Instructor Credentials

Patricia Adams

Patricia Adams works for Border States Electric. She is a lighting and control specialist working with account managers, end users, and electrical utilities to specify, evaluate, and design projects. Previously she worked 17 years for Holophane Lighting calling on specifiers, end users, and electrical distributors. Patricia earned her Lighting Certified (LC) certificate from the Illuminating Engineering Society North America. She lives in Wichita and has responsibility for the Kansas and Western Missouri area.

Pete Albea
University of Cincinnati (1994-1998)
Siemens Building Technologies - 1999-2009
   HVAC Parts Coordinator
   HVAC/Fire Service Sales
Control Service Company - 2009-2011
   Lighting Controls Sales
Nu-Calgon - 2011-Current
   Account Manager
   Proficient in HVAC/R chemicals

Ted Antony

Excels in identifying plumbing parts and problems, and is knowledgeable on domestic water heaters and industrial valves

Bob Arnold

Ductless Manager - Goodman Mfg

Mark Baker

Factory trainer

Angelo Balistreri

Sales manager with Prier

Brian Ballard

Brian is a journeyman sheet metal worker with 21 years experience.  He has been a full time welder for 12 years, and a part time welding/industrial sheet metal instructor for Local 29's JATC for the last 7 years.

Cal Berry

cfm Distributors
 Former Vice-president of Sales and Marketing for cfm Distributors with 29 years
experience in the HVAC industry.
 Double graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in English and Education.
 Teaches courses on commercial and residential load calculations and duct design,
financial management for the HVAC contractor, and marketing tools and methods
for the small business owner.
 Guest lecturer for the Air Conditioning Contractors Association – Kansas City
Chapter, The Kansas Heating and Cooling Association – Wichita, and the
Johnson County, Ks Continuing Education program.
 Has taught over 5000 students in these courses and others over the past 29 years

Fred Berry

Fred Berry started with Johnson Controls in 1986 and has been the Product Manager for Large Tonnage Chiller and Electronic Products.  In these roles, Fred was responsible for the development of the OptiView chiller control panel and the unit mounted Variable Speed Drive for centrifugal chillers as well as product development and applications requirements for the York screw and centrifugal chiller products.  He is currently the East Region Chiller Product Manager for Chiller Products, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls supporting the York brand.  Fred is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and the US Navy Nuclear Power Program, and served aboard fast attack submarines.

Sean Blachford

MOEN Territory Manager 20 years

Member of AIA, ASID
MOEN certified CEU trainer.

Kyle Blackwell

Kyle has been a Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker for the last 7 years, and has been an instructor for the Local 29 Apprenticeship Training Facility for the last 3 years.  Kyle has also been recognized as the SMOHIT Safety Champion for Local 29's Training Facility.

Robert "Bob" Blume

Work experience 40 plus years: Frito-Lay, Parker Hannifan, ConAgra, Aramark (Maintenance Services), Midco Plastics

Teaching experience 32 plus years:
Manhattan Area Tech College, Salina Area Tech College, and HutchCC plus numerous companies including those listed above. Coordinator of the Automation Engineering Technology Program at Hutchinson Community College.

Darrell Boger

Owner of Code Consulting Services, Park City, Kansas

Credentials: Darrell Boger is a Master Mechanical and Plumbing artisan, Certified Mechanical Inspector, Certified Plumbing Inspector, Certified Combination Inspector, Certified Electrical Inspector, Certified Building Inspector, Certified Plans Examiner, States of Kansas and Iowa Certified Codes Instructor, Certified Disaster Assessment Inspector, Certified Backflow Tester, Certified Flood Plain Manager, Chairman of the South Central Kansas Chapter of IAPMO, and has over 41 years in the construction industry.

Robert Borchert

National Training Supervisor for Rinnai Corporation.

Tankless Manufacturer trainer for 15 + years

Professional svc technition, 20 years plus experience with tankless water heaters

Jim Borneman

40 yrs experience in the irrigation industry, 34 for those years in education.  Former Director of education for the irrigation Association.  Hold CLIA, CIC, and CID steps 1-4

Rory Brammell

Service Pipefitter
Rory has 22 years in the industry and is a member of the Pipe fitters Local Union 533. He has experience working on package units, computer room units, screw chillers, centrifugal chillers, evaporator/condensing chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, boilers, frequency drives and pumps of various sizes.
Relevant Experience
•       Sprint
•       Olathe Medical Center
•       Catalent
•       Children’s Mercy Hospital
•       Saint Luke’s Health Systems
•       Mastercard
Years of Experience
•       20 Years with P1 Group
•       22 Years in the Industry

Education/Training
•       5-year Apprenticeship (Local 533)
•       Electrical Mechanical Degree from NEK Vo-Tek
Certifications
•       UA Star Certified
•       Patterson Kelley Boiler Factory Certified
•       Laars Boiler Factory Certified
•       ABB  VFDs
•       Eaton Cutler Hammer VFDs
•       Liebert HVAC System

Richard Bricker
Credentials: Senior Technical Trainer, Navien America. Midwest regional field technician for 3 years. Course instructor 2 years. Formerly HVAC contractor licensed in the State of Oklahoma, 10 years.

Amy Brownlow

Specification Sales for Convergence
Approved Lutron instructor, Rep for Lutron and 25 years’ experience in the electrical industry.

Wade Bryant

Account Executive
Federated Insurance – Association Risk Management Services

Mike Buck
•Plumbing and Mechanical Industry for 35+ Years
•Master Plumber
•Plumbing Contractor for 27 Years
•Viega District Manager
•Viega Certified Training Instructor

Clarence Burkhalter

Johnson Controls Division Service Director

QUALIFICATIONS AND STRENGTHS: More than 37 years of combined experience in commercial and industrial HVAC project management sales and customer service–providing comprehensive organizational skills, demonstrated project leadership ability and managerial strengths in the following areas of expertise:

•       Team-Building, Mentoring and Employee Training/Development
•       Complex Facility HVAC Commissioning and Systems Integration
•       Power and Safety Systems Certification
•       Building Automation and Design
•       Contract Negotiation and Compliance Management
•       Proficiency using MS Windows, Office. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Johnson Controls/York International, Chiller Team Manager/ Service PM/ CUE Regional Tech Manager (2004 thru Present)- 
•       Provide quality services that ensure customer satisfaction and customer relationship retention and growth. Coordinate all business activities of the area office including administration of expenses, payroll, warranties, invoicing, payables, receivables, assets and inventories. 
•       Control labor and material resources to achieve margin objectives.  Plan and manage the day-to-day service operations to fulfill commercial service requirements.  Ensure contractual obligations are being met while maximizing profitability.  Schedule, supervise, coach and motivate the technician workforce.
•       Responsible for Training and Technical support for the North West Region.
Factory Service Representative - York Master Technician Rating (1992 thru 1997)
•       Oversee the startup and development of warranty and support services for industrial and commercial equipment sold through the York sales office.  Maintained high level of customer service and with extensive experience in critical cooling systems. 

GATEWAY, INC. - Facility Manager (2000 thru 2004)
•       Manage facility infrastructure and building maintenance for UPS, generator, electrical distribution and HVAC systems. Negotiate and manage all vendor contracts for compliance and quality performance.     
•       Managed multiple build-out and installation projects–new UPS and FM 200 fire safety  systems 
•       Recipient of Gateway Customer Service Awards (2000-2004)

CS GROUP- Sales and Project Manager (1997 thru 2000)
•       Responsible for building automation design and sales, project management and service. Supervised service technicians, vendors and subcontractors.  Serviced the Richards-Zeta product line.

TACON MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS - Service Manager/Project Manager (1980 thru 1992)
•       Full service mechanical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial projects. Managed all aspects of construction startup and building commissioning. Designed and managed the installation of service replacement projects. Investigated equipment failures for insurance and warranty claims.
•       Recipient of the Tacon Employee of the Year Award for 4 consecutive years (1989 to 1992)

EDUCATION AND AFFILATIONS:
BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY-Bachelor of Arts Leadership (2004)
SAN JACINTO JUNIOR COLLEGE - Associate of Applied Science – HVAC design     

Scott Butkovich

I have been in the industry since 1981. I became a Master Plumber in 1987. In 1989 I Achieved my Master Mechanical license. That same year I started my own business. I sold the company in 2008 and started a Mechanical team for Ball’s foods In KC, and serviced 34 grocery stores. I serviced commercial roof top HVAC units as well as unitary systems and Mini splits. I became their Director of Store Development in 2011. I retired from there in early 2018. In September of 2018 I accepted the position of product specialist with Ferguson Enterprise HVAC. I have been a customer with Ferguson since their acquisition of US Supply so technically I have been a loyal customer for 38 years. In the past year I have become a certified TSA (Technical Service Advisor) and a DQI ( Dealer Qualified Instructor) for Fujitsu General. Also in this time I personally  built a technical training center in Lenexa KS.

Bob Carpenter

Certified master plumber – eight years of industry experience.

