PHIL ROUSE

Electrical Systems Technology

Phil is a graduate of CPCC’s Electrical Systems Technology Program and has worked in the electrical field in various industries, including nuclear, industrial, commercial, and residential. He is the Department Chair for Electrical Systems Technology Department. Earlier in his career, he was a senior electronics technician for a wireless control manufacturer. He holds an Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Systems Technology, as well as certifications in Instrumentation, Electronics, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Reggie Wilson

Electrical Systems Technology

Reggie is an Electrical Systems technology Instructor. He has brought to the school over 40 years of electrical experience in various duties including automotive, aircraft, residential, commercial, industrial and electronics. Along with many other higher education accomplishments, Reggie also graduated from the electrical systems technology program at Central Piedmont Community College.

Robert Meier

Architectural Technology

Robert Meier is a former New York State licensed Career and Technical Education teacher in Architectural Technology and Construction Trades (Construction Management). He taught Architecture and Construction Management at Saunders Trades and Technical H.S., a blue ribbon CTE certified school, in Yonkers, N.Y. for 31 years. Prior to his years of teaching, he worked as an AutoCAD operator, Designer, and Construction Manager for an architectural design-build firm.

Spencer Monroe

Construction Management Technology

Spencer started teaching at CPCC in the Fall of 2022 after teaching construction and carpentry classes at West Meck High School for four years. With a bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University, he started his construction career as a project manager for home builders in the Charlotte and Columbia, SC areas in 2013.

Justin Hoey

HVAC Technology

Justin graduated from Central Piedmont Community College with an A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology and now serves as the deparment chair. He continues to work in the field focusing primarily on HVAC residential service.

Christopher Wiggins

Electrical Systems Technology

Christopher Wiggins has been teaching the electrical trade for Central Piedmont Community College for the last 6 years and in the electrical industry for 12 years. Christopher’s listening and empathy skills has allowed him to build and foster relationships with students while leading them to success.

Norman Saunders

Carpentry

Norman is a leader in the construction education field in Charlotte, bringing over 35 years of experience as a master carpenter. Norman started in the field as a laborer and has worked in all aspects of carpentry and construction, now sharing his passion with the next generation of construction leaders. He has built a company, worked on Department of Defense contracts at Fort Bragg and other military facilities, worked for the Cities of Erie, and Fayetteville, and also on high end housing developments in Dallas and Memphis.

Email Norman at NSaunders@roccharlotte.org

James Shepherd

Carpentry

James is a full time ROC carpentry instructor and also teaches continuing education at Central Piedmont Community College. Due to setbacks in his early life, he is very committed to being a compassionate mentor and instructor to youth facing similar struggles.

Email James at James@roccharlotte.org

Jahmicah Miller

Electrical

Jahmicah is a Charlotte native and Phillip O’ Berry High School alum. Along with her degree in Electrical Systems Technology, Jahmicah has a number of years of experience in the commercial electrical field. She has worked on notable skyscrapers that light up Downtown Charlotte- including the Bank of America Building, Duke Energy Metro Tower, and Truist Tower. Jahmicah is dedicated to lending a helping hand to others in the community and loves sharing her passion. 

Email Jahmicah at JMiller@roccharlotte.org

Nathan Balaj

HVAC

Nathan received his Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Degree from Central Piedmont Community College in 2019. Teaching is his way of giving back to the community. Nathan feels incredibly blessed to be apart of the ROC program, and cannot wait to see what the future has in store for our students!

Email Nathan at NBalaj@roccharlotte.org