Mike Vogel: Director

Mike Vogel established the Montana Weatherization Training Center and certification program in 1991 in partnership with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. A veteran of the community, Mike has been in the field of weatherization since 1977. Dr. Vogel is also an established professor and a housing and environmental health specialist with Montana State University Extension. He's been with the University since 1982.

Lisa Daly: Office Manager

Stolen from another group here at Montana State University, we are just so pleased to have Lisa here at the center, keeping us organized and on task. Lisa is your point of contact for the Weatherization Training Center. If you need general information about the center, don't know the right person to contact with a specific question, or you simply want to speak with the most pleasent person in our group - give Lisa a call.

Mike Roberty: Training Coordinator

If you're joining us for a course, you'll be talking to Mike Roberty to set things up. In addition to scheduling trainings, Mike R. provides training in several areas including: infrared, computer audits, and on-site energy auditing. Mike has 17 years with the Montana Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program, with experience in all areas from installing to energy auditing, technical applications, training, and program management. He also managed the District 9 program for a number of years.

Ben Cichowski: Instructional Designer

Ben Cichowski is a seasoned educator and instructional designer with a bit more than a decade of experience. He's also a civil/environmental engineer who formerly served as the Assistant Director of Training for the Montana Water Center, one of eight EPA-funded Technical Assistance Centers. There, Ben led a team of developers in the creation of numerous distance-learning training products. Ben will use those same skills here at the Weatherization Training Center to deploy both hands-on and distance learning courses.

Mike Campbell: Heating Systems Trainer

The third and final Mike to join the team, Mike Campbell is our Weatherization Heating Systems Trainer. Mike is a Mechanical Engineer, as well as, a Master Plumber and has Universal EPA 608 Refrigeration Certification. Mike brings 20 years of experience in the Plumbing & HVAC Industry including management, training & technical skills. Mike will utilize these skills to help develop and offer comprehensive continuing education training, with an emphasis on HVAC.

Vince Cusomato: WxTV Director/Editor

Heading up the production of WxTV is Vince Cusomato. Vince has years of experience behind a camera and even more in the world of video/sound editing and 3D animation. Vince is a well-seasoned distance learning producer with numerous CD and online products under his belt and an ability to make nearly any subject fun to learn. Don't be surprised if you see Vince and a camera coming your way soon.

Watch WxTV: wxtvonline.org

Brad Eberspecher: WxTV Production Coordinator

Brad is both a civil engineer and the guy who'll be beating down the doors of weatherization experts around the country to showcase their knowledge on WxTV. He knows construction, he knows weatherization, and he is a very difficult guy to say no to if he has you on the phone. If you want to show up on WxTV, your point of contact is Brad. Give him a call or shoot him out an email.

Paula Horsley: Weatherization Management Trainer

Paula arrived at the center with years of experience as a weatherization program manager and has developed and managed a "Self-Help Housing Program." She has also been working in the construction field for over ten years as a co-owner of a building contractor business. Paula will be providing weatherization and LIEAP management training for key staff throughout the state.

Jim Baerg: Mobile Weatherization Trainer

As our resident the old timer, Jim's a little worn out but incredibly experienced and enthusiastic about energy efficiency. He's been in construction since the 70's years, building homes and solar greenhouses, consulting on the Montana Energy Code, providing energy audits, conducting energy remodels, and even dabbling in the sale of energy-energy efficient window coverings. In the 90's, Jim went back to school and was trained as an architect. Jim is now on board with our Mobile Weatherization Training Trailer. Look for Jim coming to your community soon.

Jeff Moore: Mobile Weatherization Trainer

Jeff comes to the center with over 8 years of experience as an instructor/educator and more than 10 years of building experience. He has been actively involved in energy conservation since 1994 when he renovated and weatherized an abandoned college administrative building and headquartered the student environmental action coalition (S.E.A.C.) within it. Jeff will be providing training throughout the state and adjoining states using our Mobile Weatherization Training Trailer.

Main Office

For all other inquiries, please contact our Main Office located on the MSU Campus:
106 Taylor Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717