ASSE certified Backflow Instructor and Proctor

Green Plumber’s Training Instructor

Medical Gas Installer and Brazer

Certified UA Foreman and Job Steward

Bob is active in the GA State Inspectors Association and PHCC, and is a member of ASSE, ASPE, ICC, and IAPMO

Clint Carter

O'Connor Employee 2014-Present
1993 Maize Kansas
General Study
Diploma

1995 North Central Kansas Vocational School
Plumbing, Heating and Air
ICE Core Certified / Diploma

1999 Local #29 Sheet Metal Union
Mechanical Journeyman
License / Diploma / Welding Certifications

2015 VRF Certified Trainer – I.R. Equipment

Mechanical / HVAC – Trade History

1994 – Current
Wichita Kansas

HVAC / Mechanical Positions, titles and duties :

•       Mechanical - ductwork – design, fabrication & installation
•       Mechanical - Field supervisor
•       Mechanical / HVAC - Project manager
•       Mechanical / HVAC - Estimator
•       Mechanical - Service sales
•       Wholesale distribution territory manager
•       Ductless specialist
•       Geo specialist
•       Product trainer
•       VRF start-up & commissioning

Mike Carter

Bradford White commercial specialist

Certified commercial water heater instructor

Pam Chaffee

Water Well & Technical Support Program
Geology & Well Technology Unit/Bureau of Water
Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Dan Checri

National Sales Manager for Watts Commercial Division

Isaac Chopp

Sales-McQueeny Lock
Ten years with McQUeeny Lock as outside/inside sales

Bruce Chyka

Bruce is owner of Performance Plus Homes an Energy audit sustainability consultation company founded in 2001. Over the years the company has won awards from Energy Star for completing over 100 new home certifications in a year. The company also received recognition from the Home Performance with Energy Star program. In addition to HERS and Energy Star certifications, Bruce is a National Green Build Standard verifier, Master Mechanical Licensed, ICC code Energy Plan review and inspector and Level 1 infrared thermographer. He was the energy auditor for Osage Valley Coop in Missouri and does work for the Missouri and Kansas Low Income Housing Tax Income programs. He is a graduate of Akron University with a Master's Degree in Information Systems.

Andrew Clark

A.G.S Cloud County Community College, 2017
Andrew Clark began his college career at DeVry in Kansas City for Electrical Engineering Technology and attended for 3 semesters before transferring to Cloud County Community College for Wind Energy Technology. He completed his first year of courses including an internship with Sunflower Wind. Andrew finished his Associates Degree in General Science, Wind Energy in the summer of 2017 and started as a Wind Energy Instructor at CCCC in August of 2017. In his time as a Wind Tech, he traveled to the West Coast a lot and experienced the green culture they have there. In 2015, Andrew installed 6kw of solar panels at his home in Beloit, Ks and has since installed 8 other projects across Kansas. He also took the lead in creating the Solar Energy Technology Program in Summer of 2018 and helped secure funding for Cloud’s 200kW SunPower Project, which he is the Construction Manager. Andrew hopes to bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the Renewable Energy Technology Program at CCCC.

John Clark

Credentials: John Clark has 31 years’ experience in Commercial and Mechanical Plumbing. Member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #441 and Plumbing code instructor for 17 years. He holds master plumbing license, backflow certification, and medical gas certification. John completed 5 years’ instructor training program for the United Association. He worked at Central Air Conditioning for 30 years, and started teaching July 2016 as the full time instructor at PPATKS as the Plumbing Instructor.

Roger Coberly

Noritz Product Trainer

Lynn Coleman 

Credentials: Field Service Rep | O'Connor Co. | Wichlta, KS

1976 Entered Lansing Community College HVAC Associate Degree Program

1978 Graduated with an Associate of Science Degree Cum Laude

1977 - 1982 Owned and operated Residential Cooling & Heating sales and service of Owosso, MI

1982 - 1988 National Technical Trainer for the Coleman Co. HVAC Division

1989-2007 Territory Manager for the O'Connor Co. Wichita, Ks a Trane equipment distributor

2007 - to Present, Field Service Representative for Trane HVAC products and Technical Trainer for O'Connor Co. Wichita, KS

Adam Collier

SERVICE SUPERVISOR/COMMISSIONING AGENT
Adam has been involved in the HVAC industry for more than 22 years and has held positions from Service Technician to Service Manager. His experience from the field to the office has prepared him to oversee all types of service, maintenance and projects. Adam knows and understands all aspects of a project and ensures quality workmanship and guaranteed satisfaction for every client. 
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
12 Years with P1 Group
22 Years in the Industry

EDUCATION
•       AAS – Mathematical Studies – With Elementary Education Minor
•       Passed - National Environmental Balancing Bureau (¬¬NEBB) Technician Exam – 10 Years Experience
•       Building Trades Pipefitter Journeyman – 9 Years
•       Over 10 years field piping and systems startup experience
•       HVAC Equipment Service Supervisor – 4 Years – Wichita Div.
•       HVAC Equipment Service Supervisor – Current – St. Joseph Div.
•       OSHA 30-hour Training
•       Schneider Electric APC Factory Trained Certified on all Mission Critical Air Side Systems

ASSOCIATIONS
•       American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 
•       NEBB – Active Member Field Technician for Testing Adjusting and Balancing and Cx

Forrest Cook

Pump Specialist

Fred Crick

Fred was raised in a family HVAC business, holding an Oklahoma Mechanical License from 1984 until 2011. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Education and his Master's Degree in Vocational School from Oklahoma State. 

He taught HVAC and Refrigeration at Canadian Valley Vocational School from 1989 through 1999, leaving to run the family HVAC business from 1999-2007. 

Fred has been a Factory Authorized Field Trainer specializing in Geothermal and HVAC since 2007, the last 9 years working with BOsch Thermotechnology Group.

Kyle Cullen

Service Pipefitter
Kyle has 10 years in the industry and is a member of the Pipe fitters Local Union 533. He has experience working on package units, computer room units, screw chillers, centrifugal chillers, evaporator/condensing chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, boilers, frequency drives and pumps of various sizes.

Relevant Experience
•       K-State Olathe
•       Saint Luke’s Health Systems
•       Board of Public Utilities
•       Sprint
•       Cleveland Chiropractic College
•       Ameristar Casino
•       National Weather Service
•       Menorah Medical Center
•       Surgicenter of Johnson County
•       Midwest Transplant
Years of Experience
•       9 Years with P1 Group
•       10 Years in the Industry

Education/Training
•       Associates Degree in applied science
•       5 year apprenticeship Pipefitter local 533
Certifications
•       UA Star Certified
•       ABB Drive Startup Certified

Rory Brammell
Service Pipefitter
Rory has 22 years in the industry and is a member of the Pipe fitters Local Union 533. He has experience working on package units, computer room units, screw chillers, centrifugal chillers, evaporator/condensing chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, boilers, frequency drives and pumps of various sizes.
Relevant Experience
•       Sprint
•       Olathe Medical Center
•       Catalent
•       Children’s Mercy Hospital
•       Saint Luke’s Health Systems
•       Mastercard
Years of Experience
•       20 Years with P1 Group
•       22 Years in the Industry

Education/Training
•       5-year Apprenticeship (Local 533)
•       Electrical Mechanical Degree from NEK Vo-Tek
Certifications
•       UA Star Certified
•       Patterson Kelley Boiler Factory Certified
•       Laars Boiler Factory Certified
•       ABB  VFDs
•       Eaton Cutler Hammer VFDs
•       Liebert HVAC System

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Chris D’Amato

Credentials: Heimos Plumbing; George Heimos Owner 06/1990-1993

Worked as a laborer during the summers. Digging, shop duties, stock purchase, and inventory management.
Heimos Plumbing: George Heimos, Owner 06/1996-05/1998
Apprentice plumber through the state of OR Apprenticeship program. Worked under a journeyman plumber in residential, and commercial plumbing.
05/1998-12/1998
A-1 Speedy Plumbing
Apprentice Plumber, through the State of OR Apprenticeship Program, was in the commercial industrial division.
Bob Brandes Plumbing 01/1999-03/2001
Apprentice Plumber through the State of OR Apprenticeship Program. Completed Apprenticeship while plumbing multi-million dollar custom homes.
Scotts Plumbing; Scott Ogden Owner 4/2001-01/2006
Journeyman Plumber, acting as foreman; performing all aspects of plumbing, new construction, light commercial, remodels, and service.
Self Employed; DBA Almeda Plumbing 01/2006-Present
Manage a multifaceted plumbing shop with emphasis on quality and efficiency. Coordinating a wide range of services, from Property Management Service accounts to plumbing whole subdivisions, or providing plumbing services to the State of OR in large living facilities.

Jim Dahlin

Jim has been in the Mechanical Service Industry since 1986.  Jim has also been an instructor with Pipefitters Local #533 since 1996 instructing Advanced Refrigeration, Chiller Fundamentals, Controls and Overhaul as well as an instructor for the United Association of Plumber, Pipefitters and Service Technicians on a national level instructing magnetic levitation compressor technology. He has experience performing factory start-up, overhauls, and service on Carrier chillers and unitary equipment. He also has extensive experience servicing many other brands of centrifugal, reciprocating, rotary screw, scroll, boiler, fans, pumps and associated equipment.  He currently serves as Project Manager for P1 Group.  His duties include diagnosis, repair, and sales support of critical HVAC systems. Estimating and project management for HVAC service as well as installation and engineering.

Representative Training and System Experience:

Factory certification and training from major OEMs, including McQuay, Liebert, Carrier, Trane, York, and others.  Specialist in large tonnage chilled water and direct expansion units.  Experience includes both water and air cooled scroll, recip, screw and centrifugal systems including Danfoss Turbocor.  Also experienced on steam and hot water systems.  In depth understanding of variable speed systems, micro-controls, DDC and pneumatics.

Specific training programs include: Sandler Sales Institute, Carrier Chiller Fundamentals and Overhaul; Trane RTHA/B Chillers; Controls specialist CSI, CCN, Trane, Parker. Startup for Toshiba, Graham, ABB Frequency Drives;  Liebert Factory Training; Commtest Vibration Analysis and Rotational Balancing for ASNT.

Dave Danley
Field Service Manager, Hunter Industries

Mike Dial

State/AO Smith Water Heaters
State Factory Engineer and not only designs  both Tank and Tankless Systems also assists in the testing of the products and helps assist in factory troubleshooting when comes to Service and Warranty issues.  Has over 25 years experience when it comes to specializing in the engineering of hot water systems.

