JLG’s ice hockey architect, Randy Lieberg, is now officially licensed as a Certified Ice Technician (CIT).
Professional designation, recognized by the National Hockey League (NHL), CIT is the most highly regarded professional designation for ice rink operations professionals. To achieve the CIT, an individual must complete and pass Basic Arena Refrigeration (BAR), Ice Making and Painting Technologies (IMPT) and Ice Maintenance and Equipment Operation (IMEO). While there are 598 individuals that have completed the CIT curriculum since 2000, there are just 330 current CIT’s (those individuals that have recertified every 5 years).