Educators

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

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

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

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 ASKINS

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.

Megan has received her Level 1 Thermographer Certification with plans to get her Level 2 in 2019.

TERRY FRANK

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

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 the industry and ability to quickly pick up Thermography has aided his success in the industry.