AKRON CNC - Key Persons


Charles Fagan

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
We recently brought Charles Fagan on board because of his past teaching experience in a CNC machining program for 8 years and his love of instruction. He earned an Associate Degree in Machine Technology and is currrently employed at Herman Machine as a programmer.

Chris Conrad

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
Chris Conrad is a Journeyman Precision Machinist who became a senior machinist, cnc programmer, cnc manufacturing engineer and plant manager. He is motivated to train students and help launch their careers.

Laurie Norval

Job Titles:
  • School Director
is the school director. She graduated from University of Akron with a degree in Communication. She became the Machining Technology Representative for Summit, Portage and Medina Counties promoting and assisting all machining programs in the area. Subsequently, she was hired by the Akron Machining Institute where she was the Director of Admissions. With a desire to help the public gain employment and industry gain employees, she started ACTC along with Lee Combs. Helping students learn a skill trade providing the opportunity for lifelong employment is her motivation.

Michael Scarpitti

Job Titles:
  • Lead Instructor
Michael has been with ACTC since we opened. Prior to instructing at ACTC, Mike taught at Akron Machining Institute for 13 years. He started his career as a machinist and earned his Journeyman's Certificate. He gets enjoyment from passing his knowledge along with our course material to our students.