Authorized Trainers

Buddy Rhodes Qualified Artisans and staff are currently teaching one, two and three day workshops at their home base studios and at distributors nationwide.

Technical Support Manager and Certified Trainer Matt Mondini is a California College of Arts and Crafts graduate who has been working for Buddy since 1994. Matt is closely familiar with all the processes in Buddy’s Studio and can answer any question about our product line or provide problem solving tips for projects created with Buddy Rhodes materials. Featured in both of Buddy’s instructional videos, he has extensive knowledge of materials, forming, mixing, colors, reinforcement, finishing techniques, sealing, and maintenance.

Buddy Rhodes Artisan Zac Coletti offers 1 day introductory classes as well as multiple day comprehensive and advanced topics at distributor’s stores across the country. Zac has trained at Buddy Rhodes Studio in the comprehensive and advanced workshops, and is regarded as one of the leading concrete artisans in the country.

Buddy Rhodes Artisan Heriberto (Beto) Esquivel was Buddy's foreman for many years, pioneered BR Countertop Training Class instruction, and started his own successful pre-cast company, Concrete Concepts and Design, in Richmond, California. Now returning to help lead a joint venture, Beto will head the BR Pre-Cast Division, and serve as the BR On-Site Construction Consultant.

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