Jon Dickson

Safety, Health & Environmental Services Manager, The Builder's Association - Kansas City, MO

Robert Doran

Owner of PCETX, Fort Worth Texas, Educator and Master Plumber

Safety, Health & Environmental Services Manager, The Builder's Association - Kansas City, MO

Rick M Downie

42 years overall experience in the HVAC field.  HVAC specific experience includes all types of residential from boilers and forced air to geothermal heat pumps and accessories. Commercial includes refrigeration and air conditioning (direct expansion) to 100 ton, boilers, cooling towers, VAV, accessories, etc. Direct hands on training development and presentation from 2007 to present.
2017 Runner up for TRAINER OF THE YEAR by THE NEWS
https://www.achrnews.com/articles/135674-rick-downie-earns-runner-up-in-best-trainer-competition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bard Manufacturing Company                                                      October 2015 – to present
Manager of Technical Education                                   Develop and present technical training
Bard Manufacturing Company Corporate trainer for internal and external customers:
•       Work with engineering, technical services and sales departments to find customer training needs, create, develop and present focused training.
•       Implemented on-line training program hosted on HeatSpring website
•       Provide 35 to 50 live training presentations per year for Bard Manufacturing Company
•       Create and produce training videos for Bard’s website
•       Present to a wide range of audiences including Engineers, Architects, Factory Reps, Distributors, Contractors, Installers, Service Techs and internal engineers, lab technicians, customer service reps and sales staff.
•       Topics vary by customer request and range from basic electricity to programmable logic controls and communications. Delivery varies by audience type and skill level.

Consumers Energy, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Bay Central                         November 2007 – September  2014
ASP Tech Coach / Field Operations / Technical Trainer   Local business owner for ASP operations group
•       Subject matter expert (SME) for both HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and Electricity
•       Provide mentoring and direct technical support for 42 Technicians in Oakland and distant part time (phone) support for up to 250 across the company
•       Wrote several technical articles for safety and training based on field observations and experience
•       I present regularly at weekly meetings for safety and technical items
•       Collaborated with the Joint Gas Training Committee on development of an HVAC training curriculum
•       Team lead on class development  and co-authored technical classes and lesson plans including;
o       Basic electricity 1 & 2
o       Heating including all efficiencies, footprints, types, airflow, duct sizing, combustion air requirements
o       Air conditioning including R22, R410a, superheat, sub cooling, airflow requirements
o       Included components, diagnosis and troubleshooting for all the above
o       Water heaters, all makes and models including; standard atmospheric vent, power vent, direct vent, FVIR, tankless and hybrid with a heat pump
o       All classes included hands on training with the electric, heating and air conditioning utilizing extensive hands on.
o       Training for technicians and other Tech Coaches and supervisors.
•       Designed, negotiated equipment prices, ordered material and supervised lab installations.
•       Efficiently utilize Microsoft office including Outlook, Word, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint. Also proficient in Lotus Notes and SAP in the customer service side and “back office”
•       Developed  several complete training classes and presented these classes to several hundred employee’s
•       Managed Bay Central regional gas service / HVAC workforce including all operational aspects from performance evaluations utilizing many metrics to gauge efficiencies and performance.
o       union employee's supervision
o       mentoring and training
o       working within the contract
o       Time and expense approval
o       worked within the constructive discipline process
o       focused on safety daily
o       completed many field visits to assist techs as needed and assure safe work habits were used
o       completed performance evaluations and reviews with employees
o       collaborated with techs on inventory utilization and acquisition
o       reviewed fleet requirements and upgraded as needed and budget allowed
o       collaborated with the scheduling department and worked closely with dispatchers to assure customer satisfaction, cost efficiency and safety were all met routinely
o       worked to establish a budget and remain within the guidelines
o       supervised 21 techs in Bay Central across 6 headquarters
o       worked with customers on problem jobs and as the business owner for the Appliance Service Plan in the region.
•       Selected, scheduled and follow through of many projects, including but not limited to;
o       Initiated, presented a business case, set up the project and continue to monitor it (1.25M annual OEM parts project). This includes complete development of all processes and operating designs and implementation
o       Continue to develop and implement new parts distribution process’s and work with the parts department to improve on the overall inventory and distribution process. Including but not limited to negotiating prices, logistics and billing procedures
o       Working with the Energy Operations re-organization team to totally redesign Energy operations for the best possible customer experience
o       Develop and write many job aids for various areas throughout the organization.
o       Member of different committee’s
•       Direct, supervise and evaluate employee’s performance
•       Develop, revise and change operational process’s as needed in ASP field operations
•       Review the cost of goods sold utilizing excel spreadsheet and evaluating;
o       Labor, material and loadings and comparing them against the budget and looking for trends, both positive and negative
o       Continually look at cost per call utilizing data available from SAP
o       Looking at year over year costs for patterns and trends
o       Review contractor cost per call and compare with the budget
•       Manage outside vendors (contractors), includes managing the cost per call as well as the level of service provided and customer satisfaction level
•       Partner with other departments in order to achieve overall customer satisfaction
o       Work with call center reps to achieve order flow and positive customer experience
o       Collaborate with the scheduling and dispatch areas for proper routing and timing of technicians
o       Work with Consumer Affairs to resolve any complaints or issues that customers bring forward
o       Work with damage claims to investigate and resolve claims if possible
o       Collaborate with gas service to utilize shared labor resources
•       Continue to maintain State Of Michigan mechanical contractors license (since 1990)
•       EPA certified for all types of refrigerant handling
•       Represented CE on many small claims court issues

Interstate Heating and Cooling                                           May 1990 – October 2007
Owner Operator- President (president when converted to C corp.)
•       Founder of Interstate Heating and Cooling
•       Wrote the original business plan and presented it to a local bank which resulted in establishing a commercial line of credit necessary to start and expand the company
•       Provided the Michigan mechanical License for Interstate Heating and Cooling
•       Obtained licenses in several cities as required
•       Managed the day to day business, all inclusive
•       Installed a computer network with database information tracking technology (personally)
•       Propelled the company into growth through quality service and marketing strategy
•       Prepared, presented and sold many commercial and residential HVAC systems at all dollar amounts up to a purchase order from  Consumers Energy for $1,000,000.00
•       Worked with many builders and private owners to design and build specialty equipment for residential, commercial and process equipment  throughout Michigan and the surrounding states
•       Continually Analyzed costs and trends while looking to improve operational financial fitness
•       Technical assistance for all service and installation employees
•       Monitored and controlled inventory and material expenses
•       Negotiated contracts with outside vendors, suppliers and customers
•       Acquired all capital assets including trucks, equipment and facility
•       Directed and supervised up to 16 company employees and hired from the local union for larger projects
•       Negotiated with various local unions
•       Hired qualified experienced technicians
•       Complied with all state and federal labor guidelines
•       Established a 401K plan (employer contribution) and paid health and life benefits for employee’s
•       Prepared payroll and tax documents for accountant
•       Provided marketing through multiple media usage including, but not limited to, telephone books, newspapers (daily and weekly), Flyers, radio, television and trade shows
•       Interpret Industry trends and adjust marketing accordingly
•       Completed many of the problem service calls and assisted on installations
•       Provided weekly training sessions for employees depending on information tracking trends in the field
•       Continued field service and installation supervision for residential and commercial

Diamond Mechanical services                                                    January 1989 – April 1990
Installation and Service Manager       
•       Managed all aspects of the  commercial and residential HVAC installations and service field operations
•       Planned projects and reviewed progress and completion.
•       Scheduled jobs
•       Conducted field visits to direct Employees and order or design custom materials.
•       Assist with inventory control, logistics and acquisition
•       Supervised employee’s in the installation and service departments
•       Many field visits to assist on challenging jobs
•       Presented training for employees based on field trends and challenges
•       Presented sales presentations directly to builders, residential and commercial customers.
•       Design and layout residential and commercial HVAC systems
•       Constant communication with customers regarding their needs and service
•       Provide “on the job” training when necessary
•       Utilized sub-contractors to provide lifts for commercial jobs via cranes and helicopters

Holly Gardens Treatment Center                                  January 1985 to December 1988
Assistant Program Director
•       Managed the non-clinical daily operations of a 104 bed residential alcohols and drug abuse treatment program including Maintenance, housekeeping, security, food service and purchasing
•       Responsible for assuring compliance with state and local regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, Environmental health and state and local fire authorities
•       Active member of the board of directors
•       Consulted with the dietician and made recommendations to the board of directors
•       Physical plant Subject Matter Expert
•       Managed many in house and contracted projects
•       Negotiated contracts with outside vendors and suppliers
•       Directed maintenance and construction projects in house
•       Supervised employees, administrative, housekeeping, security, maintenance and dietary
•       Reviewed physical plant operation and budget frequently and continued looking for trends and possible improvements
•       Planned long term and short term projects for the physical plant

EDUCATION       Washtenaw Community college 12 credit hours (general)
        Lansing Community college 10 credit hours (HVAC)
        Northwood University 64 credit hours (business mgmt.)

LICENSES:       State of Michigan Mechanical license holder (1990 to 2018)

SEMINARS & CONTINUING EDUCATION
BIT training certificate, Consumers Energy (Instructor Training class)
Esco HVACR electrical training certificate
 LG appliance training certificate I & II
Carrier Infinity Systems I & II training certificate
Luxaire Training certificate
Bryant Plus 90 Training certificate
LG 7, 8, 9, gas service, Consumers Energy
Many other courses and seminars

Awards
2017 Runner up for TRAINER OF THE YEAR by THE NEWS
https://www.achrnews.com/articles/135674-rick-downie-earns-runner-up-in-best-trainer-competition

Jerry Drew

Account Manager for McQueeny-Lock
Elkay Manufacturer's Rep for over 20 years

Richard F Drinnen JR

Credentials: Former Local 441 instructor certified through the UA and Washtenaw Community college.

