Training Center Staff Updates
New Staff Members
During November and December, we reviewed 21 applicants for the Night Manager position. We are thrilled to announce and welcome Eric Pitcock of Laborers Local 530 as OLTC’s new Night Manager!
Eric rose to the top as the unanimous choice, earning the highest scores among all candidates—and for good reason. He brings an impressive 28+ years of hands-on experience, glowing references, and a passion for mentoring the next generation.
We’re confident Eric will create a positive, professional, and encouraging environment for our laborers as they stay at OLTC and learn valuable craft trades. Please join us in giving Eric a warm welcome—we’re excited for what’s ahead!
Staff Anniversaries
October Anniversaries
October 1 – Michael Endsley, Maintenance
Zachary Inverso, Instructor
Neil Prouty, Training Director & Statewide Apprentice Coordinator
October 3 – Patrick Kokinda, Instructor
October 6 – Travis Journey, Apprentice Coordinator
November Anniversaries
November 1 – Jennifer McNeil, Dietitian
November 6 – Virginia Cochran, Curriculum Administrator
November 7 – Savonna Smith, Housekeeping
November 25 – Michael Brobst, Instructor
Birthday Celebrations
October Birthdays
October 2 – Neil Prouty, Training Director & Statewide Apprentice Coordinator
October 26 – Teresa Burson, Human Resource Director
November Birthdays
November 4 – Nicholas Santoro, Instructor
December Birthdays
December 8 – Melissa Lofton, Marketing Specialist
December 17 – Lance Smith, Instructor
December 20 – Michael Endsley, Maintenance
December 21 – Matthew Flynn, Executive Director
December 27 – Mark Rau, Night Manager
December 27 – Virginia Cochran, Curriculum Administrator
Retirement Announcement
Mark Rou
We extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to our Night Manager, Mark Rau of Laborers Local 1216, as he prepares to retire from OLTC and LiUNA on January 1, 2025. Mark has been a dedicated member of the OLTC team since January 1, 2019, and has proudly been a member of Laborers Local Union 1216 since August 3, 1993. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mark has served our country, his union, and the training center with unwavering commitment. Please join us in congratulating Mark on his retirement and in thanking him for his many years of dedicated service. Salute!
Employment Opportunities
We will soon be hiring for two positions — Educational Instructor and Facilities Utilities Technical Specialist.
Please keep an eye out for updates via text blasts, Facebook announcements, your union hall bulletin board, and our website at www.oltc.org/careers for full details!