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David Sellers, BArch

CEO | Senior Job Captain
Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI SILVER - Certified >5 Years)
Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360
Adobe Certified Instructor - Creative Cloud Design & Layout Solutions
SketchUp Certified 3D Warehouse Content Developer

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Fusion 360

David has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University. He has been teaching Autodesk programs for over 10 years and enjoys working and teaching in the architectural industry. In addition to working with the Autodesk suite, he has significant experience in 3D modeling, the Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp. David enjoys spending his free time with his wife biking, playing ultimate Frisbee, and listening to audiobooks by the fire.
Chris Tiffany, MLA, LEED AP BD+C

Autodesk Certified AutoCAD Professional

AutoCAD, SketchUp

Chris is a registered landscape architect in the State of California. He has an undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara, and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. Chris is actively engaged in the professional community and is well known for how he addresses multifacted issues to craft solutions for community enrichment. In his spare time, Chris enjoys camping with his family in the wild open spaces of rural San Diego County.

Derek Hueffmeier, MArch

Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI)
Autodesk Certified Revit Professional

Revit

Derek has a Master's in Architecture from Kansas State University. He has earned numerous design awards for his architectural projects in Kansas and in California. Derek is one of the leaders in North America, in his ability to integrate Revit, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD and SketchUp. Derek enjoys spending his free time with his family and also entering design competitions, to push his creative envelope.
John O’Malley, BA, Registered Architect, LEED AP BD+C

Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI SILVER - Certified >5 Years)
Autodesk Certified AutoCAD Professional
Autodesk Certified Revit Professional

AutoCAD

John has many years of experience using Revit and AutoCAD in the professional architectural office, working on commercial, government and residential projects – pushing Revit to the limits. John graduated from VDCI in 2010. He has served as an onsite TA for many years and teaches many of our online AutoCAD courses. An avid bicycler, John enjoys travelling and experiencing the great outdoors all around the world.
Matt Fons, BA

Adobe Certified Instructor
Adobe Certified Specialist

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Matt is a jack of all trades in the realm of marketing, and an expert using Adobe’s Creative Cloud as the essential software for supporting students and clients. With experience in graphic design, photography, web design, social media planning and videography, Matt creates impressive, comprehensive marketing strategies. In his free time, Matt and his wife enjoy surfing and hiking California's Central Coast as well as traveling to countries around the world.
Michael Kinnear, PE

Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI)
Autodesk Certified AutoCAD Civil 3D Professional

Civil 3D

Mike is a Civil Engineer with significant experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and MicroStation. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Mike brings a wealth of experience working on transportation engineering and site development projects. Like many on the VDCI | cadteacher staff, Mike is an avid hiker and enjoys spending time with his family in the local Cuyamaca and Laguna mountains.
Michael Wilson, BArch, Registered Architect

Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI GOLD - 1 of 20 Awarded Globally)
Autodesk Certified AutoCAD Professional
Autodesk Certified Revit Professional

Revit

Mike is recognized by Autodesk as one of the North America's leading Revit Certified Instructors. He has terrific experience integrating Revit, 3dsMax and Rhino. He is a hard-charging, "get it done right" kind of person who has incredible talents and is very attentive to detail. Mike uses Revit Architecture on medium and large-scale bio- and nano-tech projects. Mike has been an integral member of our team for the past fifteen years. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, his children and their dog.
Ed Wenz, Estimator

Sage Estimating Certified Instructor

Construction Cost Estimating

Ed started Wenz Consulting after 35 years as a professional estimator. Now, Ed works on various projects but also likes to spend his time teaching and training through Wenz Consulting and VDCI. Ed has over 10 years experience in Sage Estimating Development, Digital Takeoff Systems and an extensive background in Construction Software and Communications Technology. Ed enjoys his time spent with his wife and his grandchildren in San Diego.
Katie Cortis, Mechanical Engineer

Autodesk Certified Instructor

Revit MEP

Katie has worked for more than 5 years in the mechanical engineering industry focusing on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design and coordination for GMP clients in pharmaceutical production. She has recently joined a new engineering firm in Kansas City where she continues to broaden her engineering design and management skills.
In Memorium - Al Whitley, MBA, AIA

Founder & Former CEO

Al was the Founder and CEO of VDCI | cadteacher for over 20 years. Al passed away in August of 2020. Al's vision was for the advancement and employment of aspiring young professionals in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries.

Learn more about Al and the Al Whitley Memorial Scholarship Fund here.

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