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The Abaris Team
Abaris Training Resources Inc. is proud to have such a dedicated team of employees committed to offering the highest level of service and knowledge in the field of advanced composite training!
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Executive Staff
Executive Team
Michelle Dziedzic
President
Michelle’s aspiration in composites started just a little over a decade ago and progressed as she learned the intricacies of training in composite manufacturing and repair as well as what it means to offer educational services.
Her desire to learn and be involved was key to her growth and heightening her career in composites.
Michelle believes “to navigate any career and bring others along with you, you must lead with your mind and your heart. Building sincere relationships internally and externally through the years has really been my absolute fulfillment as well as my true key to success!”
Michelle is a member of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), and the Nevada Women’s Fund who works with community donors and supporters to raise financial contributions and other resources to support northern Nevada women and families. She supports many industry scholarships for organizations such as the NBAA, AWAM and MRO competitors.
Michelle is always looking for ways to support you. Please feel free to drop her a line on how we may help you build a better business!
Contact information:
Email: Michelle@abaris.com
Phone: +1 (775) 827-6568
Michelle’s aspiration in composites started just a little over a decade ago and progressed as she learned the intricacies of training in composite manufacturing and repair as well as what it means to offer educational services.
Her desire to learn and be involved was key to her growth and heightening her career in composites.
Michelle believes “to navigate any career and bring others along with you, you must lead with your mind and your heart. Building sincere relationships internally and externally through the years has really been my absolute fulfillment as well as my true key to success!”
Michelle is a member of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), and the Nevada Women’s Fund who works with community donors and supporters to raise financial contributions and other resources to support northern Nevada women and families. She supports many industry scholarships for organizations such as the NBAA, AWAM and MRO competitors.
Michelle is always looking for ways to support you. Please feel free to drop her a line on how we may help you build a better business!
Contact information:
Email: Michelle@abaris.com
Phone: +1 (775) 827-6568
Paul Dziedzic
Vice President
Paul comes to Abaris from a grocery executive and leadership position in the Produce industry. One of few industry leaders who experienced every level or step in the industry.
He has over thirty-five years in business operations. He excels in quality control, training, building relationships, financials and leadership standards.
Paul started bagging groceries in college to supplement his income, which led to operational director positions for several companies including Raley’s, Scolaris, Whole Foods and Bristol Farms.
As an established leader, he incorporates a strategic vision to help the company become more profitable, achieve a higher standard of service, and meet its overall goals. This involves coordinating with managers across multiple departments, such as information technology and customer service, to ensure that these departments operate smoothly and are on track to meeting the company's goals.
In his most prior position he established a record sales year in 2020 achieving 10 million in sales over projected budget. Reaction to industry needs, previous supply relationships, execution of contract pricing, and aggressive sales plans were some of the key components used to achieve this success!
Coaching was also a huge part of Paul’s early days in his career, as he participated in his children’s choices of sports. Always being an involved parent and teacher, “because "there is no other way!” He continues to bring those traits to the work environment and is very competitive.
For Paul, failing is not an option. Sometimes it just takes smaller steps to achieve goals.
Paul was very fortunate to grow up with the Air Force “Dad” in his life - an officer and a Navigator in KC135’s and a trainer in the Navigator field. His leadership skills and regimen always showed why hard work and commitment to a plan was necessary, these principles became ingrained in Paul. It taught him respect, dedication, discipline, and a passion for every endeavor.
Paul is here to support his wife, Michelle, in any way necessary. He enjoys the challenge and Customer Service is his absolute favorite role. Paul always tries to make the customer’s experience as good as possible so they may concentrate on learning in one of the most interesting fields in our world - composites!
Contact Information:
email: paul@abaris.com
+1 (775) 827-6568
Paul comes to Abaris from a grocery executive and leadership position in the Produce industry. One of few industry leaders who experienced every level or step in the industry.
He has over thirty-five years in business operations. He excels in quality control, training, building relationships, financials and leadership standards.
Paul started bagging groceries in college to supplement his income, which led to operational director positions for several companies including Raley’s, Scolaris, Whole Foods and Bristol Farms.
