About Our Instructors
The Construction Comedy Crew
Certified & Vetted to be 100% Funny & Informative
Your Teacher
Carmen Ciricillo
The Instructor Who Keeps You Awake (On Purpose)
Whether you are taking your CE Classes Online or at a Live Seminar, Carmen will keep you awake.
Not with coffee, but with energy, humor, and stories that make learning the requirements for license renewal surprisingly enjoyable. If you’ve taken his live seminar class before, you know people actually want to listen…and sometimes even ask him to keep talking throughout the break.
He doesn’t type “LOL” or send smiley emojis. So, if you can’t spot the humor in this bio, you definitely need to sign up!
Since 1997, Carmen has submitted his credentials and experience to the State of Florida, so that part is covered. What he focuses on is making sure you don’t suffer through the 14 hours of required education.
If you’re new, grab a seat up front. The returning students already know what’s coming. And trust us, they’ll appreciate a fresh laugh or two from your reactions.
Laws & Rules
Niesen-Price-Worthy-Campo
Don Niesen
David Worthy
John Campo
At every live seminar, the two-hour “Laws & Rules” section is taught by a Florida attorney from the law firm Niesen-Price-Worthy-Campo. All these instructors are board certified by the Florida Bar as experts in Construction Law. They have been helping Carmen educate contractors every year since 2007. Learn more about these fine lawyer instructors at www.npw-law.com
Worker’s Compensation
Duke Mills
Voted the #1 Workers’ Compensation Broker in the Country by WorkComp Central, He serves as a complete resource for contractors seeking smarter strategies in commercial insurance and premium recovery. Duke delivers actionable insights into classification codes, experience mods, and audit overcharges—contributing to over $25 million returned to contractors. If you’re looking to reduce general liability, auto and workers comp costs, recover overpaid Insurance costs, or earn CE credits, Duke brings real-world expertise that helps contractors protect their bottom line.
Publications & Webinars
- “Contractors Survival to Wrap Ups, OCIP and CCIPS”
- “Premium Recovery and a Forensic Approach to Workers’ Comp Audits”
- “Contractor Magazine, Modern Steel and Snips Publications”
- “Immigration Enforcement Encounters – What to Do if ICE Shows Up” (webinar)
- “OSHA Initiatives – Know Your Rights when OSHA Shows Up” (webinar)
Construction Economics
Paul Ciambriello
Paul Ciambriello, formerly with Guignard Company has taken on a new role as Senior Contract Underwriting Manager with Merchants Bonding Company.
Paul teaches the Construction Economics Portion of the Course, bringing his 33 years of experience & knowledge of the Florida economy including long term Economic Trends in Construction.
Paul also offers our students useful information on the current economic and building trends throughout the State of Florida as well as on a countrywide basis. You can contact Paul with any questions at pciambriello@merchantsbonding.com
Worker’s Compensation
Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown-Owner of Charlie Brown & Associates is a full-service Insurance agency a One Stop Shop! Their focus is to point out the gaps in Subcontractor’s coverages, so those claims don’t end up hitting your policies!
They will help you with limitations, exclusions, and sub limits in policies and to make sure their clients understand the coverages and its limitations within their own policies.
For your Contractor Insurance Solutions, see www.brownandassociates.org. Please mention you saw him in Carmen’s CE Class! At Charlie Brown & Associates, working with us never costs you any money, but not working with us could cost you plenty!