Cambria University™

Founded 2005

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A collaborative learning experience

We are fundamentally collaborative at our University by combining our experience with yours to maximize our mutual learning and education. Available to fabricators and installers throughout the US and Canada, Cambria University learns from your experience and offers additional knowledge and training from our experiences and skills.

In this endeavor, we incorporate disciplines and practices to support secure and productive fabrication environments. Our mutual learning opportunities are not only shared at our University; we also offer virtual and “out in the field” site visits, ensuring collaborative learning and training on location at your fabrication shop.

The challenges and opportunities in fabrication and installation are plentiful. Cambria University’s mission is to promote high-quality, safe, innovative, and productive operations in the fabricating and installation of Cambria products.

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Cambria University™

A collaborative learning experience

Founded 2005

We are fundamentally collaborative by combining our experience with yours to maximize our mutual success. Available exclusively to Cambria business partners, we start by understanding your priorities and any challenges you may be facing. Then, as a team, we create a custom learning track to drive your business to success.

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Course Overview

Turn knowledge into expertise. Cambria offers our partners classes covering all areas of our business, including fabrication, operations, installation, and more.

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Course Overview

Turn knowledge into expertise. Cambria offers our partners classes covering all areas of our business, including fabrication, operations, installation, and more.

Learn more

Meet the Team

Cory Eccles
Field Training Manager

Experience
I have been in the stone industry since 2001, working with quartz, granite, marble, onyx, slate, and quartzite. My first role with Cambria was as a hand polisher and today I have the privilege to work side-by-side with many experts in the industry. I’m passionate about using my experience to share our learnings with our business partners while benefiting as well from the partners knowledge; creating lasting relationships of trust and teamwork.

Skills
Fabrication, document control, safety, special projects, research and development, business planning, training and education, and dealer management

Favorite Cambria Design
Skara Brae™

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Nancy Torres
Cambria University Administrator Manager and Instructor

Experience
I have been with Cambria since 2011. I bring over 20 years of experience in administration, manufacturing, and human resources to my role.

Skills
Bilingual (English and Spanish) and a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Information Technology and Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing Prints

Favorite Cambria Design
Clovelly™

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Casey Robinson
Cambria University Instructor

Experience
Since 2013, I have held multiple roles including installation technician, assisting special projects, CAD templating, operations manager, estimator, and now Cambria University instructor. As the operations manager, I was responsible for the coordination of residential and commercial installations, and assisted with the CAD room, safety, training, and day-to-day operations. Our installations varied from simple vanities to complete miter assemblies on commercial projects.

Skills
AutoCAD/templating, installation, project management, and training

Favorite Cambria Design
Skara Brae™

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Tim Altenhoffen
Cambria University Instructor

Experience
I have been with Cambria since 2007. My first role was with the company’s first installation division in Mankato, MN, where I became one of the lead installers after my first year. I also bring a background in commercial and residential construction to my current role.

Skills
Installation and finishing work, training, safety, and managing relationships with core market partners and global DC partners

Favorite Cambria Design
Windsor Brass Satin Ridge™

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Shawn Bailey
Cambria University Instructor

Experience
I’ve been with Cambria since 2002. My first role was in maintenance. I also spent time in the samples and rock crushing departments before joining the University in 2016 to train employees and external partners on fabrication and finishing work.

Skills
Building and machinery maintenance, quality management, safety, fabrication, and finishing

Favorite Cambria Design
Portrush™

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Chet Wilking
Cambria University Instructor

Experience
I have been with Cambria since 2001. During my first four years, I was an installer in Mankato. I then moved into a Field Service Technician position in 2005 and held that role for 16 years before joining Cambria University.

Skills
Installation, finishing work, training, and customer service

Favorite Cambria Design
Oakleigh™

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Mark Bartlett
Cambria University Instructor

Experience
I have been with Cambria since 2000, including six years with a Cambria install division and 10 years as an instructor at the University.

Skills
CNC routing and programming, digital templating (LT2D3D, PhotoTop), AutoCAD drafting, and AlphaCAM

Favorite Cambria Design
Brittanicca™

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The Early Days

Cambria University in 2005
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Cambria University in 2005
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In Their Own Words

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