Matt Mardesich & Michael Beemer are the primary instructors at Skagit Valley College. Matt has been around the water all his life and still does some commercial fishing when not teaching at the technical school. Matt & Mike are both ABYC certified Master Technician and hold certifications in Gasoline/Diesel engines and Marine Electrical. Some of the many topics he has taught include: diesel engines, gasoline engines, outboard motors, and hydraulics.