Travis DurRee

Travis is co-owner of HVAC Sales Inc., which is a 28 year old independent rep agency covering 5 states.  Travis has been with HVAC Sales for 9 years and previous to that worked for Charleston Inc. (HVAC Wholesaler)  for 7 years.In that role worked with numerous manufacturers to provide informational and technical training to contractors and installers of HVAC products.  During his time at Charleston he was a HACCA member and sat on the vendor council committee for 2 years.
Travis is recognized as a trainer by the city of Omaha, Lincoln NE and Wichita Ks to provide continuing ed credits.  He is a member of HARDI.  In addition serves on several Rep councils committees, of manufacturers of which he represents. 

Dave Dye

Mersen Regional Sales Manager - Electrical Power

Chuck Edds

Business Analyst for HE Williams
AIA Approved Speaker/Instructor

Ghassan F. Elkhatib

14 years as professional engineer in over 40 states. Currently Systems Application Specialist for Air Fixture Company in Kansas City, KS.

Patrick Enderson

B-Line manufacture representative, owner of CK Dorman Co. Trained at Bradford White's training facility in Middleville, Michigan.

Pat has been a regional rep for Bradford White Manufacturing for over 20 years. He has been formally trained by Bradford to provide education on their product to contractors and wholesalers.

Ryan Epstein

Outside Sales for Johnson-White Sales
Approved Jomar Valve Instructor

Cade Fagg

Sales Manager for HE Williams
Approved AIA Instructor

10+ years' experience in the lighting industry

Chuck Falkenberg Sr

Credentials: Representing ADA fixtures since inception of the Federal Act. 41 years consulting with specifying engineers through out Kansas.

Brian Firestone

Brian is a Denver-based energy efficiency specialist specializing in Insulation, project management and technical training for builders, designers, contractors and consumers. 
After discovering a love for building science, Brian soon realized the incredible opportunity with our aging infastructure and continues to share his education and experiences with builders, contractors, and owners.
Brian holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science degree in EPM (Environmental Policy and Management) with concentration on Energy and Sustainability from the University of Denver.
Brian is an independent contractor, concentrating on progect management, technical training, and account management for Applegate Insulation, founded in 1978, Applegate Insulation is the worldwide leader in cellulose insulation with eight manufacturing facilities in the United States.

Paul Flora

•       41 years of experience in HVAC industry in service, installation, business ownership

•       Service Manager for cfm Distributors for 13 years
•       Has taken over 80 York and other HVAC manufacturers training courses
•       Written and taught over 166 cfm Distributors service training courses to an estimated 4800 students
•       Johnson County, KS continuing education instructor
•       York Service Manager of the Year 6 times
•       York Distinguished Trainer Award
•       York Instructor Continuing Education training every year for 10 years (required to teach York service courses)

Brian Foldery

Key Account Manager for Major Projects with 3M Corporation

Certified instructor/installer for 3M

Paul Giddens

BUSINESS DEGREE

Numerous  Certificates for classes completed in Mechanical Trade

BUSINESS OWNER
1968/1988
Mechanical Construction  Company
Work Performed
Design Build
Roofing
HVAC
Plumbing
Held License in Construction, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC
REGIONAL MANAGER
1988/2009
Air Conditioning Distributor

50 YEARS IN ALL FACETS OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES 
Heating and Air Conditioning
Plumbing
Electrical 
Building / Res / Comm 
10 years teaching  CEU (Master Mechanical) Johnson County Comm. College
5 Years teaching Master Mechanical Sheet Metal Local 2 & 77 
21 Years teaching classes in the Mechanical field for Contractors 
10 years teaching class through PHCC
28 Total years teaching Mechanical codes
On approved list to teach mechanical codes for Johnson county
 Past member ASHRAE 
 Past member ACCA

Ed Giesen

Over 20 years experience with electric motors and drives. Factory Training in Drive Set-Up and Application

Robert Giesen

Credentials: Robert Giesen was born and educated in Wichita, Kansas, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree from Friends University in 1963. He taught Vocational Education after graduation, and started B & B Electric Motor Co. on October 1, 1969. He has been in the industry for 55 years, and president/owner of B & B Electric Motor Co. for 45 years. He is a past president of several associations and organizations, which include, Heart of America Chapter of EASA, Electrical Trades Advisory Council for the Wichita Area Technical College, and the Business Advisory Council for the Wichita area Workforce Center. He serves as a director or trustee of several organizations, and served six years as International Director for the Electrical Apparatus Service Association a worldwide trade association of electric motor shop owners. He is currently a member of the Wichita Area IV Workforce Alliance Board and a member of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thomas V. Gobin

President GAS Products Sales
33 years natural gas industry: Operations, R&D, contractor & Sales/Technical Support

Doug Graham

SharkTech Trainer and Coordinator for SharkTech Canada,

More than twenty years of sales, marketing and training knowledge in the industry. His core market experience includes working with Wholesale, Retail, and Hardware channels. 

Will Grauberger

cfm Distributors
816-842-5400
Will Grauberger is the field service supervisor and training instructor for cfm distributors.
Will has HVAC field experience dating back to 2010 and has conducted more than 15
training classes in the past 2 years
Will has achieved many accomplishments in his career.
• 2 years of HVAC Tech School at Herndon Career Center Raytown Mo
• Universal EPA certification
• HEAT Plus certification
• Propane Gas Association certification
• NATE Certifications in – Airflow, Heat Pump, Air conditioning, Gas Furnace
• York/JCI Factory Authorized Start up and Commissioning certified
• York/JCI Train the Trainer certified (Certified to present Factory Training
Programs)
• Verasys controls Start up and Commissioning certified
• Daikin RLC Troubleshooting and Commissioning certified
• Hitachi VRF Start up and Commissioning Certified.
In addition to teaching classes for contractors Will also conducts field site visits and
factory authorized commissioning of HVAC equipment from many different
manufacturers.

Alan Griffing

Has been in the HVAC/R industry for over 30 years, Numerous Certifications, including EPA certified, Nate Proctor, Technical Service adviser for ICP, IBR Boiler certified. Has done training across the Midwest, in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. On numerous products including Heil, Bosch, Gree, Gooman and Amana.

Aaron Griggs

Aaron is a member of Trane's technical service training team. He was a service technician before becoming a trainer. Today, he travels the United States teaching courses for Trane technicians and customers.

Mark Groening

Central Regional Sales Manager of Liberty Pumps. Mark does product training for Liberty throughout the Midwest Region for rep agencies, wholesalers, and contractors.

Ron C. Gulley

Completed apprenticeship with Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 in 1970.
Taught HVAC schools for KCMO votech, JATC Local 2, Carrier, Bryant and Rheem Distributors.
Teaches ACCA and Smacna curriculum..
Retired member of ASHRAE, ACCA, NFPA, and ICC.
Taught classes registered with PHCC from 2003.

Jerry D Hackney

- Has 35 + years of experience in the construction inspection and testing field for commercial and residential structures.  
- Certified RESNET Trainer/Instructor
- BPI (Building Performance Institute) Proctor/Instructor and Certified Professional
- Performs home inspections
- Performs 3rd party energy inspections for Energy Star
- Member of multiple professionally related organizations
- IECC Energy Inspector
- Level II Thermographer
- College instructor at Dallas Community College
- Previous USGBC GREEN RATER

Roger Hailey

Roger Hailey joined Emerson Climate Technologies as an Educational Services Training consultant in March, 2013.  A 1970 graduate of Rankin Technical College's HVAC/R program in St. Louis, Missouri.  Roger has been involved in various aspects of refrigeration.

Rod Hampton

Rod became a Residential Real Estate Appraiser and remained in this field for approximately 30 years. During the time he owned his own company, he learned the skills required for running a successful business. The downturn in the economy and changes in government regulations influenced him to seek a different career path. Luckily for him, he had good friends who had been in the HVAC business their whole lives, and they inspired him to look into this field as a career.

Robert Hansen

Certified GE Industrial Systems Instructor
Field Application Engineer for ABB

6 years of accredited university engineering teaching experience, PhD in mechanical engineering.

Dan Hargett

22 years in the Electrical Industry.
Six years as an electrical distributor outside salesman for Stanion Wholesale Electric calling on industrial end users.  
Four years as Manufacturers Representative with Mercer Zimmerman in Wichita, KS. I worked with consultants to design lighting control systems and general lighting design.
He spent two and half years with Cutler Hammer working with consultants and industrials to help design electrical distribution systems and industrial control applications.
The last ten years he has been with Square D as a Sales Engineer working with industrials, consultants and some contractors to design electrical distribution systems 
and industrial control applications.   I have been involved with numerous projects ranging from a single control panel for a single machine to designing complete electrical distribution and automation systems for asphalt plants and oil pipeline pumping stations.  
He has a business degree from Wichita State University and two years of engineering classes at Kansas Technical Institute (now part of Kansas State University) 

Lonnie Hartsock

Lonnie graduated from Ranken Technical College in the early 90's with a Certificate in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Technology. He began his career in the HVAC industry on an installation truck and then moved into the service side. He spent several years in the field before making a move to the Wholesale Distribution side of the business. After about 15 years on the wholesale side he became a Manufacturer's Representative. He has been a MFG Rep for almost seven years. He has been a Rep for the Nest product line for about two years. 

Doug Harwood

District Sales Manager for RAB Lighting 
20+ years' experience in the lighting industry

Lighting Certified by the NCQLP

AIA approved instructor.

