Now in its third year, the Piney Woods Corrosion Short Course is dedicated to bringing top-tier, hands-on training and certification opportunities to regions where access to specialized corrosion education is limited—specifically, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and East Texas.
More than a one-time event, the short course is designed to support long-term professional growth through structured, multi-level course tracks that encourage attendees to return year after year. With a focus on real-world application and high-quality certification pathways, it’s where corrosion professionals come to sharpen skills, earn credentials, and stay ahead in the field.
In 2025, we were proud to see that 50% of our attendees were owner/operators—underscoring the event’s wide industry relevance and its role in connecting technicians, supervisors, and integrity pros across all levels. This unique mix reflects our continued commitment to bridging gaps and building lasting connections across the corrosion community.
Advancing Corrosion Education
Piney Woods Committee
Andrew Johnson, Synergy Construction
Founding Member | Mississippi Representative
Josh Gurney, Synergy Construction
Founding Member | Mississippi Representative
Josh Rodgers, Williams Companies
Founding Member | Louisiana Representative
Robert Adams, BK Corrosion
Founding Member | Texas Representative.
Preston Meek, Boardwalk Pipelines
Founding Member | Louisiana Representative
Jansen Ferrill, Pipeline Compliance Services
Committee Member | East Texas Representative
OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to empower field technicians by building a technician-led community that provides comprehensive education, hands-on training, impactful membership benefits, and accessible, self-funded scholarships. We are committed to advancing careers, raising industry standards, and fostering long-term growth and support.
PINEY WOODS CORROSION COURSE IS IN SUPPORT OF
A portion of proceeds from all Piney Woods Corrosion Course activities benefit CTA’s mission to support the growth of our technician-led association — funding education, hands-on training, impactful membership benefits, and self-funded scholarships for technicians in the field.