Collision Repair Technology

Faculty

Lonnie Barnes

Collision Repair Instructor

barnesl@iecc.edu

618-395-7777, ext. 2510

Lonnie Barnes has served as the instructor for Olney Central College's Collision Repair Technology Program since 2018.

A graduate of the program, he brings more than 28 years of auto body experience to the classroom. Barnes had previously been employed at Probst Auto Body. During his career, Barnes has worked as a body and refinish technician, office manager and production manager at various shops. He also holds a number of industry-related certifications.

Teaching is a natural fit for Barnes. A longtime member of the Greenup Fire Department, he serves as an explorer advisor training and assisting the department’s junior members.

Barnes sees an overwhelming need for collision repair and other technical programs which can provide students with the skills needed to enter the workforce without a four-year degree.

“Olney is one of only a few collision repair programs in the area," Barnes said." I chose to become an instructor because I want to see it go forward. Collision repair is a good field to get into and make a good living.”