Ashley Donohoo and Darin Greifenkamp with Multi Skill Training

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 2026 and talking to Ashley Donohoo and Darin Greifenkamp with Multi-Skill Training about "Training the future of Industry". Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk Podcast, featuring Ashley and Darren from Multi-Skill Training Services. Ashley, with 12 years at the company, focuses on client training programs, while Darren, a senior project engineer for 17 years, aligns training with customer needs. The company, in business for over 30 years, offers customized training tailored to specific industries and plant needs, including food and beverage, automotive, and chemical plants. They employ retired engineers with extensive experience and use an independent contractor model for instructors. The company also provides online assessments and refresher courses to ensure knowledge retention. They emphasize the importance of training to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving industry. Action Items

• [ ] Reach out to Ashley Donahue on LinkedIn to learn more about the company's services.
• [ ] Contact Darren Gray from Multi Skill Training Services at [e-mail] or on LinkedIn to discuss potential training needs.

Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

• Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their contributions.
• Scott welcomes listeners and highlights the importance of asset management, reliability, and maintenance in the industry.
• The podcast is broadcasting live from the SMRP conference in Fort Worth, Texas, showcasing the gathering of professionals solving industry challenges.
• Scott mentions the presence of Ashley and Darren from Multi-Skill Training Services, who won the booth contest.

Background of Multi-Skill Training Services

• Ashley shares her background, mentioning her 12 years with Multi-Skill Training Services and her passion for helping clients find the right training programs.
• Darren introduces himself as a senior project engineer, responsible for aligning training with customer needs, including skills training, machinery-specific operator training, and world-class maintenance.
• Darren's background includes 20 years as an engineer at Dean Foods and 17 years with Multi Skill Training Services.
• Scott and the guests discuss the importance of training in the industry, with Scott sharing his personal experience as a journeyman lineman.

Customized Training Programs

• Ashley explains how Multi-Skill Training Services customizes training programs based on job task analyses to meet specific industry needs.
• The company focuses on skills trades across various industries, starting with the food and beverage industry but expanding to other sectors.
• Darren elaborates on the customization process, detailing how they identify and address specific needs in different plants, such as electrical, power, controls, instrumentation, and VLC.
• The training is tailored to each customer's requirements, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

Engagement and Assessment Process

• Ashley describes the engagement process, where companies identify skills gaps and contact Multi Skill Training Services for customized assessments and training.
• The company conducts pre-training assessments to understand the technicians' current skill levels and tailor the training accordingly.
• Darren discusses the criteria for selecting instructors, emphasizing the need for experienced electrical or mechanical engineers with at least 25 years in manufacturing.
• Instructors undergo a...