James Barnhart

James Barnhart started as a 2M Miniature/Mico-miniature repair technician in 1986 and progressed to being an 'A' level instructor in the Navy's 2M program. He has worked in the electronics field since the mid 1980's and trained many technicians in PCB repair and was a trainer of new instructors for the Navy's 2M program. During his time in the Navy, he was involved in the rewriting of the 2M courses and the addition of SMT repair techniques.  James has been an instructor with BEST since 2011, traveling the Midwest in our Mobile Training Center giving courses to some of the best electronics companies in the country. He is well-known in the training community due to his extensive industry knowledge and experience.  

Qualifications

Master Instructor Certifications: IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC 7711/21