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Get To Know DGAC's Top-Rated Instructors!


Together, DGAC Instructors Vaughn Arthur and Chuck McHugh have
half a century of combined experience in the hazmat industry.

Vaughn Arthur
Where you'll find him: All over the country, teaching most of our classroom courses.
Where is home? Laurel, Maryland (outside of DC)
The numbers: 18 years with DGAC
  5 years tuteledge under Gary Groman
  Averages over 1000 students taught each year
Notable accomplishments: Taught at IMO Training Academy in Italy
  Is a certified DGSA
  Spoken at numerous domestic and international hazmat conferences
  Developed packaging course w/ packaging engineer Ron Kline of DelValCo Constultants
  Developed popular Multi-Modal course circa 1998
  Helped develop classification course
Life at home: Married with two boys
Hobbies: Singing, RVing, and power tools
Bet you never knew he doesn't like flying!
Sports: Professional football - Washington Redskins
What our students say: "Vaughn is a great asset to your company. He is Mr. DGAC." Mark Gineo, Operations Assistant Manager, Dolphin Aviation
  "Mr. Arthur is a very impressive and very knowledgeable man in this industry. Hats off to Mr. Arthur." Scott Thompson, Operations Manager, National Oak Dist.,
  "Wow, the best in the US."
Carol A. Clark, Supervisor, Tulsa Glass Pain
  "Excellent, never seems to get stumped no matter what question is asked." Kay Kiser, Shipper, The Procter and Gamble Company
  "Vaughn is still enthusiastic for the regulations after years of presenting the information. He always makes sense, understands the questions and fully answers." Mark Wilson, Distribution Safety, Bayer CropScience
  "Very knowledgeable but has the skill to talk to all levels of audience experience." M. Jane Yonaley, Safety Regulator Trainer, Bayer MaterialScience
  "Vaughn was awesome. He is by far the best hazmat instructor I have ever had." Marshall Gaster, Int. Ops Specialist, Syngenta Crop Protection
 
Chuck McHugh
Where you'll find him: In your facility, teaching most of our in-house courses.
Where is home? Houston, Texas
The numbers: 15 years with Shell Chemical
  21 years involved with DGAC
  7 years running his own business as a consultant
Notable accomplishments: Recipient of George R. Wilson Award in 2004 (Read the press release)
  Chaired working group that developed classification course in 1998
  Currently serves on committee to develop bulk packaging course
Life at home: Married with four grown children
Hobbies: Singing and traveling
Bet you never knew he once sang for the Pope!
Sports: College baseball and basketball - Temple and Duke
What our students say: "Chuck is extremely knowledgeable and able to present the information clearly. Great training." Kevin Lynch, Logistics Manager, Arch Chemicals, Inc.
  "Chuck McHugh is a very good instructor. Breaks down the material very well." Jason Blanchard, Small Shipment Tech., Petroleum Service Corp.
  "Thoroughly enjoyed Chuck. Very specific and detailed." Brenda McDonald, Logistics Supervisor, Syngenta Crop Protection


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