Meet Our Team
At Capstone College, our experienced staff and instructors are dedicated to your success. With real-world industry experience and a passion for teaching, they provide the guidance and support you need to build a rewarding career in the trades. Here, you’ll learn from experts who are committed to helping you achieve your goals every step of the way.
Staff
Ray
Board Member
Mark
Board Member
Lou
School Director
Bridget Baumgartner
Financial Aid Director
Angelica Martinez
Senior Financial Aid Officer
Brittany Alvarez
Registrar
Dennis Alvarez
Director of Admissions and Job Placement
Eli Acosta
Administrative Assistant
Electrical Instructors
Mr. Jack McCarty
Electrician Instructor
Mr. McCarty has over 6 years’ experience in the electrical field including residential, commercial, industrial, photovoltaics, and electrical education. He has over three years of experience teaching classes at private vocational colleges across California and has completed continuing education classes through WECA, CAPPS, University of Boulder Colorado, as well as a variety of other professional institutions.
Mr. Andres Galeana
Electrician Instructor
Mr. Galeana is a California Electrical Contractor and business owner with a C-10 license. Mr. Galeana earned an Associate pf Applied Science with honors from DeVry University and has over 18 years’ experience in the electrical field including residential, commercial, industrial, photovoltaics, and electrical education and holds numerous professional certifications.
Mr. Edmundo Morales
Electrician Instructor
Mr. Morales is a technical trainer with over 17 years’ experience in the electrical field including residential, commercial, industrial, and electrical education and holds numerous professional certifications. He holds an Electrical Technology Certificate from WyoTech.
Mr. Ricardo Casillas
Electrician Instructor
Mr. Casillas has over 15 years of Electrical, HVAC and Building Engineering related experience, including facility management, and building automation systems. Mr. Casillas completed classes in Electrical Construction and Maintenance Construction Technologies at Los Angeles Trade and Technical College. Mr. Casillas is a member of the IUOE local 501 as a Journeyman.
Mr. Joe Torres
Electrician Instructor
Mr. Torres has over 20 years of Electrical, HVAC and Building Engineering related experience, including facility management, and building automation systems. Mr. Torres completed classes in Electrical Construction and Maintenance Construction Technologies at Los Angeles Trade and Technical College. He holds numerous professional certifications. Mr. Torres, a member of the IUOE local 501 was previously a member of the IBEW local 441 as a General Electrician Journeyman.
HVAC Instructors
Mr. Lior Duek
HVAC Instructor
Mr. Lior Dueck - Senior HVAC Instructor: Mr. Dueck is a California HVAC Contractor and business owner, holding a C-20 license. With over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial HVAC, he is recognized as a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer—a prestigious title awarded to professionals who meet rigorous standards and complete extensive training at Carrier Corporation. Mr. Dueck holds numerous professional certifications from NATE, ESCO, Carrier, and Sigler, and is EPA Universal certified.
Mr. Orlando Galdamez
HVAC Instructor
Mr. Orlando Galdamez-HVAC Instructor: Mr. Galdamez has over 10 years of experience in the HVAC industry, including work with Lennox International. He has served both residential and commercial sectors and holds several professional certifications, including NATE specialties in Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Service & Installation, Gas Heating Service & Installation, and Air Distribution. He also earned the RSES Title 24 certification and is currently a certified test proctor for both NATE and ESCO.
Plumbing Instructors
Mr. Ruben Sandoval
Plumbing Technician Instructor
Mr. Sandoval is a California Contractor and Business Owner with a C-36 Plumbing License. Mr. Sandoval has over 10 years of experience in the Plumbing industry including residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Mr. Sandoval earned a Certificate in Plumbing Construction and Operation and Maintenance Engineering (Steam Plant) from LA Trade Tech College. He also, holds a Certificate in Facilities Management from UC San Diego and is attending Indiana State University Bachelor’s Construction Management Program.
Mr. Selvin Monzon
Plumbing Technician Instructor
Mr. Monzon has over 20 years of experience in the Plumbing industry including residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Also, he has 5 years’ experience in Critical Environment Data Centers. Mr. Monzon earned a Certificate in Plumbing Construction and Operation and Maintenance Engineering (Steam Plant) from LA Trade Tech College. He also, holds a Certificate in Facilities Management from UC San Diego and is attending Indiana State University Bachelor’s Construction Management Program.
Meet the Team in Person
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