Instructors’ Credentials and Experience

We have worked in both manufacturing and in the construction industry. We know what it takes to become a qualified welder whether it’s your hobby or your profession. We look forward to sharing our experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals as a welder.

Dave Lynnes

• Over 20 years experience in the welding industry

• Graduate of Moorhead Technical Welding program in 1991

• Certified in MIG, TIG and Stick, 6G Position

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector

• AWS Certified Welding Educator

• Graduate of the UA Instructors Institute,
Ann Arbor, MI – 2003

• Lincoln Electric Company materials used in Motorsports, certified in 4130 Cr-Moly tubing – 2005

• 2005 PROFESSIONAL WELDERS COMPETITION at AWS Welding Show, Chicago.
Placed 6th out of 135 participants.

• 14 year member of the American Welding Society Chairman of the local American Welding Society chapter/Past Secretary/Treasurer/Vice-Chairman.

• President of Dave's Welding & Metal Fabrication, Inc.

Carl Tengesdal

• AWS Member 22 years

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector

• AWS Certified Welding Supervisor

• Professional Certification as Instructor/Facilitator
Langevin Learning Center
Ottawa ON Canada

• Pipe Welding Skills Training
Hobart School of Welding Technology
Troy OH

• Bachelors of Science Industrial Technology
UND Grand Forks ND

• Associates of Arts in Welding
El Camino College Torrance CA

Chad Erickson

• Over 10 yrs welding & fabrication exp.

• Certified Assistant Welding Inspector.

• Certified in Stick 3G & 4G positions.

• Certified in Mig 3G position

• Certified as I-CAR Test Administrator.

• Instructor at Lynnes Welding Training since 2005.

Anna Evanson

• School Coordinator

• 18 Years of Human Resources