Faculty and Staff

The RBT program has two full-time faculty members and several adjunct faculty with particular building-technology expertise in the local community.

Tony Grahame

Tony joined Yavapai College in 1996 as the sole RBT faculty member. During his first decade at Yavapai College, Tony developed a curriculum that emphasizes green and sustainable construction, while applying building-science principles into mainstream construction practices. Additional biographical information can be summarized as follows:

• Tony is extremely well networked with the regional and national building science and green building community, and through these contacts brings information and opportunities to share with YC students
• Tony's qualifications include: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) certified Master Builder; National Trainer for the EEBA’s Houses That Work workshops; Environments For Living Diamond Certified builder; Arizona-licensed general contractor for building select green custom homes and consulting; and 30 years general contractor and construction experience in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

David Solomon

David joined the RBT Department in 2007. He brings to the program more than thirty years experience in the construction industry, primarily residential. A carpenter by trade—as well as skilled in many other trades—and a licensed Arizona General Contractor since 1985, he has spent his career delving into every aspect of contracting—from office management, to architectural design and drafting, to being a working supervisor on construction projects. Whether at the job site or in the class room, he hopes to be a contributor to an already dynamic, residential construction program.

Adjunct Faculty

• Ben Mancini - Ben instructs RBT 231 (Solar and Renewable Energy). Ben is the owner of EV Solar Products in Chino Valley.
• Ron Taylor - Ron is the instructor for RBT 241 (Energy Efficient Building and Design). Ron performs home testing and analysis services in Prescott.