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      • Level III Thermography Certification
      • Level I Electrical Thermography Certification
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    • FLIR M-Series Pan-Tilt
  • FLIR IMAGERS
    • Handhelds
      • TG Series
        • FLIR TG165
        • FLIR TG167
      • C-Series
      • Ex-Series
      • Exx-Series
      • The T500 Series
      • FLIR T840
      • T1K Series
    • FLIR IR Windows
    • FLIR Security
      • 24/7 Human Detection Security
      • A310 PT
      • FLIR Saros
      • FLIR FC-Series
        • FC-Series ID
        • FC-Series O
        • FC-Series R
    • Automation
    • Test & Measurement Instruments
      • Electrical Applications
        • FLIR DM90 & DM91
        • FLIR DM284/DM285
        • FLIR CM4x
        • FLIR TG54 & TG56
        • FLIR TG130 (DISCONTINUED)
        • FLIR CM174
        • FLIR CM72/CM74
        • FLIR Flex Clamp Meters
        • FLIR DM92/DM93
        • FLIR IM75
        • FLIR CM78
        • FLIR CM82
        • FLIR VS70
      • Building & Moisture Applications
        • FLIR MR40
        • FLIR MR176
        • FLIR MR160
        • FLIR MR60
        • FLIR MR77
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Meet Our Educators

Our Educators are Infrared Training Center (ITC) Certified and share a passion for their industry, Thermography, and
​Kentucky Thermal Institute.

JOHN HARNAGE

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LEAD INSTITUTE EDUCATOR
​​BUILDING SCIENCE THERMOGRAPHY

John Harnage is the founder of Kentucky Thermal Institute and our first instructor.
​Having 10+ years of experience in the thermal imaging field and obtaining his Level 1 & 2 Thermographer certification, John has made it his mission to educate those who don't understand or know about Thermography and its benefits.

He instructs our Residential, Energy Loss and Building Science Thermologist classes, as well as Block Wall certifications.

RICK BARNES

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LEAD EDUCATOR for
ELECTRICAL, INDUSTRIAL THERMOGRAPHY

​Rick Barnes is a Level 2 Thermographer and is our Electrical Thermologist instructor. He has been a licensed Master Residential,  Commercial, and Industrial Electrician since 1982. Rick also has an extensive background in Underground Mining and is a Master HVAC Contractor. He is the Owner/Operation of R-1 Maintenance in Owensboro KY.

​KY HVAC Master/Contractor Lic #HM05154
​KY Master/Contractor Electrician #ME29308 and #CE64323

Rick is also the owner and operator of R-1 Maintenance, where he offers his contracting services for the infrared scanning and training of electrical and HVAC components.

MICHAEL JEHLIK

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RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, ENERGY LOSS
THERMOGRAPHY

Michael Jehlik is our Director of FLIR Education. He works closely with both Our Team and FLIR Education to solidify the relationship which allows us to offer unmatched FLIR, ITC and KTI education. He teaches our Residential Thermologist Certification Course.

​Background: Mike was a designer in Auto-CAD with a cooling tower company for 10 years. His duties included designing and reviewing plans, and purchasing management.He also taught 8th grade science, history, math, and language arts at Windsor Christian Academy in California before moving to KY in 2005. He worked as a realtor for many years before picking up the Home Inspection Profession. 

Michael's knowledge of residential building systems, experience both selling and inspecting homes, natural born passion and ability for teaching, and Level 2 Thermographer's Certification add a new twist to what we can offer our clients as a FLIR Platinum Partner.

Thank you Michael, we are honored to have you on the Team!

MEGAN MASSEY

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FLIR TOOLS/FLIR TOOLS + REPORTING
THE SCIENCE OF INFRARED

Megan Askins is Kentucky Thermal Institute's Education Coordinator. She handles everything education, such as class scheduling, certifications, and FLIR Camera/Software training. 
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Megan has received her Level 1 Thermographer Certification with plans to get her Level 2 in 2019.

TERRY FRANK

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS GROWTH AND STRATEGY

​Terry Frank is a speaker, trainer, and coach who inspires teams and individuals one conversation at a time.  A certified John Maxwell speaker equipping individuals for growth with practical tools and strategies for business and personal TARGETS. 

​‘Learn and Grow... Go and Give'

MICHAEL HESERBERG

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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL INSPECTION WITH THERMOGRAPHY

Michael is the founder and owner of Building Inspections, LLC. He is a Level II Building Envelope Moisture Analyst and EIFS Third Party Inspector Certified By the Exterior Design Institute (EDI). Below is a list of Michael's credentials relating to his education background with Kentucky Thermal Institute:

Certified Mold Inspector and Assessor (CMIA) Environmental Solutions Association.
HAAG Certified roofing inspector.
Commercial and Residential #201403707

Moisture Warranty Certified with Moisture Warranty Corporation
Moisture Warranty Certification #1116
EDI # OH-31
American Society of Home Inspectors #204652
Member American Indoor Air Quality Association
Licensed Home Inspector in Ky. # HI-2292
Licensed Radon Tester State of Ohio RT #406Apri

Mike's extensive background in adjacent industries and ability to quickly pick up Thermography has aided his success in the industry.
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    • CLASS REGISTRATION
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    • ENERGY LOSS THERMOLOGIST
    • ELECTRICAL THERMOLOGIST
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    • JOHNSTONE SUPPLY
      • HVAC/R THERMOLOGIST
    • RESIDENTIAL THERMOLOGIST
    • THERMOGRAPHY CONSULTING
    • INFRARED TRAINING CENTER
      • IR Roofing Inspection Training
      • Level I FLIR GF309 Furnace Inspection
      • Level I Thermography Certification
      • Level II Thermography Certification
      • Level III Thermography Certification
      • Level I Electrical Thermography Certification
      • Level II Electrical Thermography Certification
      • OGI I Certification
      • OGI II Certification
      • sUAS Level I Public Safety Thermography Certification
      • sUAS Level 1 Thermography Certification
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    • NEW! FLIR K1 Situational Awareness Camera
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    • FLIR K45 K55 K65
    • FLIR KF6 Truck Mounted
    • FLIR M-Series Pan-Tilt
  • FLIR IMAGERS
    • Handhelds
      • TG Series
        • FLIR TG165
        • FLIR TG167
      • C-Series
      • Ex-Series
      • Exx-Series
      • The T500 Series
      • FLIR T840
      • T1K Series
    • FLIR IR Windows
    • FLIR Security
      • 24/7 Human Detection Security
      • A310 PT
      • FLIR Saros
      • FLIR FC-Series
        • FC-Series ID
        • FC-Series O
        • FC-Series R
    • Automation
    • Test & Measurement Instruments
      • Electrical Applications
        • FLIR DM90 & DM91
        • FLIR DM284/DM285
        • FLIR CM4x
        • FLIR TG54 & TG56
        • FLIR TG130 (DISCONTINUED)
        • FLIR CM174
        • FLIR CM72/CM74
        • FLIR Flex Clamp Meters
        • FLIR DM92/DM93
        • FLIR IM75
        • FLIR CM78
        • FLIR CM82
        • FLIR VS70
      • Building & Moisture Applications
        • FLIR MR40
        • FLIR MR176
        • FLIR MR160
        • FLIR MR60
        • FLIR MR77
        • FLIR VP50
    • Aerial Thermal Imaging
      • Aerial Thermal Imaging Kits
      • XT2 System
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