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About the Authors
R. Jack Jones is an Associate Professor of Building Construction at Alfred State College of
Technology, a State University of New York institution, where he teaches courses in carpen-
try, blueprint reading, and construction safety. Mr. Jones serves as the Chair of the Building
Trades Department, overseeing one of the finest teams of construction faculty in higher
education. He has over 25 years of experience working in the construction industry as a car-
penter, general contractor, and educator. He has been a member of the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America and has experience in both commercial and residential
construction. Mr. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
through Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and serves as an Outreach Trainer for the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He is an honorary member of The National
Society of Leadership and Success, where he received the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Additionally, Mr. Jones is a member of the Rochester Builder’s Exchange and has been des-
ignated as a Certified Installer by the Vinyl Siding Institute.
Willis H. Wagner was Professor Emeritus for the Department of Industrial Technology at
Iowa State University. Mr. Wagner earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Missouri
State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Missouri. He worked
in industry as a drafter and woodworker and taught at the high school and collegiate levels.
Mr. Wagner was a member of IAITA and ITEEA, and an honorary member of the Waterloo
Technical Society.
Howard Bud Smith spent most of his career as a magazine and textbook editor. He also
worked as a carpenter for several years while earning a PhD in journalism from Marquette
University. Mr. Smith has published articles in a variety of magazines over his career. He is
currently retired.
Mark W. Huth brought to Modern Carpentry a great deal of construction education expe-
rience from multiple perspectives. Besides working as a carpenter and contractor, he worked
as a carpentry instructor and as a consultant to both secondary and postsecondary educators.
Mr. Huth also wrote textbooks in the areas of construction print reading, construction prin-
ciples, and construction math.
About the Authors
R. Jack Jones is an Associate Professor of Building Construction at Alfred State College of
Technology, a State University of New York institution, where he teaches courses in carpen-
try, blueprint reading, and construction safety. Mr. Jones serves as the Chair of the Building
Trades Department, overseeing one of the finest teams of construction faculty in higher
education. He has over 25 years of experience working in the construction industry as a car-
penter, general contractor, and educator. He has been a member of the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America and has experience in both commercial and residential
construction. Mr. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
through Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and serves as an Outreach Trainer for the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He is an honorary member of The National
Society of Leadership and Success, where he received the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Additionally, Mr. Jones is a member of the Rochester Builder’s Exchange and has been des-
ignated as a Certified Installer by the Vinyl Siding Institute.
Willis H. Wagner was Professor Emeritus for the Department of Industrial Technology at
Iowa State University. Mr. Wagner earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Missouri
State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Missouri. He worked
in industry as a drafter and woodworker and taught at the high school and collegiate levels.
Mr. Wagner was a member of IAITA and ITEEA, and an honorary member of the Waterloo
Technical Society.
Howard Bud Smith spent most of his career as a magazine and textbook editor. He also
worked as a carpenter for several years while earning a PhD in journalism from Marquette
University. Mr. Smith has published articles in a variety of magazines over his career. He is
currently retired.
Mark W. Huth brought to Modern Carpentry a great deal of construction education expe-
rience from multiple perspectives. Besides working as a carpenter and contractor, he worked
as a carpentry instructor and as a consultant to both secondary and postsecondary educators.
Mr. Huth also wrote textbooks in the areas of construction print reading, construction prin-
ciples, and construction math.