Mission:
Hands On Deck teaches traditional industrial arts to build mechanical skills in learners of all ages.
Values:
Preservation: Research and Restore
Mindfulness: Slow, Slow, Slow
Responsibility: Finish what you start
Ingenuity: Think outside the box
Collaboration: Two minds are better than one
Vision:
As technology and automation advance, Hands On Deck envisions a future grounded in preserving traditional skills and the shared responsibility to carry them forward. Through hands-on learning, we help individuals build real-world abilities, apply ingenuity, and find purpose in mindful, human-centered, machine-assisted work.
Community Group Classes and Events
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Lidded Box
We build a variety of lidded boxes with different joinery techniques to fit the size and skill level of the individual group.
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STEM Toys
We build a variety of STEM based toys that include motion for a more robust experience.
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Tool Totes
We build tool totes with all ages and skill levels. Our EMS tool totes are simple and fun, and our advanced joinery students will appreciate cutting their own dovetails for a more challenging project.
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Brushes
Brush making not only teaches woodworking skills, but also fine motor skills while bundling and gluing in the bristles. This a popular classes at HOD.
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Shrink Pots
Wood moves. We take advantage of organic mechanics to build and make in traditional woodworking.
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Charcuterie Boards
This is a great Sunday afternoon experience to be enjoyed with friends.
HOD Board Of Directors
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Nate Millsap
PRESIDENT
Nate is U.S. Navy, retired, and Director of Security & Cyber, Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Nate has recently been appointed by Governor Evers as a member of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity for the state of Wisconsin. Nate is on the board at the North East Wisconsin Marine Manufacturing Alliance, and helped bring SEAPERCH to the local schools in North East Wisconsin.
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Mark Hawkins
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark is a full time still photographer here in Green Bay, along with working part time for the Einstein Project directing their mobile makerspace. Mark is on the board at the North East Wisconsin Marine Manufacturing Alliance, and works with multiple water conservation efforts here in Green Bay.
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Adam Lembcke
TREASURER
Adam is a CPA in a management position at Clifton Larson Allen Accounting .
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Renee Stein
SECRETARY
Renee is an Apple Award winning math teacher at Ashwaubenon High School.
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Heather Cox
Heather wears many hats for NWTC , but her official title is pathways to academic success instructor. She holds a masters of communication from Clemson university.
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Mark Norfleet, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics - UWGB
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Dr. Jim Spitzer
Jim is a retired dentist. Jim is an active member of the Breakfast Optimist Club here in Green Bay which has donated over $3500 to HOD.