As an established leader, he incorporates a strategic vision to help the company become more profitable, achieve a higher standard of service, and meet its overall goals. This involves coordinating with managers across multiple departments, such as information technology and customer service, to ensure that these departments operate smoothly and are on track to meeting the company's goals.
In his most prior position he established a record sales year in 2020 achieving 10 million in sales over projected budget. Reaction to industry needs, previous supply relationships, execution of contract pricing, and aggressive sales plans were some of the key components used to achieve this success!
Coaching was also a huge part of Paul’s early days in his career, as he participated in his children’s choices of sports. Always being an involved parent and teacher, “because "there is no other way!” He continues to bring those traits to the work environment and is very competitive.
For Paul, failing is not an option. Sometimes it just takes smaller steps to achieve goals.
Paul was very fortunate to grow up with the Air Force “Dad” in his life - an officer and a Navigator in KC135’s and a trainer in the Navigator field. His leadership skills and regimen always showed why hard work and commitment to a plan was necessary, these principles became ingrained in Paul. It taught him respect, dedication, discipline, and a passion for every endeavor.
Paul is here to support his wife, Michelle, in any way necessary. He enjoys the challenge and Customer Service is his absolute favorite role. Paul always tries to make the customer’s experience as good as possible so they may concentrate on learning in one of the most interesting fields in our world - composites!
Contact Information:
email: paul@abaris.com
+1 (775) 827-6568
Louis C. Dorworth
Direct Services Manager
Mr. Dorworth has been involved in the advanced composites industry since 1978. He has been associated with Abaris since its inception in 1983 (post Lear Fan) and has been employed by Abaris Training Resources, Inc. since 1989. He now serves as the Direct Services Division Manager at Abaris.
By trade, Lou is a composite materials and process (M&P) specialist, with experience in research and development (R&D), material and process engineering, manufacturing engineering, tool design/engineering, tool fabrication, and of course, teaching composite related subjects.
His career in aerospace composites includes work on such programs as the Lear Fan 2100 (the first all-CFRP airframe), Beechcraft Starship 1, B-2 bomber, C-17 transport, MD-11, Boeing 777, and the Airbus A-330/340 to name a few. He has also been involved with a number of non-aerospace programs in the motorsports, marine, sporting goods, and wind energy industries.
Lou is a professional member of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), serving since 1982. He is the immediate past chair of the Bonding and Joining Technical Committee as part of the SAMPE Technical Excellence initiative. He is a senior member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), serving since 1997, and is the recent past chair of both the SME Technical Community Committee and the Composite Technical Sub-committee.
Lou is a well-published author, conference presenter, and co-author of the popular textbook titled “Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair,” first edition published in 2009 and second edition, published in 2019 by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA).
Contact Information:
Email: lou@abaris.com
Phone: +1 (971) 261-2053
Mr. Dorworth has been involved in the advanced composites industry since 1978. He has been associated with Abaris since its inception in 1983 (post Lear Fan) and has been employed by Abaris Training Resources, Inc. since 1989. He now serves as the Direct Services Division Manager at Abaris.
By trade, Lou is a composite materials and process (M&P) specialist, with experience in research and development (R&D), material and process engineering, manufacturing engineering, tool design/engineering, tool fabrication, and of course, teaching composite related subjects.
His career in aerospace composites includes work on such programs as the Lear Fan 2100 (the first all-CFRP airframe), Beechcraft Starship 1, B-2 bomber, C-17 transport, MD-11, Boeing 777, and the Airbus A-330/340 to name a few. He has also been involved with a number of non-aerospace programs in the motorsports, marine, sporting goods, and wind energy industries.
Lou is a professional member of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), serving since 1982. He is the immediate past chair of the Bonding and Joining Technical Committee as part of the SAMPE Technical Excellence initiative. He is a senior member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), serving since 1997, and is the recent past chair of both the SME Technical Community Committee and the Composite Technical Sub-committee.
Lou is a well-published author, conference presenter, and co-author of the popular textbook titled “Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair,” first edition published in 2009 and second edition, published in 2019 by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA).
Contact Information:
Email: lou@abaris.com
Phone: +1 (971) 261-2053
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