Instructors
CAD-1 instructors are highly knowledgeable at using Autodesk products in the real world. The CAD-1 Premier Authorized Training Center (ATC) has consistently placed as one of the top five ATCs in North America for overall satisfaction ratings. While this system is governed by Autodesk, the ratings are based on input from ATC clients. CAD-1 has received numerous national Autodesk and Discreet Awards. You will not find a better Premier Autodesk Authorized Training Center in Colorado or surrounding states.
Brian Hailey, PE
Top Ranked Autodesk Instructor
Shortly after graduating in 1998 from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Brian began doing design work in a general civil engineering firm using Land Development Desktop. Learning the software on his own, he soon became the resident expert in both LDT as well as AutoCAD. As soon as Civil 3D was released, Brian realized the potential it had and began devoting his free time to learning its ins and outs. Joining the ranks of the CAD-1 applications engineers in the fall of 2006, Brian has been training engineers and drafters to successfully use Civil 3D in their firms and has passed the Associate/Professional Certification from Autodesk. Brian has also taught at Autodesk University in 2007, 2008 and 2009, Denver AUGI CAD Camp in 2008, and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Colorado.
Brian Juge, Registered Architect, AIA
As a registered architect in both Colorado and California, Brian has been in practice since 1995. He attended California Polytechnic University of Pomona and graduated with a 5-year Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture in 2001. He spent the next five years in southern California designing custom homes and club houses in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach before relocating to Colorado. During that time Brian quickly learned multiple types of 3D software including AutoCAD and 3D Max. In January of 2011, Brian joined the CAD-1 team as an AutoCAD and Revit instructor. His approach to training, brings in real world explanations and examples similar to his time spent as a project Architect. Brian still maintains his private practice, keeping his mind sharp on today’s current codes and AEC industry requirements. His valuable experience in high-end custom residential, multi-family housing, hospitality design, as well as commercial and industrial design make Brian an asset to the CAD-1 team. Brian has successfully completed both Associate and Professional Certifications from Autodesk and currently holds the status of an Autodesk Certified Professional. Always one with a positive outlook on life as well as a sense of humor, Brian aspires to expand his knowledge and fulfill his client’s needs.
Brian Mackey
Top Ranked Autodesk Instructor
Brian began using Autodesk products with AutoCAD Release 12. He worked as a CAD Manager, customizing and supporting AutoCAD in the Building Industry for many years. With a career change to CAD-1, Brian was introduced to Revit and found his true reason for living. Brian demonstrates his love and knowledge of Revit daily as a Technical Specialist at CAD-1, providing training, support and implementations of Revit. Brian has been a popular instructor for several years at AUGI CAD Camp, presenting in 2005 through 2008. He also showed his stuff at Autodesk University 2009. Brian is an Autodesk Certified Expert in Revit, completing both Associate and Professional level certifications. Brian recently added Navisworks to his knowledge base. He has become an advocate in aiding companies in the Building Industry with selecting the correct products to ensure their success in obtaining and delivering projects that satisfy the competitive requirements for the BIM and GREEN building environments.
Warren Geissler
Top Ranked Autodesk Instructor
Since 1991, Warren has been working with AutoCAD, which he learned while serving in the Air Force. He enjoyed the program so much that, shortly after learning AutoCAD, he became the CADD manager at his unit. After serving 10 years in the Air Force he entered the private sector, where he worked as a CADD manager for Civil Engineering firms in Lakewood. In 1998 he joined an Autodesk reseller and training center to help establish in-house training and support programs. Since then he has been Autodesk certified in AutoCAD, Autodesk MAP, Raster Design, Autodesk Land Desktop, Civil Design, Survey and Civil 3D. Warren taught at the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Denver AUGI CAD Camps, received an "Instruction Quality" award in 2005 from Autodesk, and passed the Associate/Professional Certification from Autodesk. With over 20 years of industry experience in the Civil and GIS fields, Warren always tries to apply a different approach to each client, based on their particular needs.
Deni Cox
Deni started using AutoCAD with version 2.6 in 1987 in the private sector. She moved to the Reseller network in 1989 where she began her career supporting and training end users on the Autodesk products. She has had the opportunity to instruct in the Community College arena, within the Reseller network, at AUGI CAD Camp in 2005 and at Autodesk University in 2009. Deni has successfully completed both Associate/Professional Certification from Autodesk and currently holds the status of an Autodesk Certified Professional. While Deni has enjoyed her years as an instructor, she is extremely happy in her current position with CAD-1 as a Technical Specialist. It is here that she enjoys the diversity and challenge of the questions and problems presented by the varied levels of users. Deni is willing to tackle any technical support problem that you have.
Jennifer Hoskens
Jennifer joined the team at CAD-1 in the summer of 2010 as a Technical Specialist and looks forward to meeting the challenge of technical support questions and problems as she increases her own knowledge. Jennifer received her Engineering Technology Associates degree from Northwest Kansas Technical College in 2007. After graduation Jennifer went to work in the civil engineering industry and has worked on a variety of projects including land development, residential, commercial, aviation, municipal, and transportation. Jennifer has successfully completed both Associates/Professional Certification from Autodesk and current holds the status of an Autodesk Certified Professional. She was a co-speaker for two of Deni’s classes during Autodesk University 2010 and she is a featured speaker at Autodesk University 2011.
Justin Clark, M.S., ADN, MSDN, LEED AP
Justin has served and consulted with several prestigious organizations as BIM Manager and Training Coordinator. Justin brings to each client the benefit and wisdom gained through more than 7 years of experience focused exclusively within the engineering construction industry, particularly IPD using BIM based technology. He instructs on implementing Revit capabilities into organizational processes and structuring workflows. Justin has an accomplished Master of Science in engineering and technology management, with an emphasis on, operations and engineering management/strategy and innovation. His, Bachelor of Science degrees include specialties in electrical and, mechanical. Justin also studied economics and business and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Michael Calkins, Registered Architect
While earning his Master’s degree in architecture at the University of Colorado at Denver, Michael began using AutoCAD as an intern at a local commercial architecture firm. Since that first exposure to AutoCAD Release 14, Michael has always enjoyed expanding his knowledge of the software and putting his expertise to use in the commercial and residential design fields as well as the academic world. He has been training college students in AutoCAD as well as Revit for the last two and a half years and looks forward to sharing his experience with other professionals through in-class instruction and technical support.