Academy Team

I have been in the Hydronics Industry for 20+ years. Right out of high school I dabbled with Radiant heating for about 6 months. Fast forward a couple of years, I helped my brother in law get his Hydronic company up and rolling in the early 2000s up to 2008.

Kyle Jensen is a licensed Master Plumber and General Contractor in the state of Utah with extensive experience across both commercial and residential plumbing sectors.

I have been in the hydronics industry for over 20 years, my journey started back in 2006. I started out in the field and quickly moved up in my knowledge of how boilers and radiant systems work.

My name is Rob Allen and I am excited and privileged to be part of this program sponsored by the UPHCA to help you achieve the educational requirement towards your goal of becoming a Journeyman Plumber.

I entered the workforce as an apprentice plumber in 1977 after spending 5 years in the U.S. Navy. My Dad and his Dad were both plumbers so it made sense to follow in their footsteps. It is a decision I have never regretted.

My name is RJ Martin. I have been in the Plumbing industry for close to 20 years. I have experience in residential, commercial and industrial plumbing. I work at Halverson Mechanical as the Vice President of Operations. Project Management and estimation are my primary responsibilities.

My name is Andrew Lipsey I’ve been plumbing for 8 years. I have experience in residential, commercial, and service. I work at Schoonover plumbing as a master plumber. My favorite part of the plumbing industry is custom homes, radiant heat and boiler systems.

I came on board with UPHCA because I love what UPHCA is doing, and I believe that my new role brings my love for construction project management together with education endeavors.

Boyd Reschke manages the Backflow Training classes at the UPHCA Academy. He is a licensed Master Plumber and has many years of experience in and outside of the plumbing trade.
Boyd came up through the Utah Plumbing Apprenticeship program and eventually became a plumbing contractor. At that time, he was also a Certified Backflow Tester and served on the board of the Utah Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) and as Chapter President in 2004-2005.
In 2008 he received a degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning from Utah State University. He worked for several years nationally with John Deere Landscape, conducting training sessions throughout the United States. He served on the board of the Utah chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ABPA). In his “retirement” Boyd currently works part-time at Backflow Supply in Salt Lake City, has a passion for cycling and being in the great outdoors as much as possible.

Greg Hand started Backflow Training Services in 1998.  He is a licensed Master Plumber and has served on the State of Utah Plumbing Code Advisory Board. He holds an AAS Degree from Salt Lake Community College, Professional Educators License for the State of Utah, American Backflow Prevention Association certified tester and ABPA Proctor, Previous Utah Chapter President of the American Backflow Prevention Association 1996-1998, and the Utah Chapter Meritorious Service Award in 2002.

My name is Tavey Sullivan, and I’m excited to have you here as we kick off this new training journey together.