Our Company

                                                     
                                   
PRESIDENT                                                Paul@wetzelservices.com 
Paul Wetzel, M.Ed., is an experienced classroom teacher and the President of Wetzel Services.  He has been working with foreign business leaders since 1996.  Paul received his Masters in Education from Clemson University in 1991, where he researched methods of teaching English as a Second Language. 


  

VICE PRESIDENT                                                Valerie@wetzelservices.com
Valerie Wetzel joined Wetzel Services in 2002 with over 14 years experience in manufacturing, human resources, training, quality assurance, customer service, and supply management in the textile industry. Valerie graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1987 with a degree in Industrial Management.   
                                                                                               
                              

RELOCATION DIRECTOR                                      Tracy@wetzelservices.com
Tracy Smoak received a Bachelor of Arts degree in German Language and Secondary Education from the Clemson University in 1993. During her studies she also received a Certificate of International Study from the University of Trier in Germany. After teaching high school, Tracy joined Wetzel Services in 1999 as the English Language Director. Her experience working with international clients led Tracy to her current role as the Relocation Director.                  
                                                                                                                                        

LANGUAGE TRAINING DIRECTOR                            Erin@wetzelservices.com
Erin Maughon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Certification in Latin American Studies from Wofford College. During her undergraduate studies, she taught English as a Second Language in La Plata, Argentina. Erin joined Wetzel in 2003 with experience in manufacturing, human resources, and sales. She received her Master of Arts degree in Teaching Spanish at Winthrop
University.                                                                                                                                                                         

OFFICE MANAGER                                              Angelika@wetzelservices.com 
Angelika Kiff is a native of Tuebingen, Germany and has lived in the US since 1989.  She received her business degree from the Kaufmaennische Berufsschule in Tuebingen.  Angelika joined Wetzel Services in 2005 with experience as an Executive Assistant in manufacturing and as a Human Resource Assistant in software and consulting. 

 

                                        OFFICE SUPPORT                                          Christine@wetzelservices.com 
                                        Christine Ritter joined Wetzel Services in 2006.  She holds a degree as a secretary
                                        for foreign languages and translation in English and French and is one of two native
                                        German speakers on our staff.                                                                                                               

LANGUAGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR                      Rebecca@wetzelservices.com
              *Currently on Leave
Rebecca Strickler has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in Ancient Languages. While in her undergraduate program Rebecca studied Spanish, Koine Greek, and Classical Hebrew. Her Master's degree, from the University of South Carolina, is in Linguistics, with concentrations in Second Language Acquisition and Sociolinguistics. She also holds a graduate certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language. Rebecca's teaching background began in China where she taught English as a Second Language in Shanghai. Before becoming a Language Director, Rebecca taught English and Spanish for Wetzel Services.  

OUR INSTRUCTORS
Wetzel has over 20 full and part-time language instructors. Many have lived or taught in other countries - Germany, France, Japan, Italy, Mexico, and China, to name a few. Most are fluent in at least one foreign language. Some hold advanced degrees in the field of language science or education. All are skilled, qualified, experienced teachers with a passion for language - and for people.