The Solutions Group | World-Class Customized Training

Rather than teaching traditional college courses and regarding customized training as extra duties, The Solutions Group (TSG) trainers are exclusively dedicated to providing training to the industrial workforce. TSG also has a cadre of part-time trainers and consultants from which to draw for highly specialized needs.

The Solutions Group staff

The Solutions Group Current Team: (L-R) Stephen Crosskno, Industrial Technical Skills Electrical Systems Specialist; Josh Chipman, Construction Technology; Rob Semmel, Leadership & Performance Industrial Instructional Specialist; Stacey Walker, Director of Industrial Training; Brandi George, Internship Coordinator; Michael Smith, WORK Program & Job Placement Coordinator; Gene Bennett, Vice President for Workforce Development; Scott Follett, Industrial Mechanical Systems Specialist


	Josh Chipman Construction Technology Responsible for assessing the training needs of the construction industry, coordinating and conducting training efforts, developing custom-designed materials, and supervising and evaluating all soft skill training. Education Journeyman Electrician - Electrical Apprenticeship - Arkansas Northeastern College - Blytheville, AR Journeyman Steamfitter/Instrumentation Technician; Plumbers/Steamfitters, Local 403 Apprenticeship - San Luis Obispo, CA Bachelor of Science Marketing Management - Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, AR NCCER Certified Educator Certifications/Awards Arkansas Master Plumber; Master Electrician; Class B HVAC; Mechanical Contractor; EPA License Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Missouri & Tennessee (Class 2 & 4) Contractor's License Critical Thinking First Aid CPR First Aid CPR/AED Instructor jchipman@smail.anc.edu 870-762-6222 870-762-1020 ext. 1446 ANC Center for Allied Technologies \| T167

	Stephen Crosskno Industrial Technical Skills Electrical Systems Specialist Responsible for customized industrial electrical training, coordinating client requests, provides curriculum development, and engages in day-to-day delivery of custom designed training projects. Education Bachelor of Science Engineering - Emphasis in Electricity Certifications/Awards First Aid CPR/AED Instructor TECademy - SMS Train the Trainer Registered Professional Engineer Fire Department Volunteer Communications Officer for Mississippi County Emergency Management Red Cross Volunteer Eastern Arkansas Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor scrosskno@smail.anc.edu 870-838-2959 870-762-1020 ext. 1608 ANC Center for Allied Technologies

	Scott Follett Industrial Mechanical Systems Specialist Responsible for assessing the training needs of business and industry, coordinating and conducting training efforts, developing custom-designed materials, and supervising and evaluating all soft skill training. Education Engineering Mechanics - US Military Academy Graduate Studies - Engineering Mechanics - Michigan Technical University Certifications/Awards TECademy - SMS Train the Trainer Six Sigma Master Black Belt Mensa Virginia EIT Senior Examiner and Judge Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence Examiner for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award ASQ Certified Quality Engineer ASQ Local Chapter Education Chair Commercial Rotary Wing, Class V Chemical Application License OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer sfollett@smail.anc.edu 870-780-1270 870-762-1020 ext. 1609 ANC Center for Allied Technologies

	Rob Semmel Leadership & Performance Industrial Instructional Specialist Responsible for assessing the training needs of business and industry in the ANC service district, coordinating and conducting training efforts, developing custom-designed materials, and supervising and evaluating all soft skill training. Education Bachelor of Science Metallurgical Engineering Certifications/Awards Spectrum Development Trainer TECademy - SMS Train the Trainer Certified OSHA Instructor - General Industry rsemmel@smail.anc.edu 870-838-2937 870-762-1020 ext. 1603 ANC Center for Allied Technologies



	Gene Bennett Vice President for Workforce Development gbennett@smail.anc.edu 870-838-2945 870-762-1020 ext. 1601 ANC Center for Allied Technologies

	Brandi George Internship Coordinator bgeorge@smail.anc.edu 870-762-3197 870-762-1020 ext. 1606 ANC Center for Allied Technologies \| T109

	Michael Smith Career Placement & WORK Program Coordinator msmith@smail.anc.edu 870-780-1270 870-762-1020 ext. 1602 ANC Center for Allied Technologies

	Stacey Walker Director of Industrial Training swalker@smail.anc.edu 870-838-2966 870-762-1020 ext. 1605 ANC Center for Allied Technologies