Michael Haycock

Service Supervisor / Commissioning Certified Professional
Mike has 39 years in the HVAC industry. He has been with P1 Group, Inc. for 20 years. During this time, his focus has been commissioning & retro-commissioning of HVAC systems for hospitals, large commercial office and retail buildings. As commissioning project supervisor, he is charged with identifying issues and problem resolution. 
Years of Experience
• 20 Years with P1 Group
• 39 Years in the Industry

Education
• College – HVAC Program 
• Pipefitters Local 533
• Macomb County Community 
• NATE Certified
• United Association Star Certified 
• Numerous Factory and NEBB Training courses. Example courses:
o Carrier Tech I, II, & IV 
o Johnson Controls
o Pump alignment
o Lennox Phase V 
o Pneumatic Controls 
o Liebert installation, startup and service training 
o National Boiler school
o AutoCAD I
o VFD operation & troubleshooting

Associations
• 20 year-member Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
• NEBB – Certified Professional 

Fred Heinecke

Fred began his career in 1989 working with water heaters and hot water systems.  As the A.O. Smith rep for our area, he specializes in hot water system design, water heater troubleshooting, training, and sales.  As a 29-year veteran of the water heater business, he is uniquely qualified on multiple bands and types of hot water equipment.
Currently, Fred is the principal of Big Rivers Marketing.  Big Rivers Marketing handles water heating lines in the states of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, and Iowa.

Erik Henson
Credentials: One of the methods that allows builders to certify their homes- Prescriptive Measure or Performance Path or testing the home. RESNET Certified HERS Raters are the only ones that can evaluate, inspect and certify the homes for the prescriptive path. I am a RESNET Certified HERS Rater. I am a certified Adult education instructor for the Dept of Homeland security. BPI (Building Performance Institute) Building Analyst, BPI Shell or Envelope Analyst Missouri and Kansas State Certified Energy Auditor. KCPL Commercial Energy Auditor. I am certified to do the HVAC Testing and Certification for Energy Star Homes V 3.0. Duct Blaster and Blower Door Testing. Manual J, Manual D, and Manual S efficient/Proficient 

Phil Hickman

25 years with Emerson Copeland. Sales engineer and instructor

Allan Hill
Electrical Instructor 20 years
Teaching from basic fundamentals up to an industrial electrician.  Including National Electrical code. Teach code prep classes for students to take electrical exam.
Been to Mike Electrical classes and other training classes to stay up to date on all codes and electrical trends Master electrician
Worked in the field as an electrician before starting to teach and still do with class and in summer time.

Dan Hodes

Rep for Hodes & Sutter

Sean Hogan

Sean began his career in “green technologies” in 1981 installing solar and geothermal systems in the Pacific Northwest. He quickly recognized the unique opportunities and benefits pond loops presented and began to focus his marketing efforts to water front property owners in the greater Seattle area. Sean started his own HVAC company in 1984 and has installed well over 600 pond loops and countless ground and open loop systems that include large mansions, houseboats, private yachts, the US Navy and a cruise ship. Sean is a technical trainer for ClimateMaster and IGSHPA and is on the IGSHPA Training Committee; he travels across North America teaching his “do it right or stay home” approach. He continues to size & design systems; consult on projects and test new loop designs, equipment and accessories

Jimmy Howell

Education:
Carlsbad High School 1976 Carlsbad, NM     (graduate)
Point Loma Nazarene College San Diego CA 76-77 general studies  no degree
Bethany Nazarene College Bethany OK  Math & Electronics  no degree
Canadian Valley Heat & Air I and II & Electrical Trades1987
Natkin Centrifugal Chiller School 1989
NTS Certified alarm Tech 1999
Ground Source Heat Pump school Stillwater 2014 (Nate Certification)
Allied 20 SEER School 2016
Fujitsu Tech 101 Trainer class 9/2017
Lennox Build-A-Tech School Carrollton TX 5/2019 (Nate Certifications in Heat Pump and Gas Furnace)
OK Mechanical Contractor beginning 3/2002
Employment: 
Potash Co. Of America Mine & Refinery Carlsbad, NM
   Electrical apprentice from 1978-1982.  Journeyman in June of 1982
Bethany 1st Church of the Nazarene Property Supt. From  1986 to 2009
   Maintaining over 100 mechanical systems and Energy Management System
   Chillers water/air, Water Source HP's, Cooling Tower, Water Treatment
Self Employed HVAC contractor through 2011
Locke Supply since Jan of 2011
     Former Technical Service Advisor for Nordyne
     Current Technical Service Advisor for Fujitsu General America
     Current Distributor Service Representative Level IV for Allied Air Enterprises
     Current Training Coordinator & Lead DSR for Locke Supply

Reggie Hucks

Certificates/Licenses                   

•       North Carolina Mechanical Inspector Level III #03908
•       North Carolina Plumbing Inspector Level III #23736                      
•       North Carolina Building Inspector Level III #18987
•       North Carolina Electrical Inspector Level II #30036
•       North Carolina Mechanical Contractor H2 and H3

Work Experience
Instructor (JADE Learning, LLC)                                         2018 - Present
Write and develop course curriculum, technical articles, and related learning materials. 

Inspection Services Administrator (City of High Point)                  2016 - 2018
Department head for 14 building inspectors, supported Development Services with the enforcement of the NC Administrative Code. Responsible for enforcement of the NC Building Code and High Point City ordinances as they apply to construction, and created budget.

Code Administrator (Brunswick County)                                   2013 - 2016
Department head for a staff of 20, including building inspectors, permit technicians, and minimum housing inspectors, oversaw flood plain administration and solid waste enforcement.

New Hanover County Inspection Department
Chief Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer                                  2008 - 2013
Supervisor of 8 team members, implemented electronic plan review, created budgets for the division, conduct quality control audits on inspectors to ensure technical code compliance, met with design professionals for complicated issues on projects, conducted public meetings on code concerns, worked with NC Building Code Council adhoc committee on existing building code, worked with EOC on damage assessment committee, conducted safety training, made field inspections.

Assistant Chief of Code Administration Services/Mechanical Division     2004 - 2008
Pre-plan reviewed all commercial projects, supervised permitting section, set up permits, set up plan review process, established permit fees, and ran escrow reports.

Level 3 Mechanical Inspector                                            1987 – 1994
Inspected all types and sizes of residential and commercial buildings and enforced NC Mechanical Code.

HVAC Contractor (Self-employed)                                         1994 - 2004
Contracted work specializing in commercial and residential installation and repair of HVAC systems.

Service Technician (Tupperware Manufacturing)                   1985 – 1987
Air conditioning service technician in manufacturing facility.

Greg Hunsicker
Credentials: Kansas master liscensed 30 years experience in hvac Trane and American Standard factory approved hvac trainer Iowa Mechanical Code Furnace Safety Trainer Nate approved trainer President of FSC and have provided training on heat exchanger failures since 1998 to well over 5000 service techs. 

Greg Hunsicker
Credentials: Kansas master liscensed 30 years experience in hvac Trane and American Standard factory approved hvac trainer Iowa Mechanical Code Furnace Safety Trainer Nate approved trainer President of FSC and have provided training on heat exchanger failures since 1998 to well over 5000 service techs. 

Wesley Hutchcraft

David Imig

2002 – Present                        EWC Controls Inc.                   Leander, TX Regional Sales Manager

      Territory:  TX, OK, NE, KS, MO, IA, CA, NV, AZ, & NM.
      Zoning Troubleshooter and Design Specialist.
      Southern Trainer for Distributors, Contractors, Builders and Consumers.
      Design Multimedia Presentations Focused on the Distributor, Contractor, and Builders.
      Develop Criteria for Future Products in the Zoning Industry.

1992-2002                       Gemaire Distributors, Inc.                     Vero Beach, FL
Territory Manager / Technical Troubleshooter

•       Technical and Application Training on Forced Air Systems.
•       Instructed Training and Sales Courses for Employees and Clients.
•       Organize Sales and Product Training Seminars.
•       Aided Contractors with Installation of all HVAC Equipment and Accessories.
•       Designed Total House and Building Systems.
•       Organized and Delivered Presentations During Annual Corporate Meetings. 

1990-1992                            ABB Enterprises Inc.                     Coral Springs, FL
Inventory Specialist / Purchasing Agent

•       Developed ISO 9000 Within Division.
•       Set-up and Maintained Kan-ban Inventory Control System.
•       Held Department Training Meetings.
•       Designed Inventory Queries For Purchasing Raw Materials. 

Brian Ingenthron

Commair, Inc.

Brian has been involved in providing HVAC solutions for many applications for over 30 years. As President of Commair, Inc., he has worked directly with dozens of School Districts, Architects, and Engineers throughout Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas
assisting in the design and installation of thousands of individual classroom systems, stand alone energy recovery ventilation systems and hydronic heating and cooling systems. He served as President of the St. Louis Chapter of ASHRAE in 2005/06, and was winner of the 1999 ASHRAE Technology Award (1st place Local, 2nd place Regional) for systems used at
Meramec Valley High School in Pacific, MO.

Scott Jesse

cfm Distributors
 Over 38 years of wholesaler experience in HVAC&R
 Copelands Compressor Operation & Service Seminar
 Copelands Three Week Train the Trainer program in Sidney, Ohio
 Honeywell Training
 Heatcraft school on Beacon Control
 Taught the Refrigeration class for HVAC Contractors for over 10 years
 Taught Why Do Compressors Fail Class for the last 3 years
 Taught York Modulating Furnace Class

Andrew Johnson

Factory Instructor, Sterling Water Treatment
Certified Sterling Factory Trainer and Field Technician.

Dustin Johnson

DEWALT tool representative.  Trained by DEWALT to be an instructor for safety and proper use of hand tools.

