who we are
Brandon Kiems
Brandon Kiems brings over 15 years of real-world HVAC experience to the table. As a seasoned technician and HVAC company owner, he has spent his career troubleshooting complex systems, leading teams, and helping customers stay comfortable year-round.
As an owner of a successful HVAC company. Brandon knows what it takes to make it in the field.
This is why Brandon was the perfect fit for creating the HVAC program at federaltrades.com
HVAC Program
Chadwick Tillman
Chadwick Tillman brings over 20 years of hands-on welding experience, specializing in structural and aerospace welding. Holding numerous industry certifications, he has worked on projects requiring exceptional precision, quality, and technical expertise.
His extensive field experience allows him to provide practical, real-world training that prepares students for the demands of today's welding industry. Chadwick is dedicated to helping future welders develop the skills, professionalism, and confidence needed to excel in high-performance welding careers.
Welding Program
With over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry, Stephen Bradbury has built a distinguished career as both a skilled electrician and successful business owner. Having spent decades working in residential, commercial, and industrial environments, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the trade, from technical installations and troubleshooting to project management and customer relations.
As a former electrical company owner, Stephen understands what it takes not only to succeed as an electrician but also to build a lasting career in the industry. His experience has given him valuable insight into the real-world challenges electricians face, the best practices that lead to success, and the common mistakes that can hold professionals back.
Electrician ProgramStephen bradbury
Dave Wilson
Plumbing Program
With more than 25 years of experience in the plumbing industry, Dave Wilson has established himself as both a highly skilled tradesman and accomplished entrepreneur. As a Master Plumber and co-founder of a major plumbing company with locations in over 40 states, Dave has played a key role in building one of the industry's most successful and rapidly growing organizations.
Throughout his career, Dave has gained extensive expertise in residential, commercial, and large-scale plumbing operations. His hands-on experience, combined with decades of leadership and business development, has given him a unique understanding of what it takes to succeed both in the field and in business.
Pipefitting & Welding Programs
Carlos GArcia
With over 15 years of experience in the skilled trades, Carlos Garcia has built a reputation as a highly versatile pipefitter and welder. Throughout his career, he has worked on projects across the United States, gaining extensive hands-on experience in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and construction environments.
Carlos has spent years installing, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing complex piping systems while also applying advanced welding techniques to meet demanding project specifications. His nationwide experience has exposed him to diverse job sites, industry standards, and real-world challenges, giving him a broad understanding of what it takes to succeed in the trades.
Coach John
Coach John has a welding background. John Has been welding for a little over 7 years now! Coach John will be the familiar face throughout every program. While he has helped create parts of the welding program. He will be the proctor for every program on this website.
Programs Proctor
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We built this platform for hardworking people, who want a chance at making real money for themselves. In vast, yet still growing industries such as welding, electrician, plumbing, HVAC, and more! The best part about it, these industries are the least likely to be affected by the exponentially growing “AI race”.
Infrastructure will always need human maintenance! Human judgement matters, AI can help with diagnostics or planning, but tradesmen use instinct, training, and field knowledge that machines CANNOT replicate.
We are not saying tradesmen have it easy. We are saying that tradesmen have the peace of mind that their jobs will still be here in 5-10 years time! Skilled tradesmen are going to become more and more valuable as time goes on! Start your journey here, with one of our expert created programs at FederalTrades.com .
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