranging dirt for SES Tractor. His favorite part of the job is “being out doors.”

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Genaro Espino

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Genaro Espino had a successful career with the United States Marine Corps before his decision to learn the finer points of a heavy equipment operator. Genaro’s wife gave birth this past June and He did not want to leave his young family again as the service will have you do. So, Mr. Espino enrolled with us for a chance at a second profession. The Marine Corps footed the bill for the training and he completed it Last December.

Genaro has always loved heavy equipment and now he loves getting paid to operate it. After completing the training, Genaro headed home and was hired by his hometown county. He now operates a variety of equipment for Finney County in Kansas. He is skilled in the operation of Cat, John Deere, and Case equipment.

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James Burrough

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National Training’s Heavy Equipment Operator School has some Interesting graduates from over the past couple of years that we want to share with you. Their successes and triumphs are real and presented to you for your enjoyment and encouragement. Meet Mr. James Burrough. James attended and successfully completed our Heavy Equipment Operators Program last February. James has always loved heavy equipment and the out-of-doors. He especially enjoys operating the tractor-loader-backhoe. He is pictured here with his very own 2003 Caterpillar 420 D 4 X 4, 4-in-1 Loader-backhoe, with sealed cab and air-conditioning. This ain’t you’re daddy’s backhoe.

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Brad Willard Sr.

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Our very first recognized graduate is Mr. Brad Willard Sr. from Palm Bay Florida.

Brad attended our training facility back in February of 2003. He graduated on the 28th and immediately was hired by Parmenter Construction. He changed jobs soon after to join on with Belcorp out of Jacksonville Florida. The piece of equipment he enjoys operating the most is the Kawasaki 65 T M front-end loader. He is pictured here with this heavy-duty loader. He also operates the Caterpillar front-end loader with a rake attachment.

Headquarters in Jacksonville, FL, Belcorp is strategically located to provide service to anywhere in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Belcorp prides itself on being a company that specializes in construction debris; land clearing or disaster clean-up debris, and removal experts. To do this they need some dedicated equipment as well as dedicated and trained operators.

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Michael Vorhoest

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Meet National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for May 2011, Mr. Michael Verhoest.

Michael came to us from North Port, Florida and before attending National Training to become a professional heavy equipment operator he worked in the restaurant and hotel business as a manager.

Not having an interest in the service industry anymore Michael decided it was a good time for a change of life and since he’s always had an interest in heavy equipment and trucking he figured this was the best direction for him.

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Michael Ellis

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Meet Michael Ellis from Port St. Lucie, Florida. 

National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for April 2011.

Congratulations to Mr. Michael Ellis of Port St. Lucie, Florida for being selected as National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for April, 2011.

Michael is married to his lovely wife and has 3 kids, 5 grandkids, a loving and dedicated mother who never gave up on him, 2 older brothers and a sister…phew.  Now that’s a family.  Congratulations on having such a family Michael; you’re a lucky man.

Prior to becoming a Professional Heavy Equipment Operator Michael worked in construction building bridges, seawalls and boat docks.  Now that sounds like hard work.  Michael said he worked around heavy equipment all of his life but was never given the chance to learn how to operate it.  So, he tells us he decided to take a chance and make a career change into heavy equipment and he says he has no regrets.

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Linda Joyner

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Meet Linda Joyner from Orange Park, Florida. 

National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for February 2011.

Linda is a mother to 3 children who are all high school age now.  Linda tells us she draws a lot of inspiration from her father and mother who both served in the military.  Linda followed in their footsteps and enlisted for 10 years herself.  After getting out Linda didn’t really know what to do.  She’s worked in retail for a bit but started to miss her family life.

Linda then chose to become a heavy equipment operator because she remembered as a child how excited she became when she watched heavy equipment machines in action on different projects.  As Linda grew she realized it was still exciting for her to see the bulldozers, the cranes, and the excavators operate on the job site.

Then and there she knew this is what she wanted to do with her life and she hopes to make her mark in this industry.

Somehow we know not to doubt her.

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Royce Durham

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Meet Royce Durham from New Smyrna Beach, Florida.  National Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Graduate of the Month for January 2011.

Royce has been married to the same wonderful woman for 32 years.  Along with his wonderful wife Royce has 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls.

Congratulations Royce!  That is truly a gift.

Prior to attending National Training, Royce served the public, protecting the streets as one of our nation’s finest in uniform.  He was a police officer for an astounding 39 years!  Royce, we at National Training would like to personally thank you for your dedication and service to all of us and putting your time and sometimes life in harm’s way to protect us.

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Kenneth Soileau

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Kenneth hails from Ville Platte, Louisiana and is married to a lovely lady named Babette.  Kenneth and Babette have spent 27 wonderful years together.

Prior to becoming a professional heavy equipment operator Kenneth spent 12 years driving semi truck pulling tankers over the road.  In 2003 Kenneth decided to hang up his life on the open road and sold his truck.  He soon settled down and worked as the parts and service manager for an RV company, but the economy being the way it is Kenneth knew he had to make another change in his life and went with a field that is a natural fit for him…heavy equipment.

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