Education Spotlight

Congratulations to the Graduates of the 191st Class of the NHLA Inspector Training School

Seated Row (L-R): Joey Byrd, John Bowman, Rich Hascher, Charleston Jackson, and Corey Seevers. Standing Row (L-R): Dylan McClain, John David Treat, Hunter Morrissey, James Thomson, and Cameron French.

NHLA celebrated the graduation of the 191st class of the Inspector Training School a week early due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, March 20, 2020, five students completed the 12-week traditional program with an additional four students completing the Online Training Program for a total of nine graduates. Due to requirements on social distancing, the ceremony was private, with only the students and instructors participating. Graduates will be invited back to participate in the next graduation ceremony.

• Joey Byrd, Timber Producers

• Cameron French, Independent

• Charleston Jackson, Swift River Pecans, LLC

• Dylan McClain, Roach Sawmill & Lumber Co.

• Hunter Morrissey, Goodfellow, Inc.

• Corey Seevers, Superior Hardwoods of Ohio

• James Thomson, Independent

• John David Treat, Independent

The Inspector Training School Education Foundation (ITSEF) awarded scholarships to three of the graduates: Cameron French, James Thomson, and John David Treat. We want to thank ITSEF for their ongoing support of the ITS student experience.

Outstanding individual awards recipients were as follows: • John Bowman – ITS Educational Foundation

Award for Highest Overall Average

• James Thomson – Howard Hanlon Award for Second Highest Overall Average

• John Bowman – Westside Hardwood Club Award for Highest Board Run Average

• Hunter Morrissey – Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis Award for Most Improved Student

• Corey Seevers – NHLA Award for Best Attitude/Citizenship

• John David Treat, Cameron French, and James Thomson – ITSEF Scholarship

• John David Treat, Cameron French, and James Thomson – Willard Scholarship Award on behalf of NAFF.

Enrollment is now open for the 193rd class, which begins at NHLA headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee on September 1, 2020. To enroll or learn more about the program please visit www.nhla.com.