Computer Aided Design Drafting Technology
Instructors
Alesha E. Churba, CAPS, MTD, CMD
Clinical Assistant Professor / Program Coordinator
Professional Work Experience
- AAS in Design Drafting 2001, BS in Family and Consumer Sciences in 1987, MTD in Training and Development in 2016, all from Idaho State University.
- Business Entrepreneur
- Project Manager
- Interior Designer
- Kitchen and Bathroom Designer
- Retail Store Manager
- Customer Service Trainer
Career Highlights
- Successfully revamped the CADD Program to include two standalone career tracks allowing for more educational options
- Successfully created the CADD Dual Enrollment program (with Tom Putnam’s help) where local students can obtain an Associates Degree as they graduate from high school
- Became CADD Program Coordinator
- Received Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award 2019
- Awarded Excellence in Student Services 2015
One of my Favorite Professional Experiences…
I have had many favorite professional experiences but some of the stand-out moments include watching my students graduate and succeed as human beings, not just as students succeeding in drafting. Forever etched in my mind is the sight of one of my high school students seated at the COT graduation with a look of pure joy and excitement. I later received a note from him titled, “Update for my favorite teacher.”
Personal Facts
I moved to Idaho from Pennsylvania as a teen and since then have had the opportunity to live and work in several states with my time in Las Vegas being my favorite. In my off time I own a vintage and new gift shop in Old Town Pocatello.
Matt Reseigh
Clinical Instructor
Office: Eames Complex 198
Professional Work Experience
- AAS in Welding from Idaho State University 1999; AWS Certified Welding Inspector since 2019; BS in Workplace Training and Leadership from Idaho State University 2022.
- Facilities Drafter/Designer at NRF (Naval Reactor Facility on the INL site).
- Product Lead Drafter/Designer at Idaho Steel Products; Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Welding Instructor Idaho State University 2019-2021; Welding Instructor College of Western Idaho 2017-2019.
- Maintenance Millwright Technician at Simplot Food Group; Caldwell, Idaho
- Welder/Group Leader/Installation Supervisor for Idaho Steel Products: Idaho Falls & Caldwell, Idaho.
Career Highlights
- A large part of Idaho’s economy is Agriculture and Food Processing; and through years of experience, I gained an immense appreciation for the engineering, design, and manufacturing of food processing related equipment and operation.
- Taking advantage of a career opportunity to start teaching, I found great satisfaction in sharing my knowledge with others; and realized that I learn so much from new students. Those experiences continue to inspire me each semester.
- Transitioning from being a welder to becoming a drafter/designer has been very rewarding. Through hard work and personal study, it is possible to make difficult career changes.
On of my Favorite Professional Experiences
I always regretted not becoming a mechanical engineer and carried that disappointment for years as a welding technician. When I landed my first full time job as a design/drafter and began working with engineers in the professional environment, it helped overcome those feeling of disappointment. I found that the years spent building and maintaining equipment translated well to the modern world of drafting and designing products in 3D. Additionally, I found that my experience helped to convey engineered design intent to manufacturing personnel such as welders and machinists. I truly love to design with 3D software and continue to learn new things as improvements are made to the programs used in the industry.
Personal Facts
I love to listen to music and I’m a hobby guitar player. I’ve been a skier since I was a kid and still get out occasionally since you have to find something to get through the long winters and cold in Eastern Idaho!