![]() After graduating high school, he decided to follow the same career path as both his father and grandfather. Became an instructor for the Field Suitcase Workshop in 1999.ĭrew is a third generation watchmaker who currently manages the watch repair department at Zimmerman Jewelers in York, PA. Mideastern Regional Overall Chairman 3 times. President of Chapter 1 twice.Vice President of Chapter 1 twice, Board member of Chapter 1 from 1984 to present. Horological Lecturer at the "Hampton Mansion" National Park Service. Enginroom Watch stander on the Liberty Ship "S.S.John W, Brown". Member of the 18 Pounder gun crew for the Fort McHenry Guard, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. Taught History and American Government in the Baltimore City School system from 1966 to 2004. Trained as a watchmaker at Montgomery Wards,and worked there from 1961 to 1979. Opened the Millersville Clock Shop in 1964. at Towson State University in 1966, awarded my Masters of Arts degree i the History of Technology for Johns Hopkins University in 1976. Graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1959, received my B. ![]() Prior to this second career Bill spent 30 years in the paper industry and holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration.į101 - Introduction to Basic Time & Strike.The American Kitchen Clock.į102 - Time & Strike Clocks with Spring Barrelsį104 - Introduction to Weight and Fusee Driven Clocksį200 - Fundamental Skills for Lathe & Clock Repair Course Part Iį201 - Fundamental Skills for Lathe & Clock Repair Course Part IIį202 - Lathe II for Clock Repair Course Part IIIĭave Gorrell was born and raised in Baltimore City. ![]() Bill runs a full time repair business and actively seeks further education by regularly working and consulting with highly experienced clockmakers and NAWCC Fellows. He is a 2006 graduate of the NAWCC School of Horology in Columbia and joined the Field Suitcase Workshop as an instructor in 2010. WS-201: Servicing a Pocket Watch for the Beginner IIīill is an experienced clock repairman and has been an NAWCC member since 2001. His broad, hand-on experience in training and industry make him an outstanding instructor and mentor. Beginning in 2002, Tony helped make Paster Training the largest independent food safety training company in the nation. In addition, Tony is the co-founder of the Gilbertsville, PA, based Paster Training, Inc. His roles included plant management, operations and sales. Tony has over 25 years of experience in the machine tool industry. He also has his Certification for the 21st Century Watchmaker. ![]() He also served as an instructor at the school. Tony is a graduate of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCA) School of Horology. WS-204 Introduction to Machine Tools and Materials He has presented many programs at local and regional meetings and was a presenter at the 2007 NAWCC National Convention. His father was a watchmaker, and Al has carried on his father's interests in both the theoretical and practical aspects of horological craftsmanship.Ī member of the NAWCC, Dodson contributes to the Education Committee and has been actively involved in horological education programs for NAWCC members. He also has a degree in Micro Precision Technology, has upgraded his skills throughout his career with continuing education, and has over 25 years of experience in clock repair, including management of his own shop in Lexington, KY. Most recently he served as lead clock instructor for the School of Horology. Al Dodson is an AWCI Certified Master Clockmaker. ![]()
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