Dustin ia a partner at Johnson & White Sales company. Worked in the Kansas and Western MO markets for 15 years. Ha provided many CEU classes for engineers and contractors & business owners during this time

Jeff Johnson
Credentials: Jeff Johnson Training HVAC dealers to sell, size, install and service geothermal heat pumps and loop fields is just the beginning of what makes Jeff sensational in the classroom. He brings over 22 years of experience from a diverse background in geothermal to offer complete training and insight to those who take his classes. In fact, he spent six years as a Regional Sales Manager and Technical Advisor at GeoSystems, where he mentored others how to achieve success in the industry. He’s also assisted in the authoring and technical editing of installation and operation manuals, meaning students can learn more from his depth of knowledge and passion for this technology. Jeff is IGSHPA certified and studied Marketing and Sales at the University of Minnesota Duluth. 

Craig Kabler

Carrier Factory Authorized Continuing Education Instructor 
Master Mech. & HVAC License Block & Associates 1997
19 years as lead of HVAC and boiler repairs KTA
Technical support Coleman company 4 years
Licensed Trade Mech. since 1991
Technician in 3 of Wichita's larger HVAC and Refrigeration companies
27 years in the HVAC industry

Jesse James Kealy
HVAC Instructor

Education: Washburn Institute of Technology, UA Local 441 - HVAC Apprenticeship School
Experience: P1 Group Journeyman HVAC Technician
Accomplishments: 2016 KS State Apprenticeship Contest Winner, UA Local 441 Shop Steward
Certifications: Rigging/signaling, OSHA 30, Green Mechanical Awareness, Journeyman Mechanical Block, R410A Universal, EPA Universal, UA Star, Med Gas, Backflow

Louise Kellar
Central Regional Sales Manager for UEi test Instruments for over three years. Louise has spent much of the last two years traveling the country to teach contractors and distributors the importance of test equipment and safety. UEi test instruments has been a leading manufacturer of HVAC test equipment for over 50 years. 

Ryan Kreiner
Credentials: National Account Manager- Worthington Territory- 25 states and Western Canada 4yrs- General Contractor/Estimator 9 yrs- Various Positions with/Lenox 2yrs- Worthington 

Lorne Lambert

Twenty five yours of installation, service of HVAC equipment with Lambert Heating & Cooling.
Certified with National Comfort Institute air balancing & carbon monoxide testing.
NATE certified for Air flow, Heat pumps, Air Conditioning, and Gas heat service and installation.
Energy Star home certification program.

Tanner Langer

Arnie Langreck
Arnie has over 30 years of hands-on HVAC experience working as an installer, service technician, dispatcher, owner and manager. Arnie Langreck built his own successful HVAC Company from scratch. Learn from someone that has successfully been there and done that and is still doing it every day. Arnie still manages a growing and profitable HVAC Company and will talk to you about the REAL WORLD

Cathie Lavis
Dr. Lavis has a diverse background that combines years of industry experience with theoretical knowledge. She is an Associate Professor at Kansas State University in the Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources with a teaching and extension specialist appointment. Dr. Lavis has worked closely with students teaching and advising in various capacities since 1990.
She teaches Arboriculture, Landscape Maintenance, team teaches the Business of Landscape Contracting and the Pre-internship and Professionalism course. In 1998, she partnered with the Irrigation Association to develop the department’s first landscape irrigation course, Landscape Irrigation Systems. Approximately eight years ago, she joined Drs. Bremer, Fry and Keeley to develop an online course, Water Issues in the Lawn and Landscape.
Dr. Lavis has been recognized both on campus and nationally. In 2013, she was recognized with the American Horticultural Society Teaching Award and the Irrigation Association Educator of the Year; in 2014, the Kansas State Presidential Advising Award and the International Society of Arboriculture Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Arboricultural Education, and most recently she was recognized as the College of Agriculture Faculty of the Spring 2016 semester, all awards were student nominated.
Along with her arboriculture students, in 2013, Kansas State achieved the Arbor Day Foundation recognition of becoming a, Tree Campus USA. To maintain this status, and fulfill two key requirements, each year arboriculture students sponsor Arbor Day activities and events sharing their passion for trees and their many benefits to the entire campus community.
Her idea of an outdoor space came to fruition in 2014 when the Horticulture Club built an incredible outdoor space that includes a landscaped garden and patio with tables, a water feature and landscape lighting. In addition to this, Dr. Lavis’s ultimate goal is that the landscape around Throckmorton be so spectacular that people will know this is where students learn horticulture.
In addition to the outdoor space, in 2015, Dr. Lavis lead the committee that updated the Throckmorton lobby, it now houses the first green wall on campus.
Since 2003, she has served as an advisor to the Horticulture Club and co-coaches the Landscape Contracting Team for the annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition. This event hosts 29 horticultural competitive events and the largest green industry career fair in the country. The team took 8th out of 63 teams last March at Mississippi State. In the areas of her expertise, students have earned 1st place in Irrigation Design, three-times; 3rd place twice in Irrigation Installation and in the top five, four times; 1st in Irrigation Troubleshooting and three-times in the top three; six times, students placed in the top five in Arboricultural Techniques, and1st in Landscape Plant Install and several times in the top 10, against 60+ schools. She likes to say, “her students do all the work, while her and Greg Davis, and the Kansas State horticulture program reap the rewards and recognition.

Kelsey Leidy

Master Plumber Certified
Master Mechanical Certified

Dennis Leubbers

Hutchinson Community College’s Instructor/Coordinator for HVACR and Manufacturing Engineering Tech. After teaching part time for several years, Dennis began full time teaching in the Fall of 2011. Previously, Dennis worked nearly twenty years in the maintenance field and holds both mechanical and plumbing licenses. Dennis has HCC Associate degrees in Manufacturing and Electronic Engineering Technologies. Before coming to Hutchinson Community College, Dennis was most recently the Maintenance Manager at the Kansas State Fair.

Andy Liebelt

Andy is the Superintendent of Publics Grounds at The City of Garden City, Kansas. He has worked on golf courses in Kansas, Texas and Colorado along with landscape installation and maintenance as both an owner and employee. Andy has a Golf Course Management degree from Kansas State University.

Jason Little

Chief Plumbing Inspector, Metropolitan Area Planning and Development, Sedgwick County, KS. Former instructor at The P.A.C.K.

Floyd Lively

Has been in the HVAC business for over 30 years.  He is also NATE certified and a certified instructor for RHEEM Manufacturing.

Greg Lloyd

Territory Manager for Meglio-ESI
Approved MELTRIC Instructor

Manufacturer's Representative for MELTRIC

Duane Madere
Credentials: Duane Madere is an Allied Commercial Sales Manager. He has over 19 years experience in the field of application of commercial equipment. He earned an Associate of Applied Science degree (Engineering Drafting Technology). He is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD + C). 

Kristen Mallardi

Regional Sales Manager for Acuity Brands
Lighting Consultant, 12 years of experience in lighting and approved AIA presenter for Acuity.

Sean Marconette

Service Supervisor
Sean brings more than 30 years of field experience and 25 years with P1 Group. Sean is an expert HVAC systems troubleshooter. His responsibilities include Start Up, Controls Troubleshooting, Balance and Commissioning. Additional roles include overseeing Start Up within the company, and assisting P1 Group technicians and field staff as needed.
Years of Experience
• 25 Years with P1 Group
• 32 Years in the Industry

Education and Training
• Pittsburg State University HVAC Technical School
• Pipefitters Local 533 Building Trades Journeyman
• Phoenix Controls Certified
• ABB and Cutler Hammer VFD Certified
• Trane Tracer, Johnson Controls Metasys, Automated Logic Controls Proficient
• Trained in shaft Alignment
• NEBB Certified Test and balance technician

Mario Mare

Product trainer for NORITZ AMERICA.

Kevin Marks

Kevin is an Irrigation Key Account Manager at SiteOne Landscape Supply. He began his irrigation career in 1972 and has been involved in multiple aspects of the industry including contracting, distribution and training. Kevin holds a certificate from the Irrigation Association as a Certified Irrigation Designer in Golf and Commercial Irrigation. In addition to this, he has also developed 500 Level Irrigation Curriculum for Kansas State University.

Trent Maxwell

Certified Building Official, Certified Residential and Commercial combination Inspector, Certified Plans Examiner, over 13 years experience. 7 years and counting as the Building Official for the City of Hutchinson

James McAdam II

John McBride Jr

Joe McClain

Billy McDaniels

Tom McLeod

Beau Means

Jonathan Miller
CIT
Contractor Account Manager, Specifications Manager,  Public Agency Manager - Kansas and Missouri 
Rain Bird Corporation

Joshua Mitchell
Scheider Electric / SQD

Travis Moats

Outside Sales for McCoy Sales
Manufacturer’s rep for Leonard Valve and approved instructor

Rafael Montanez

Broad background in sales within the Wholesale market. Over twelve years of sales and account development

Craig Moody
Credentials: HVAC Director for Western Supply Co: Design HVAC systems, Assist technicians in troubleshooting. Instructor for Hutchinson Community College HVAC Department 

Alfred J Moon, Jr
NFPA 99 - 2018
ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Systems Installer
ASSE 6020  Medical Gas Systems Inspector
ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Systems Verifier
ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance
ASSE 6050 Medical Gas Systems Instructor

Rhamy Morrison

Rhamy’s experience expands decades in the HVAC-R, electrical, and plumbing
industries (NAICS 23-23810 & -20). His accomplishments are numerous in the
selected trades spanning code comprehension, application and design,
installation and service, and teaching.
Rhamy holds a Master Degree in Adult Education and has applied that
knowledge to further his career by teaching others the skills of troubleshooting, mitigation,
application, and business management in the mechanical and electrical industry.
In his many years in the mechanical and electrical industry, he has managed businesses in
different states and owned and operated a business in Tyler for over 15 years before selling and
focusing on training others to be industry successful.
What makes Rhamy unique in our industry is that he's been on both sides of the HVAC business.
He's been a successful Dealer for years and has also worked on the Distributor and
Manufacturing side of the business. This experience is so helpful when working with and
training Dealers because it gives Rhamy a special way of connecting with dealers and getting the
Dealers to have buy-in with his training. Rhamy understands the day-to-day life of HVAC
Dealers and what struggles they encounter in their daily life. Because Rhamy understands and
has lived the life of an HVAC Dealer, the HVAC Dealers that attend his training tend to believe
in the training and are more likely to implement this training.

