Faculty & Staff
Mike Smith
President/Faculty
Mike Smith brings 30 years of experience to Legacy’s faculty. From framing to plumbing, drywall to tile, he has been involved in every phase of construction, both residential and commercial. Mike received training from Bob Jones University’s School of Applied Studies in Carpentry and Construction. From there, he went on to frame multi-million dollar custom homes in the Boulder, Colorado area. After running his own deck and remodeling company for a short time, he began using his skills full-time as a missionary, building for pastors, churches, Christian camps, and other missionaries around the United States and the world.
Jon Bixby
Administrator/Faculty
Born to missionary parents and profoundly influenced by a missionary builder in his formative years, Jon’s heart is bent toward the ministry and vision of Legacy Trade College. With 35 years of experience in the construction trades, beyond those experiences as an MK, and more than a dozen years of pastoral ministry, he desires to see a reproduction of warriors prepared for Biblical manhood and womanhood in service for the kingdom. Degrees in Bible, missions, theology, and pastoral theology have nurtured Jon’s classroom familiarity, while ten children have added their influence to his experience and prepared him to assist in the pursuit of God’s plan for this ministry. Twenty-two years of friendship and experiences with Mike, including several mission trips abroad and stateside, have united their hearts in this dream.
Seth Davis
Certified Welding Educator and Inspector
Seth Davis is an experienced welder and educator with 18 years’ craft experience and 8 years’ experience as a vocational instructor. He is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and an AWS Certified Welding Educator. In addition to earning a Welding Technology diploma and an AAS in Carpentry, Seth holds a BS in Construction and Business Management, an MBA in Management and Strategy, and an MEd in Instructional Design.
Caleb Daniels
Faculty/Residential Construction
Caleb Daniels is originally from Alaska but has lived in Marysvale, Utah, since 2014. He graduated from Bob Jones University with an AS in Residential Construction and a BA in Business Management. He has a passion to serve the Lord through mission building and has loved helping pastors, missionaries, and Christian camps with various building needs in the US and in two other countries in the past several years. Caleb is married to Esther, and they have four children.
Greg Schnabel
Faculty/Electrical
In 2004, Greg graduated from Pueblo Community College with an AAS in Industrial Maintenance, studying electrical theory. He began his electrical career in industrial, commercial and residential, doing new construction, systems design, troubleshooting and maintenance. After a few years, God led him in a different career direction, but has given Greg lots of opportunities to continue using the electrical skills serving others and ministries. In 2014, God led Greg & his family to Marysvale. Now, God has given him an opportunity to combine his love of electrical and investing in young people, passing the fundamentals of electrical to students at LTC, teaching Intro to Electrical.
Steven Peterson
Welding Instructor
Steven brings over fifteen years of welding experience to LTC, including structural welding, pipe welding, and upgrading and repairing military combat vehicles and equipment. Over the last seven years he has worked for the Department of Defense, earning a broad range of welding process certifications. His background also includes twelve years in various construction trades. In addition to his professional skills, he has taught Bible studies at a men’s rehab facility in Southern California and loves to evangelize the lost. He is excited to share his knowledge of welding and help disciple the next generation.
Lisa Peterson
Executive Administrative Assistant
Lisa brings more than 25 years of experience in office administration to the Legacy team, alongside a decade of service within non-profit organizations and over five years as treasurer. For over 14 years, she has been involved in children’s ministry, teaching both children and youth about God’s Word. Lisa looks forward to supporting LTC’s students and staff through her administrative work and is eager to assist with any other campus needs.