Our Staff

Bill Goebel
President
Bill brings more than two decades of senior management experience across a wide range of industries, including marketing, sales, licensing, manufacturing, importing and exporting, and finance. He is known for his innovative thinking and creative problem-solving, supported by strong strategic and tactical planning skills. His expertise extends across global markets and cultures, including North America, Latin America, Australia, Africa, the Far East, and Europe.
Bill’s academic background includes studies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and Roosevelt University.
Starr Cromer
Client Services
Starr serves as the primary liaison between MPACT, its clients, and partner colleges. In this role, she ensures clear communication and builds strong relationships, supporting the smooth execution of collaborative initiatives. She is also responsible for preparing and delivering detailed reports that keep clients informed and up to date on all relevant developments.
A proud graduate of Southern Wesleyan University, Starr earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, graduating magna cum laude—a testament to her academic excellence and dedication. Her strong educational foundation, combined with her professional expertise, gives her a unique blend of analytical and communication skills, making her an invaluable member of our team.
Our Instructors
Jonathan Borntrager
Jonathan is a seasoned expert in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, environmental health, and public health, bringing over 17 years of experience to the field. He specializes in assisting employers with OSHA compliance, developing robust safety programs, and delivering targeted training. His comprehensive approach encompasses the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards, ensuring the protection of both employees and the broader community.
George Curry
Mr. Curry is a veteran of US Air Force (Plumber/Pipefitter) and Vietnam. After serving in the military, he attended Indiana State University and in the years that followed received a BS degree in Industrial Arts Education (1974) and an MS in Vocational-Technical Education (1979).
His work career spanned 21 years with Burlington Industries as a maintenance supervisor and Plant Engineer. During this time (about 7 years), he was the Mechanical Instructor in a craft training program created by Burlington called MPACT. Upon leaving Burlington, Mr. Curry was employed as a Plant Engineer (2000 to 2009) by UCO Fabrics in Rockingham, NC. Mr. Curry was employed by Campbell’s Soup in Maxton, NC from 2009 to 2015. For 4.5 years he was the Powerhouse Utilities Manager and then moved to Plant Services Manager. He retired from Campbell’s in 2015.
After retiring Mr. Curry returned to MPACT Solutions as a Technical Instructor.
Wes Gubitz
Wes brings decades of practical industrial experience and instructional leadership to workforce development and technical training. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he served as an Inertial Navigation Systems Specialist, building a strong technical foundation that continues to shape his approach to systems, troubleshooting, and safety.
Throughout his career, Wes has worked across electrical, mechanical, fluid power, instrumentation, and control systems in manufacturing environments. He has held roles including plant electrician, production supervisor, safety coordinator, compliance and training officer, and lead instructor. His hands-on experience includes PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and integrated industrial systems.
Wes is an authorized OSHA 10–30 General Industry trainer, UL 508A certified, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He is known for his ability to simplify complex technical concepts and deliver practical, job-ready training. His work focuses on improving safety, reliability, and performance through customized instruction in industrial maintenance, electrical safety, troubleshooting, fluid power, and leadership development.
Ambrose Jackson (AJ)
Ambrose Jackson is a seasoned engineer and business owner with extensive expertise in plant engineering, project and facility management, operations, design, process controls, and manufacturing. Since 2007, he has been the Owner and Operator of BYOS Facility Management Consultants, where he has successfully facilitated, directed, and consulted on diverse engineering projects across industries such as textiles, printing, and structural steel.
With a strong technical foundation in mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, Ambrose has held various leadership roles throughout his career. He served as Engineering Director at Guilford Mills Incorporated, overseeing plant engineering and capital projects across two large facilities, and as Senior Process Engineer at Microfibres Incorporated, where he implemented process improvements and equipment modifications for multiple manufacturing departments.
Ambrose also has extensive experience in maintenance and utilities management, having worked at Burlington Industries, Inc. in roles such as Utilities Manager, Project Engineering Manager, and Preventive Maintenance Manager. His career began as a Maintenance Engineer, where he honed his skills in planning, scheduling, and performance metrics.
In addition to his engineering expertise, Ambrose has contributed to education as an HVAC Instructor at Forsyth Technical Community College and as an Instructor/Trainer for MPACT, teaching courses in mechanical, electrical, machinery, instrumentation, and controls.
Ambrose holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University. His dedication to excellence and leadership has made him a trusted professional in the engineering and manufacturing industries.
Leslie Speas
Leslie is a seasoned Human Resources and Organizational Development leader with over 30 years of experience. She serves as Founder and President of InfluenceHR Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping organizations build stronger leaders, improve accountability, and create workplaces where people stay and perform.
Leslie holds a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology and possesses senior-level HR designations and certifications. Her leadership experience spans diverse sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, financial services, and nonprofit organizations. In addition, she is the author of the book, 7 Habits of High-Retention Managers.
Leslie provides leadership development, employee soft skills (she calls them power skills), and team development for MpactSolutions. Her training style is interactive and practical, incorporating some humor.
Greg Wright
Greg is an operations and manufacturing leader with over 20 years of experience improving organizational performance through practical, systems-based execution. He spent more than two decades in executive roles within a multi-generation manufacturing business, leading domestic and international operations across the United States and Asia.
His work is grounded in Toyota Production System principles, including PDCA, standard work, visual management, and root-cause problem solving, applied directly in manufacturing, supply chain, and daily management environments. Greg uses his experience to determine and apply the right tools for the situation, including EOS or Toyota Production System principles as leadership alignment frameworks, when they support clarity, accountability, and efficient implementation.
His training style is straightforward, experience-driven, and focused on helping organizations build habits that stick.
Homer Young
Homer brings extensive expertise in the maintenance and operation of complex mechanical and electrical systems. His skills include boiler operations, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, environmental controls, electrical and fluid power systems, refrigeration, and instrumentation and control systems.
He has applied this knowledge across multiple industries with leading companies such as Westinghouse, ABB, and Louisiana-Pacific. At Westinghouse, he supported the maintenance and modification of nuclear power plant systems to ensure safety and efficiency. His work at ABB focused on advanced electrical equipment and automation systems, while at Louisiana-Pacific he managed and coordinated mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation operations.
work in manufacturing facilities, leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize plant performance.
Homer's comprehensive background in system operations and maintenance makes him a valuable asset in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of complex industrial systems.
Steve Castelloe
Kaizen, Mendomi, Safety
Ambrose “AJ” Jackson
Mechanical, Electrical, Machinery, Instrumentation, and Controls
LeCorey McCrary
Kaizen, Mendomi, Safety, Leadership
Mike Taylor
Welding