Monte Munyon

CFM Domestic Well Specialist

Jen Nekuda

HE Williams Project Engineering
Licensed P.E., responsible for technical sales of PoE Lighting and Connectivity.

Dan Neeser

Field Application Engineer for Eaton/Bussmann
Principal Member of CMP-13 for the NEC and NFPA 79

Member of the UL 508A STP (standards panel)

John Neri

Started in HVAC in 1979 as a contractor.Worked his way thru college for Mechanical Engineering and Marketing.  Worked for Snyder General as an Application Engineer and then Product Manager from 1986 thru 1992.
Service Manager from 1992 thru 2003 Nordyne.
2004 thru 2012 President of Espitech ( Manufactured High velocity systems and specialized cond. units.)
2013 thru 2014 Director of Sales-Emerson Flow Controls.
2014 to present- Fujitsu General RSM Central Region.
Manage 10 states for Sales of DHP

Jonathan Neslony

District Manager at VIega LLC

Jeff O'Callaghan

Regional Manager, Water Right, Inc for 25 + years
Conducted classes and training for plumbers, well drillers and water treatment dealers all over the country
and given classes for state and national well drilling, plumbing and water treatment association. Also written numerous articles on water treatment for various regional and national publications 

Philip Oglesby
NATE Certified service technician in the DFW area since 2012. 

DTR with Rheem/Ruud since 2014.

Tony Otero

Tony Otero has been in the plumbing and mechanical industry for 21 Years
Master Plumber Since 2007 with 5 years field experience
Sales Representative for Morrison Supply  11 years
Inside Sales Kamen Supply 5 years

Dan Painter

PRODUCT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
FLINT AND WALLING, INC

Brad Palmer
Credentials: Brad has been working with Pentair for almost 3 years as a Territory Sales Manager.  He covers Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri and sell all Pentair products related to pumps and accessories for residential water systems, agricultural and irrigation systems.

Kyndel Paulsen

SERVICE TECHNICIAN - HVAC
Kyndel is an advocate of scheduling and updating to keep the mission of the job present. By reviewing daily work, he can ensure that work is completed to specifications and within acceptable tolerances. Kyndel can identify necessary skill sets and the people who match the skills to perform the duties necessary to complete a task effectively.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
11 Years with P1 Group

EDUCATION
•       Kaw Area Technical School
•       Apprenticeship Local 441

ASSOCIATIONS 
•       Journeyman License
•       Master mechanical License

CERTIFICATIONS
•       UA STAR Certified
•       410A Certification
•       EPA 608, 609
•       UA Star Mastery
•       GREEN
•       410A

RELEVANT TRAINING
•       Extensive Safety
•       Trane Voyager/Precedent
•       JCI Seal
•       ABB VFD
•       Flame Safeguard
•       Med Gas Policy
•       Gas & Oil Burners
•       LG VRF Systems
•       Lennox Prodigy
•       Mitsubishi VRF
•       VRV
•       LG VRF 
•       Daikin VRV 3&4

John Pendergrass

John has worked a variety of HVAC, Maintenance and Supervisory positions, he currently teaches in both the Electrical Engineering Technology and the Manufacturing Engineering Technology areas at Hutchinson Community College.
Instructor – Hutchinson Community College, Full time since Fall 2012, Part-time 2008-2012.
HVAC Technician, Sturgeon Plumbing, Hutchinson, KS 2008-2012.
Maintenance Technician, Vanguard, McPherson, KS. 2004-2008.
Production Supervisor, Lowen Corp, Hutchinson, KS. 2001-2005

Patrick Peterson

Georgia Master Plumber, comes armed with twenty years of experience. He’s logged years in the field – from new construction to tenant build. Patrick holds a renewed certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester and is active with the Plumbing and Mechanical Association in Georgia.

Spencer Pope

Bradford White corporate trainer.  Employed as a traveling trainer for contractor and wholesaler events.

Rancy Presley

Technical Support Supervisor
Randy provides training, troubleshooting and technical assistance for field and office staff. His areas of expertise include hydronic, startup, commissioning, combustion, steam and system performance.

Relevant Experience
Children’s Mercy Hospital –Burner Upgrade Boiler #6                 Kansas City, MO
Walter Reed Medical Canter – Boiler Rebuild and Controls Upgrade   Washington, DC
Shawnee Mission Medical Center – Snow Melt Retro Commission  Shawnee Mission, KS
Truman Medical Centers –Combustion Controls Upgrade         Kansas City, MO
Kunsan Air Base –Startup and Commissioning   Kunsan, South Korea
Gates Rubber– Restore Boiler Capacity  Siloam Springs, AR
Cerner Innovation Campus – Burner Upgrade   Kansas City, MO
Viega Chiller and Boiler –Retro Commission   Kansas City, MO
Presenter for P1 Group and Hospital Trade Association,  Various Locations
o       Hydronics
o       Refrigeration
o       Steam
o       Psychrometrics
o       Enthalpy
o       Controls

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
19 Years with P1 Group
41 Years in the Industry

ASSOCIATIONS
•       Pipefitters Local #533

CERTIFICATIONS
•       Webster Burner
•       Weishaupt Combustion
•       Limpsfield Burner
•       Fulton Boiler Certified
•       ABB Frequency Drives
•       Fireye Controls
•       CFC Universal
•       Rinnai Water Heaters
•       Armstrong Steam University
•       OSHA 10-Hour Training

Glenn Ramsey
37 Years in the HVACR Field. In addition he has been the Rheem distributor service rep. for Garden City Wholesale, and tech support manager. He has been providing HVAC SEMINARS SINCE 1992. Glenn also has a master mechanical certificate.

Rick Reed
Carrier Factory Trainer
34 Years in the HVAC Industry

Dean Richardson
Credentials: EDUCATION AAS Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology SUNY at Morrisville, New York Various Classes and Seminars Curriculum Development Adult Education Techniques Effective Communications Vocational Education EXPERIENCE 6 years Lab Technician Carrier Corporation Syracuse, New York Performance and Agency certification testing Residential and Room Air products 5 years Regional Customer Assurance Manager Carrier Northeast Syracuse, New York Technical troubleshooting, Warranty administration Customer complaint resolution and Dealer Technical Training for Full Line Carrier Distributor 15 years Technical Service Manager Carrier Corporation Syracuse, New York Service and Application Engineering for Carrier 1-130 ton Rooftop and Spilt System Products 5 years Senior Training Specialist Carrier Corporation Syracuse, New York Senior Service Training Instructor for Tech 1 Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting, Basic Apprentice, Tech 2 Heat Pump, Tech 3 Gas Furnace, Constant Volume and Variable Air Volume Rooftops, NATE and EPA Certification Courses 

Brendan Riley

Brendan has been in the HVAC industry since 2002 and has held multiple positions including HVAC Service and installation Technician, Adjunct instructor for Ranken Technical College in St Louis, MO, Technical Service Manager for Enertech Global, and currently as a Manufacturer Representative for Mondale and Associates.
During Brendan's time at Enertech Global he assisted customers with design and application of geothermal systems, worked with customer and internal staff to troubleshoot geothermal systems, and instructed equipment and HVAC trade training at multiple locations in the United States and Canada.  He has proven to be professional and knowledgeable in all relations within the HVAC industry. 

Matt Robb
Manufacturer's rep with McCoy sales for Haws, Lochinar, Eemax and Rinnai

Has been formerly trained by RINNAI AMERICA as an instructor for Levels I, II, and III courses.

Tom Roberts

cfm Distributors
•       Chairman, cfm Distributors, Inc. with nearly 40 years’ experience in the HVAC industry. 

•       Graduate of the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design, Bachelor of Environmental Design and University of Kansas School of Engineering, Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
•       Regularly teaches courses on commercial and residential load calculations and duct design, financial management for the HVAC contractor, and marketing tools and methods for the small business owner. 
•       Guest lecturer for the Air Conditioning Contractors Association – Kansas City Chapter, The Kansas Heating and Cooling Association – Wichita, and the Johnson County, Ks Continuing Education program
•       formerly a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Kansas Environmental Technology Lab in Plumbing, Lighting, HVAC, and Electrical Systems. 
•       Has taught over 5000 students in these courses and others over the past 25 years

Roger Robertson

HE Williams Project Engineering Manager
AIA Approved Speaker

Brian Rogers

Credentials: Brian Rogers brings 25 years of education, training and experience to his instruction.

• Five-year plumbing Apprentice program with UA Local 125 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• 15 years of field and management experience with several large mechanical contractors in eastern Iowa
• 2000-2007 full time plumbing instructor at UA Local 125 JATC
• IAPMO Regional Field Services Manager for Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri

   State of Iowa Master Mechanical License

•    State of Iowa Master Plumbing License
•    ASSE 5110 and State of Iowa Backflow Certified
•    ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installer Certified
•    ASME IX Medical Gas Brazer Certified
•    Cedar Rapids Plumbing Board (Cedar Rapids, IA)
•    Linn County Plumbing Board (IA)
•    International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Certified 

Ryan Rotterman

Service Technician 
Ryan has over 17 years in the industry and is a member of the Pipe fitters Local Union 533. He has experience working on package units, computer room units, screw chillers, centrifugal chillers, evaporator/condensing chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, boilers, frequency drives and pumps of various sizes. 
Years of Experience
•       12 Years with P1 Group
•       17 Years in the Industry

Education/Training
•       5-year Apprenticeship (Local 533)
•       Safety Training – P1 Group
•       Coil Fundamentals
•       Copeland Compressor Teardown
•       ABB Frequency Drive Factory Training
•       NEBB Training
•       Wiring Diagrams, Motor Starters, Operation and Integration of Basic Electrical Circuits, Pneumatics, Piping and Components and VAV and Air side Components – P1 Group
•       Grundfos Pump Course – Manufacturer Representative’s location 
•       Cutler Hammer Factory Training on Frequency Drives

Certifications 
•       MSCA Certified
•       Universal Refrigeration Certification 

Chad Rowley

Chad is the District Sales Manager for GreenTech, a division of SiteOne Landscape Supply. He has been a Certified Irrigation Designer since 2001 and has worked in the irrigation industry for 25 plus years.

