Our top-rated Phillips instructors bring a wealth of experience and a personal touch to each class. With over a century of combined experience, they have encountered and solved every issue imaginable. This means our students get real-world insights and practical skills that only years of hands-on experience can provide. It’s no surprise that our training is rated 10/10 by over 2,000 students!
Introducing the Experts Providing Expertise:
Todd Price
With an impressive 32 years of Haas experience, instructor Todd Price is a cornerstone of Phillips, serving as the Service Training Manager. He has spent 24 years with Phillips Corporation, including 8 years as a training instructor and 16 years as a Field Service Engineer. Todd’s favorite part of teaching is the look on the students’ faces when they grasp a new concept. He believes Haas Training is invaluable because it equips students with lifelong skills and enhances companies’ efficiency by improving their troubleshooting capabilities. Outside of work, Todd is passionate about building and racing cars. As one of our top-rated Phillips instructors, he continues to make a lasting impact on every class.
Alan Hofstetter
Alan Hofstetter, a versatile expert in machine geometry and electrical troubleshooting, has been with Phillips Corporation for 6 years. He has 1 year of experience as an instructor and 5 years as a Field Service Engineer. Alan loves sharing his knowledge and experiences to help students optimize their machine operations. He emphasizes that Haas Training helps reduce downtime and costs while taking pride in maintaining their own machines. When Alan is not teaching, he enjoys drag racing and the tranquility of country life.
Adam Moretz
Adam Moretz brings a unique blend of practical and instructional expertise to Phillips Training. With 10.5 years at Phillips Corporation, including 4.5 years as an instructor and 6.5 years as a Field Service Engineer, Adam also has 12 years of experience as a machinist. His favorite part of teaching is helping people expand their knowledge and careers. He believes Haas Training empowers students to manage their machine issues independently, significantly reducing downtime. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, working on trucks, and exploring the outdoors.
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Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson’s 29-year tenure at Phillips Corporation includes a year as an instructor and nearly 3 decades as a Field Service Engineer. Specializing in programming and machine setup, Larry finds joy in showing customers how to set up and run their machines, particularly when they successfully run their first part. He asserts that Haas Training saves students time and money by teaching them proper machine setup and maintenance techniques. Outside of professional life, Larry loves spending time with his family and introducing his granddaughter to the great outdoors.
Brandon Foster
Brandon Foster combines 24 years of machining and maintenance manufacturing experience with his 5 years at Phillips Corporation, including 3 years as an instructor and 2 years as a Field Service Engineer. He enjoys meeting new people and witnessing their knowledge expand. Brandon underscores the value of Haas Training in enabling customers to fix issues and minimize shop downtime. Brandon simply enjoys spending his free time with his family.
Kevin Belvins
Kevin Belvins, with 23.5 years at Phillips Corporation, has spent 3 years as an instructor following 20 years as a Field Service Engineer. His expertise includes setup, programming, probing, and macros. Kevin’s passion for teaching lies in sharing his knowledge and seeing the “aha” moment in his students. Kevin believes Haas Training is essential as it allows individuals to take ownership of the repair process, saving both time and money. Outside of work, he is an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, having ridden over 200,000 miles on his Harley-Davidson. Impressive!
Justin Adams
Justin Adams has 8 years with Phillips Corporation, including 3 years as an instructor and 5 years as a Field Service Engineer. Before joining Phillips, he spent over a decade running, programming, and setting up Haas machines. He emphasizes that even a single repair learned in Haas Training can offset the cost of the class by reducing machine downtime. When he’s not teaching, Justin loves being outdoors with his family and friends.
Ben Vandehoef
With 19 years in aerospace machining, specializing in one-off parts that nobody wants to do, Ben Vandehoef brings a wealth of knowledge to Phillips. He has spent 8.5 years with Phillips Corporation, including 1.5 years as an EDU instructor and 8.5 years as a Field Service/Opto Engineer. Ben’s favorite part of teaching is meeting great people and watching them learn and grow. He believes Haas Training provides the best baseline fundamentals needed to grow skills in the CNC world. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his family, SXS riding, motorcycle riding, scuba diving, and restoring old ATC/ATVs. Ben also wanted us to share this fun fact: When a tree falls in the woods and nobody is around to hear it, it still makes a noise!
Harrison Hartley
Harrison Hartley, with expertise in macros and 5-axis, has been with Phillips Corporation for 2.5 years. He has 1 year of experience as an EDU instructor and 2.5 years as a Field Service/Opto Engineer. Harrison loves seeing students leave with more knowledge and skills than they came with. He believes Haas Training provides a level of expertise and free flow of information that is hard to find elsewhere. Outside of work, Harrison enjoys spending time with family and friends. He says, “We are not experts, but rather practitioners of the mechanical arts.”
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We pride ourselves on the depth and scale of our instructors’ experience. Each of our top-rated Phillips instructors brings a unique perspective and a genuine passion for teaching, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality training. One thing all of our instructors share in common is their love for what they do and the impact they make. Whether it’s seeing the spark of understanding in a student’s eyes or helping a company improve its operations, our instructors are dedicated to making a difference. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or improve your company’s efficiency, our team of instructors is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
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