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Doug was born and raised in a small town in the Black Hills of South Dakota (Belle Fourche). Doug took an interest in cars at the age of 14 when he was able to start driving. He helped his father build his first car at age 15, a 1965 Impala SS. At age 16, Doug was working in a service station, filling gas tanks, changing oil, changing tires and washing cars. Later that year, he traded his 65 Impala off for a “1966 Chevelle”. Doug started drag racing because of his fathers influence which spanned the next 10 years.
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Joe comes to the Hot Rod Institute with over 28 years experience in motorcycle chassis fabrication, Harley Davidson systems, welding and machine shop experience; including owning his own shop for over 25 years. He has been an instructor since 2005, following Doug to the Hot Rod Institute after teaching with him at VC Tech. He is well versed in specialty performance engines, transmissions and fabrications, giving him the capability to help students learn to build top performance motorcycles.
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Jamie Ellenwood comes to HRI with a lineage of hot rods and teaching in the family. Jamie's education in fabrication begain in the US Air Force and has been expanded through other classes with Fay Butler, Lincoln Motorsports and as an instructor at Wyo-Tech.
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Dave comes to HRI with 11 years experience in collision and body repair and paint. He graduated from Wyo-Tech in 1995 in the top percentage of his class in the Street Rod program learning under Doug LaRue. He is an ASE Master Collision Refinish Technician.
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Bob comes to the Hot Rod Institute with 35 years experience in the upholstery field including owning his own upholstery business. Bob started as an upholsterer in 1973 after transitioning out of the Marine Corps and has been doing it ever since. His upholstery experience includes work in automotive, marine, furniture, fabric wall coverings, antique restoration, curtains, beds to the seating, carpeting and head panels for airline passenger planes. He has recieved recognition for his work from Garret Aviation and has been featured in Better Homes magazine.
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Lee comes from California, originally a military dependent and has over 30 years (15 years teaching) experience in the automotive field. His previous experience working in different specialty shops and owning his own service and repair business provide students with first hand experience with automotive performance.
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As the Director of Admissions Kyle can answer in questions that you might have about the school and it's classes. He has the unique situtation of being both a Graduate and a staff member of Hot Rod Institute.
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Jean is the Director of Student services and can help with housing or most any other student needs. Jean is also the office manager and is one of two HRI, Inc. board members.
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