Kevin Ballard began his Plumbing career at the age of 22.  He knew the trades were a way to make a good living, so he decided to go to work for a Residential Plumbing company in Vermont where he worked for 14 ½ years.  After this length of time putting in very long days on most occasions, Kevin desired to get into more regular work hours, so he went to work for Middlebury College in the Maintenance Department where he was employed for 5 years.  After residing in Vermont for 41 years he was ready for a change and decided to make Tennessee his home.  Once he relocated he gained employment at East Tennessee State College where he worked Plumbing in the Maintenance Department.  He was there for 2 years and desired to move to Middle Tennessee.  He received an employment opportunity with Hiller Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical where he has been for 16 ½ years working in Residential and Commercial Plumbing.  After working 38 years in the field he was looking to slow down and had a desire to pass his extensive knowledge on to the next generation of Plumbers coming into the trade.  When the position came open for a Plumbing Instructor, he was the perfect candidate for the position.  Total Tech is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable  Plumber on staff to educate students in the Plumbing trade. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys working on automobiles and completing carpentry projects.

Duane started his trade development at a young age working in his family’s plumbing business in Kannapolis, NC, later graduating with a Basic Welding Certificate from Rowan Community College. Over the years, Duane has worked in many trade capacities, including Boiler Technician, Steam Propulsion Engineer, Water and Oil Chemistry Lab Tech, Damage Control Division Supervisor, Water Treatment Specialist, Field Service and Installation Manager, Tech Service / Install Training Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder, Residential Plumber, Commercial Plumber, and Industrial Plumber. After relocating to the Nashville area, he came to work for Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical as a Team Leader for 3 years before accepting a role as a Plumbing Instructor at Total Tech. He is passionate about sharing his vast knowledge with others and helping them work towards lifelong careers. Duane is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on active duty and then with active reserve. He has been married for over 30 years, has three children (2 of whom work in the trades as well), and 6 grandchildren. He is an active member of Freedom Church and participates in mission work. 

Originally from California, Nick started out as a machinist’s apprentice working for his aunt and uncle for 2 years before moving to Louisiana where he picked up plumbing quickly and gained a vast array of knowledge of different types of plumbing systems, new and old. He worked in the greater New Orleans area doing a combination of residential, commercial, and service plumbing for 10 years. Over the years he has designed and installed piping systems for homes and residential buildings, including custom homes.  Nick takes pride in delivering a product that his clients are happy with. His passion for teaching the up-and-coming generation of tradesmen to be proud of what they do, and to do it the right way, is what makes him a perfect fit for Total Tech.