Experts

Terry Nali is the coordinator of the INSTALL Twin Cities program. He is a field agent for the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, and a member and secretary of the International Labor-Management Committee for the Floor Covering Industry. Nali started his career as an apprentice with Twin Town Carpet in 1973, moved to Shaw Contract Flooring in 1984, became a superintendent/estimator for Shaw in 1995, and was hired by the Lakes & Plains Regional Council in 1999. Terry is the Financial Secretary of Local 596 and serves the membership as a fringe fund trustee, delegate to the Council, and a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee member.

Ruben Stewart is the training center coordinator and an instructor for INSTALL Twin Cities. He has 36 years both in the field and as an instructor. Stewart holds certifications from Forbo, Armstrong, Pergo, Kahrs, Collins & Aikman, OSHA, and Wilsonart. He also is duel certified with INSTALL in both carpet and resilient certifications. Ruben also is an instructor for First Aid, CPR and AED.

Kelly Bakke is an instructor in the INSTALL Twin Cities program. Prior to instructing, Kelly completed four years of construction management courses at Minnesota State. He also has 20 years of field experience in installing both residential and commercial flooring. Kelly holds certifications from Armstrong, Forbo, Mohawk, OSHA 500, INSTALL, Wilsonart, and the American Red Cross.

Chris Favreau is an Instructor in the Install Twin Cities program. Favreau started his career as a third generation floor coverer with Local 596. Specializing in carpet, Chris spent 10 years in residential work and 11 years on commercial jobsites before starting his teaching career in 2006. He is certified by Forbo, Wilsonart, Mohawk, Armstrong, Install Carpet and Resilient, OSHA 500 and Lay Rescuer First Aid CPR/AED.