About
STL USA
STL USA is a part of the Cresto Group of companies. Originally founded in the UK over 20 years ago as a subsidiary of Safety Technology, we launched in the US in 2012.
Building the future energy workforce
STL USA helps energy companies build skilled, reliable technician workforces through comprehensive hiring, training and consulting services that ensure safety, efficiency, and lasting success.
STL USA have a huge wealth of experience to draw from, gained through training technicians across the world. USA operations currently include multiple training sites in Texas as well as onsite training across the country to support the fast-growing sector, powered by our state-of-the-art mobile trianing unit.
Our Mission
To deliver the most comprehensive and highest quality workforce solutions for the energy in the USA.
AT STL USA we are accutely concious of the future demands the energy industry will create. That’s why our mission is driven by quality, ensuring we help create a workforce that can meet those future challenges head on, and not only succeed, exceed!
Our Team
Meet Our Training Powerhouse.
The highest quality training delivered by world-class trainers. 30+ years up tower experience, 15+ years teaching experience – the perfect combination.
Ben Dickens - CEO
Kayce Baucom - VP Finance
Colby Berry - Head of Technical
Cody Ramos - Head of Safety
Craig Griffin - Head of Operations
Dave Baucom - Director of Business Development
Jerry Rodriguez - Onsite Training Lead
John McInnes - Compliance Specialist
Keyon Demas - Trainer
Micaela Velasquez - Inventory Specialist
Mike Hrivnak - WindStart Lead
Ragnar Hartzheim - Sales
Rick Gibson - Trainer
Tommy Smith - Trainer
Zach Davis - Trainer
Mike Garcia - Trainer
Martin Lewis - Trainer
Dillyn Lewis - Trainer
Gary Gibson - Trainer
Ethan Lawhon - Trainer
(Rescue, First Aid & Fire Safety)
Excellent rescue, first aid, and fire safety training from Jerry. 10/10 definitely recommend.
(GWO ART & BRT plus Lifeline Series Training)
I did BRT, ART, and lifeline training over the past 2 weeks. All of the instructors, Tommy, Zach, Noah, Jeremy and Joseph, did an amazing job! See you guys in 2 years!
(GWO Combined)
All trainers are very knowledgeable! Great training been through 2 other gwo trainings with different companies and I feel more confident going through STL than ever!!
(GWO Basic Safety Training Course)
Great courses, and engagement. The best training facility I’ve been to.
Our Clients
Working across the entire wind energy ecosystem.
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