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Ford retires from Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Troy, Ohio, has announced the retirement of longtime Technical Instructor Chuck Ford following 51 years of service.

In addition to sharing his extensive welding knowledge with thousands of students over the years, Ford served as a member of AWS (past chairman-Dayton Chapter), International Skills Program, ASNT (past chairman-Miami Valley chapter), and ASM. He also worked with the institute’s certified welding inspector/educator program.

Ford holds the certifications of CWI, CWE, and CWS. He will continue his involvement with AWS-Dayton Chapter, Symbols and Terms, ASNT-Miami Valley, and ASM.