Matt is the youngest of Robert Klabacka's six son's. Robert was the founder of the National Institute of Concrete Construction in 1959. Matt carries on a long family tradition of offering quality construction related training programs. Matt's other brothers also operate construction related training programs in the United States. Matt and his brothers train more heavy equipment operators than any other organization in the United States and Canada.

Soon after Robert Klabacka's death, Matt founded the National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools, NAHETS. Matt's brothers continue to operate their own separate training sites. Matt was able to see a need for an educational organization dedicated to the heavy equipment operator training programs.

Matt's commitment to education can be traced back to his significant personal educational achievements:

• Bachelors of Science after 15 years of college at UNLV as a working student. (1980 - 1995)
• Master in Education from UNLV in 1997 as a working student (1995-1997)
• Founder and president Emeritus of Heritage College in Las Vegas, NV. (1990-1998)
• Accreditation Team Leader for ACCSC (formerly ACCSCT) 4 years, (1990-1995)
• Adjunct faculty member UNLV (1990 to present)
• Invited Guest Speaker "Focus 1996", Moscow, Russia (1996)
• Past president of the Nevada private School Association (1991-1994)
• Founder Peak College, Stockton, OK (2007)
• Founder Red Rock College, Oklahoma City, OK (2005)
• Founder Georgia School of Construction (2006)
• Partner of NAHETS.org (2006)

Matt volunteers in the community in many ways, including being a little league baseball coach, high school golf coach, Boy Scouts of America, and volunteer community service work. Matt is a happily married family man with three children.

Favorite Quote: "If you can dream it, then you can do it"

Twenty years of experience in the private education industry. Successful in multiple
roles-Instructor, Academic Dean, Director of Admissions and President.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• GEORGIA SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION
• BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE Atlanta, GA
• RETS ELECTRONIC INSTITUTE Louisville, KY
• NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER Louisville, KY
• UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Augusta, GA

EDUCATION

• M.Ed Adult Education University of Georgia (Spring 2011)
• B.S., General Studies Indiana University
• A.A.S. Electronics Technology Georgia Military College
• United States Air Force
• Space Communications System Equipment Operator/Specialist
• Satellite Communications System Fundamentals Course
• Tactical Microwave Systems Repair Course
• Satcom Terminal Operation and Maintenance Course
• Innovative Education and Training at the Signal School
• Instructor Training course
• Principles of counseling course
• NCO orientation Course
• Accreditation Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
• Accreditation Workshop, 2002
• Council on Occupational Education-Evaluator Team Leader Workshop, 2001
• Director of Admissions Training Course
• Education Management Corporation, 2005
• Presidents Training Course
• Education Management Corporation, 2006

AWARDS

• Deans List Indiana University
• Academic Dean of the Quarter RETS Electronic Institute
• VIP Award National Education Centers
• Air Force Commendation Medal United States Air Force
• Army Achievement Medal United States Army

EDUCATION

• University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts, Social Science with Education Concentration
• Brown-Mackie College
  Associate Degree in Medical Assisting
• Ashford University
  Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• DeKalb Community Service Board
• Georgia School of Construction

SKILL SET

• Assistant School President with policies and procedures
• Completes financial documents for newly enrolled students
• Speaks with local agencies about potential employment and enrollment
• Communicates with potential employers on behalf of graduates
• Assists students with finding employment
• Office Manager

EXPERIENCE

January 2007 – Current Georgia School of Construction Conyers, GA. Instructed
students for Heavy Construction Equipment, May 2007 began instructing
students to prepare them for NCCCO written exams for the Large Telescopic
Hydraulic Cranes.

Advanced career after training in all phases of road construction in Heavy
Equipment Operations by performing various task in Shoulder work, Drainage
problems, Trenching, Etc.

1991 Recruited by the bridge crew superintendent be trained and operate the
crane for bridge construction and repair.

Operator/Trainer: Trained less experienced employees in the proper skills to
handle and operate heavy construction equipment.

Operator/Leadsman: Assumed the role of crew foreman during the absence
of the foreman. Granted authority by the sheriff’s department to sign out and
supervise inmates for day labor.

Operated the emergency truck during closed business hours in 2 week
increments for approximately 5 years to assist the public for all road hazards.

AWARDS:

• 1988 Excavation and Trenching certificate
• 1996 Attended and completed supervisor course
• 1997 Attended and completed basic computer skills
• 1998 20 Year service award
• 1998 20 Year safety award
• 2004 Highway watch for homeland security
• 2007 NCCCO Certification for Heavy Construction Equipment and
  Crane Operations
• 2007 NCCCO Practical Examiners Certification for Large and Small
  Telescopic Hydraulic Cranes
• 2007 Completed written and practical exams for small and large
  telescopic hydraulic cranes
• 2007 Attended and completed practical examiners workshop

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• High School General Diploma
• 1988 Excavation and Trenching certificate
• 2007 NCCCO Certification for Heavy Construction Equipment and
  Crane Operations
• 2007 NCCCO Practical Examiners Certification for Large and Small
  Telescopic Hydraulic Cranes
• 2007 Attended and completed practical examiners workshop

EXPERIENCE \

• 7 Years: Staffing Consultant
• 7 Years: Manager Industrial Placement
• 10 Years: Customer Service Relations