Montana Weatherization Training Center
Montana State University Extension & Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Providing Training and Certification to the Weatherization Professional since 1991
406.994.5697 mvogel@montana.edu
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.
406.586.0070 dalylisa@montana.edu
Lisa Daly: Office Manager
The newest member of our weatherization team is Lisa Daly. Stolen from another group here at Montana State University, we are just so pleased to have her 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.
406.994.6386 mroberty@montana.edu
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.
406.994.7397 bcichowski@montana.edu
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.
406.994.5178 mcampbell@montana.edu
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.
406.586.0004 vcusomato@montana.edu
Vince Cusomato: WXTV
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.
406.586.0050 beberspecher@montana.edu
Brad Eberspecher: WXTV
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.
406.994.3451
Main Office
For all other inquiries, please contact our Main Office located on the MSU Campus: 106 Taylor Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717