Dallas College

Student Experience: Hugh Brooks

“I attended a college that taught construction technology by textbook, and the instructor read from various other texts while we made notes. I was delighted to find that North Lake had a Construction Technology department that taught by hands-on practice along with text. An on-the-job internship, along with course work, gives one an excellent foundation in construction. The instructors were qualified educators, but also had many years of experience in construction. Everyone in our firm, regardless of their position, takes construction courses at North Lake.”

As president of Think Green Builders in Arlington, Hugh Brooks is in charge of construction, finance and planning for the company. He was named North Lake’s Construction Technology Outstanding Student in both 2004 and 2005. Having earned a B.B.A. in accounting and control from Florida International University, he will complete his associate degree in Construction Technology with one more course.


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Rodney Taylor

Rodney Taylor

Management Coordinator Prevost, a division of Volvo Group; Adjunct Faculty Diesel Maintenance Technician Program
“The labs I worked in at Dallas College had all of the latest equipment, and that’s what I learned on. I think that my advanced training is part of what helped me move up the career ladder; I just knew a lot more than most of my peers because of my training.”
Automotive Technology
Anthony Eaton

Anthony Eaton

Auto/Diesel Instructor Lincoln College of Technology
“My experience in both the Diesel and Automotive Tech programs was excellent. I got such a good background of updated technology in school, which I later found out put me ahead in the industry.”
Automotive Technology - Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Erick Flores-Ortega

Erick Flores-Ortega

CADD Student and STEM Ambassador
“Within different clubs like STEM, you find opportunities that could lead to a job or just a friendly face to talk about shared experiences. Having that community helps.”
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

Mike Walker

Supervisor of Mechanical Design Continental Electronics Corp.
“You should never stop learning in today’s world. If you do, you get left behind like the dinosaurs. Once you have knowledge, though, no one can take it away from you. The most important thing I learned is how to have the tools you need in today’s workforce.”
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
Hugh Brooks
Hugh Brooks
President Think Green Builders LLC
Construction Technology
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Updated June 12, 2026