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2016 Education Instructors
Kris Alberti, CAPS, CGP,
Northwest Independent Contractors Association
Kris Alberti, CAPS, CGP, Executive Director of the Northwest Independent Contractors Association, enjoys her various roles as manager, instructor, and mentor. Alberti has over 20 years of construction
industry-related experience: commercial flooring, owner/general contractor for spec, custom and
green homes and a roof truss manufacturing plant specializing in structural building components. In
2005, Alberti transitioned to consulting work and is an OSHA 500 Safety, EPA Certified Lead Renovator, OSHA Disaster Site
Worker, First Aid/CPR certified, and Apprenticeship and NAHB Instructor.
Dale Armstrong, CGB
Orca Remodeling and Plumbing Services, LLC
Dale Armstrong, CGB, President of Orca Remodeling and Plumbing Services, LLC, is a past president of
the Kitsap Builders Association and a vigorous promoter of BIAW’s Education Program throughout the
state. Armstrong’s professionalism and countless years of experience have won him numerous local,
state and national awards. Armstrong is an outstanding public speaker who enjoys sharing his 20+
years of experience with other industry professionals.
Jim Breidenbach, CAPS, CGR
Craftsmen Construction, Inc.
Jim Breidenbach, CAPS, CGR, owner of Craftsmen Construction, Inc., has specialized in design/build remodeling for the Spokane region since 1990. Breidenbach is an active member of the Spokane Home
Builders Association (SHBA), BIAW, SHBA Apprenticeship Training and the City/County Industry Coordinating Council. Breidenbach promotes and teaches companies to achieve a competitive edge through
education. In addition, Breidenbach is also a National Association of Home Builders instructor.
Ted Clifton, CGB, MCGP
Clifton View Homes /Zero Energy Plans, LLC
Ted Clifton, CGB, MCGP, owner and founder of Clifton View Homes, Inc. and Zero-Energy Plans, LLC, has
been involved in the building industry for over 45 years. As a custom homebuilder and designer, Clifton
continues to be at the forefront of the green building movement. Zero-Energy Plans has earned over two
dozen Department of Energy (DOE) home awards during the past three years and four additional builders have earned DOE awards using his floor plans. He is the recipient of the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Energy Value
Housing Award (EVHA); 2011 EVHA Remodeler of the Year; and 2009, 2011, 2012 National Green Building Award Winner
for Concept/Research. He currently serves as BIAW first vice president, NAHB director and a member of NAHB’s Education
committee and the Energy and Green Building sub-committee.
111 21st Avenue SW | Olympia, WA 98501
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2016 Education Instructors
Daimon Doyle
Viridian Northwest
Daimon Doyle, has been a construction professional for more than two decades. A builder, remodeler
and building-science expert with Viridian Northwest, he is approved to teach NAHB designation classes
and was awarded the 2012 NAHB Green Instructor of the Year. Doyle is also an accredited RESNET
HERS rater and Energy Star, Indoor airPLUS and Built Green® verifier. Doyle was instrumental in
launching the Olympia Master Builders Association’s Built Green® program and currently services as
president of Built Green® Washington. Doyle applies building science principals to improve products without breaking the
bank.
Treacy Duerfeldt
Contractors Alliance/The Whiskey People
Treacy Duerfeldt, a strong supporter of BIAW and the National Association of Home Builders, is president and founder of The Whiskey People, also known locally as Capital Scotch and Whiskey. CSW endeavors to educate about whiskey and the cultures it comes from through casual get-togethers and tastings. Duerfeldt has
been "learning" the whiskey craft for over 25 years and recently expanded to teaching beginners and experts about the
craft for the previous two years. In his frequent travels, Duerfeldt searches for new whiskey experiences and educational
resources and jumps at the chance to discover that rare scotch to add to his extensive collection.
John Erdman
Ideal Companies, LLC
John Erdman is a decisive executive trainer and speaker with broad skills and extensive experience. He
is an articulate, ethical and persuasive leader who inspires others to better performance and to positively impact bottom line profits. Erdman is a positive team player and a resourceful problem solver; He
has a with a proven reputation for succeeding where others have failed. For over 30 years, Erdman has
helped thousands of career-minded professionals reach their goals for success through instruction on
enthusiasm, effective speaking, human relations, sales techniques, customer relation concepts, personal development,
management methods and self image psychology. Erdman's high performance speeches have motivated thousands toward
self improvement and success.
