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Garey Bish
Program Director, Welding and Joining Technology
678-226-6645
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Education:

Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate, Gwinnett Technical College
Welding and Joining Technology Diploma, Gwinnett Technical College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Gwinnett Technical College

Professional Summary:

Garey Bish is the Welding and Joining Program Director at Gwinnett Technical College (GTC). Mr. Bish is responsible for providing quality and development of the Welding and Joining Technology Program. Mr. Bish has been in the welding industry since 1985 and graduated from Oakland Vocational Center, now renamed Maxwell High School of Technology located in Lawrenceville. Mr. Bish has been involved in training welders for 19 years, 10 of those years have been with GTC. Mr. Bish promotes high academic standards in the design, delivery and assessment of the Welding and Joining Program.

Professional Affiliations/ Certifications:

Certified Welding Instructor / Educator (CWI and CWE)
Level II Ultrasonic Test / Magnetic Particle Testing / Dye Penetrant Test
SKILLS USA Professional Member
IFFC State Chair for the State of Georgia (Welding)
American Welding Society Member