Diane Glenn, CGP
Construction Consultants of Washington, LLC
Diane Glenn, CGP, has spent her entire career working in the construction industry. Her company, Construction Consultants of Washington, LLC, has been featured in Big Builder magazine and the Seattle
Daily Journal of Commerce for highlighting the benefits of third-party inspections. Glenn has served as a
BIAW director, president of the Master Builders Association (MBA) of King and Snohomish County’s Education Foundation and is active in MBA’s Built Green® Program. Glenn is a building enclosure specialist
and a Built Green® Verifier. Glenn also serves on Washington’s State Building Code Council as a builder
representative.
111 21st Avenue SW | Olympia, WA 98501
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2016 Education Instructors
Joseph Irons, CAPS, CGR, GMB, CGP, GMR
Irons Brothers Construction, Inc.
Joseph Irons, CAPS, CGR, GMB, CGP, GMR, founder/general manager of Irons Brothers Construction, Inc.,
has transformed his company into a national, state and local awarding-winning design/build firm. Irons
has been a BIAW and NAHB instructor for over six years, using his experience to educate, mentor and
guide industry professionals across the nation. Irons’ stalwart commitment to education has earned Washington’s first, and
currently only, Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), NAHB’s highest designation for remodeling. Irons believes that “Build it
right the first time,” “Treat others how you would like to be treated,” and “Honesty is the foundation of integrity,” are the
keys to success. Irons currently serves as president of the MBA of King and Snohomish counties.
Larry Linville and David Linville
Linville Law Firm, PLLC
Larry and David Linville, Linville Law Firm, PLLC, is a close-knit law firm located in downtown Seattle and provides legal services to contractors, owners, developers, suppliers, architects and engineers. Linville Law Firm’s expertise centers around commercial and residential construction projects,
recording of liens, foreclosures, construction defect claims, real estate transactions, formation of
businesses, preparation of contracts, contract disputes, debt collection, employment matters, tax
audits and assessments. The Linvilles always have something special to offer, whether it be unique
education, experience or insight.
Dave Porter, CAPS, MIRM, CMP, CGP
PorterWorks, Inc.
Dave Porter, CAPS, MIRM, CMP, CGP, PorterWorks, Inc., is a marketing/finance expert, trainer and business coach with over 30 years experience. Porter is also a nationally-recognized speaker, trainer and
writer. He has presented for several organizations including NAHB, the National Association of Realtors
(NAR) and BIAW. In addition to teaching courses for BIAW, NAHB and NAR, Porter specializes in marketing, financing, best practices and sustainability, energy efficiency and universal design properties. Porter recently earned his Six Sigma Green Belt and was recipient of NAHB’s 2014 Sales & Marketing Instructor of the year.
Joe Teeples
We’re Into Safety
Joe Teeples, We’re Into Safety, has been providing safety training for over 30 years. Teeples experience as a Director of the OSHA Training Institute Education Center has proven invaluable to clients
who use his skills and knowledge to maintain a safe work place and comply with federal and state regulations. Teeples is well versed in construction, machine guarding and electrical. Teeples’ Disaster Preparedness course provides valuable insight for companies that need to develop a continuity of operation’s plan. Teeples
has created a consultant’s business book for those who want to start a successful safety consulting firm.
111 21st Avenue SW | Olympia, WA 98501
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2016 Education Instructors
Ed van der Bogert
Ed van der Bogert’s passion for education led him to leave his construction business, Ideas Construction, Inc., and into the teaching field at Edmonds Community College (ECC). With over 40 years of experience and expertise in the construction field, van der Bogert was named the first Chair of ECC’s construction Management Department. He has an MS in Education and a BA in Psychology from Syracuse
University. Now retired from his position at ECC, van der Bogert is enjoying the fruits of his labor. In his spare time, van der
Bogert traced his family’s history in the construction trade back to Holland in 1635. There’s no wonder why van der Bogert
is so passionate about the industry.
Alex Zimmerman
Creative Courses, LLC
Alex Zimmerman, Creative Courses, LLC, is a certified professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
Land and brings over 20 years of large scale construction experience to his classes. Approved by the
Department of Ecology as an instructor for Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), Zimmerman has been recognized by associations and agencies for his professional course preparation and delivery. Focusing
on productive site management, large disturbance, linear and single-family construction as well as restoration and emergency landslide repair, his experience adds to his informative trainings in real world compliance issues for construction
sites. Zimmerman assists project teams with planning and site audits to identify potential problems more effectively and
to ensure regulatory compliance. When Zimmerman is not teaching, he volunteers his time with local watershed steward
associations and assists the National Resources Defense Council and Waterkeepers with policy issues.