Tammy Rukavina

Territory Sales Manager with Bullwark Clothing

Steven Salamone

Rheem Tankless Manager
Southwest Region Rheem Manufacturing

Kord Sanders

Account Executive
Federated Insurance – Association Risk Management Services

Michael J. Schilling

Michael J. Schilling has spent nearly 15 years in military and federal law enforcement assignments.  Mike and his family came home to the KC area to help manage his family's commercial roofing company through an ownership transition.  He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees.  Mike established his own practice in 2015 making service to building contractors his primary focus.

Wayne Schmidt

Regional Sales Manger Test Products International, Inc. for 71/2 years

During Wayne's' employment with Test Products International he has performed training sessions from the East Coast through the Midwest.

These training sessions have been for:

Wholesaler staffs
Contractors through wholesalers
RSES Association meetings
Heat Pump Associations
Speaker/Trainer at regional trade show
NATE CEU classes
City CEU classes
Educational training classed for National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers
Educational training classed for Oil and Energy Service Professionals
Joint training classed with boiler mfg.

Dave Schmitter

10 years Service Administration - Coleman Co

15 years Field Service Tech
13 years Distributor Service Administration - Comfort Products

Joe Screnci

Nevada Journeyman Plumber and Medical Gas Certified professional - experience in commercial and industrial plumbing projects, residential plumbing service and repair, and commercial sales for a big box DIY leader

Holds degrees in Industrial Engineering Technology and Computer Science Technology.

Jamey Shibel

Tracpipe rep for 15 years.

Eugene Silberstein

Director of Technical Training, ESCO Group.

Eugene is an author or co-author of 10 HVAC textbooks and a master instructor.

Professor Eugene Silberstein of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, New York has had the title of Certified Master HVACR Educator “CMHE” conferred upon him.

Professor Eugene Silberstein has been involved in all aspects of the HVACR industry for over 25 years. His experience includes; field technician, system designer, contractor, teacher, administrator, consultant and author. He was previously the discipline leader and professor of HVACR Associates of Applied Sciences program on the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Bentwood, New York.

To add to already impressive and extensive credentials, Professor Silberstein is author of “Heat Pumps and Residential Construction Academy” and Co-author of the industry leading text book “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology”, both published by Delmar Cengage Learning (http://www.cengage.com/delmar).

Randy Steiner
Credentials: Regional Sales Manager Panduit Corporation 

Jim Stevens

Utility Sales Territory Manager with 3M corporation

Rob Stimson

Deputy Boiler Inspector
Company NameKansas State Fire Marshal
Dates EmployedApr 2015 – Present
Employment Duration3 yrs 7 mos
LocationSedgwick a 16 Sourrounding counties
• Ensures safe use of boilers and compliance with Kansas Boiler Safety Act K.S.A 44-913, American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels Codes, National Board Inspection Code
• Conducts internal and external inspections of high and low pressure boilers and pressure vessels according to the codes established by the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and the Kansas Boiler Safety Act K.S.A 44-913
• Responsible for the recurring certificate inspections on 1526 objects in Rice, Reno, Kingman, Harper, McPherson, Harvey, Sedgwick, Sumner, Cowley, Butler, Marion, Chase, Lyon, Greenwood, Elk, and Chautauqua counties
• Carries out various test in order to ensure quality and reliability of safety devices on boilers and pressure vessels during each stage of operation 
• Issues jurisdictional numbers to new installations and completes documentation substantiating inspection findings. Compiles a field data, files and submits inspection reports electronically into jurisdictional database for review and processing
• Evaluates existing boiler systems for possible suspension or condemnation 
• Provides information to owners, operators and installers on the requirements of the Kansas Safe Boiler Act K.S.A 44-913
• Possesses technical knowledge of the construction, installation, repair, maintenance and operation of high and low pressure boilers and pressure vessels, Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Praeses Jurisdiction online Boiler and Pressure vessel data base, and able to interpret blue prints, and manuals 
• Completed Inservice Commission Course (IC); a two-week course that introduces boiler and pressure vessel terminology used by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC); duties of the inservice inspector as defined by ASME and NBIC codes; and examines the requirements for installation, inservice inspection, repairs and alteration to boilers and pressure vessels of the NBIC.

Jeff Stevenson

Account Executive
Federated Insurance – Association Risk Management Services

Jim Stewart

Has experience across many facets of the building materials industry from product sales, to retail, to owning a home repair company.

Experience with training individuals from the Hardware, Retail, and Wholesale fields. 

Ryan Sutter

Outside Sales for Hodes & Sutter
Area Liberty Pump Rep in Kansas and Western Missouri for 9 years.

Brad Taylor

Trained at Bradford White's training facility in Middleville, Michigan

Pat Thomas

cfm Distributors
•       24 years experience designing, servicing, installing and troubleshooting refrigeration systems.  

•       Has taught 12 refrigeration training courses in the last three years to over 300 people.  

•       Twice has been a guest instructor for Jackson County MO Metropolitan community Colleges.  

•       Has participated in over 80 refrigeration manufacturer training courses.   

•       Certified in Bohn Refrigeration products.

Shaun Thomas

Senior Commercial Technical Representative and Applications Engineer, Rheem Manufacturing Company
Applications Engineer for Rheem since July 2013
As Senior Commercial Technical Representative and Applications Engineer, Shaun supports the sales, engineering and development of commercial air products – focusing mainly on training. He is known to be the first person to call when it comes to technical troubleshooting and diagnostics for field representatives for the entire commercial line. As an expert in energy, he holds CEM (Certified Energy Manager) and EMP (Energy Management Professional) credentials.
Shaun is coming up on his 21st anniversary at Rheem --- mainly because he loves his job, enjoys meeting new people and considers Rheem his family. He started out as a Technical Specialist for Rheem Water Heaters in 1996 and has held other titles, like Product Specialist, Tankless Marketing Specialist, and Hybrid Applications Engineer.
Prior to joining Rheem, Shaun was a store manager at a home improvement store and a broadcast engineer at a television station. 

Russell Thornburg

With over 31 years of experience, Russell Thornburg brings to the classroom first-hand knowledge of many aspects of the building industry from the basics of home ownership, to general contracting, to field inspection and plans examiner.  For more than twenty years he was self-employed as a licensed general contractor, and has over 17 years of experience working for municipalities in the state of Minnesota and Kansas.  During this time he began teaching Building Inspection Technology programs for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, as well as Continuing Education Seminars from around the country and ICC chapters.  He currently works as Program Director for Johnson County Contractor Licensing of KS, writes and develops code  seminars and presents these programs for various organizations, including municipalities, institutes, ICC chapters, Home Builders Associations, and industries throughout the United States.

Jeff  Townsend
Credentials: Jeff has been a teacher at the Local 29 JATC for 14 years. He has completed OSHA 500 and OSHA 502. Jeff has been a sheet metal worker for over 30 years, working with cranes and rigging over this time period.

Cheryl Treptow
Credentials: Cheryl Treptow is an experienced fire and rescue trainer, having been co-owner of Mid West Fire Training Associates since 1987. She has been certified as a Fire Service Instructor II since 1997. She is Training Officer of Coffey Co. Fire District #1, New Strawn Station.

John Trusdale

Billie B. Vines, Jr.

Billie Vines, R.S. has been employed by the City of Wichita since 1984 as a Public Health Sanitarian and has been a registered sanitarian since 1987. Bill has a Bachelors in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He also has a Master’s in Public Administration. He has served in this capacity as the Cross Connection Manager for the Public Works & Utilities department since 1997 as a Division Supervisor. His program currently monitors over 29,489 backflow devices with over 412 testers registered and working in the program to service backflow protection locally. The system managed includes three cities, portions of two others, and a variety of unincorporated neighborhoods. Currently, Bill serves as the ABPA Region 12 Director for Kansas and is on the Executive Committee of The International American Backflow Prevention Association. He is certified teaching credentials as an instructor from the State of Kansas and has taught principles of Backflow Prevention for the local Kansas Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association for 21 years training thousands of backflow testers throughout Kansas and also as a substitute for Fort Scott Community College and the Plumbers Union Local 441. Bill has earned both the Special Recognition (1997) and Sanitarian of the Year (2016) awards from his professional association, the Kansas Environmental Health Association.

Cole Waddell

Federated Insurance

Gerry Wagner

Watsco, Inc. Cocoanut Grove, FL, May, 2015 – Present Director of HVAC Technical Training 

Paul Wait

Paul is a strategic member of the Zurn Industries sales management team as the National Irrigation Sales Manager. In addition to managing Zurn’s national irrigation sales, Paul provides training on Zurn Wilkins products as a specialist with over 35 years experience working in the agriculture, construction, landscaping, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering fields.

Kevin Waldo  

Robert Walker

Michael Wallace

Mike Wannow
Experience
August  2018-Present
Plumbing instructor for Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship Training of Kansas.MARCH 2006 –July 2018
FOREMAN, CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED WICHITA, KS
Advanced from pre-apprentice, to journeyman, to foreman near the time of program completion. Display
strong leadership, team collaboration, and communication skills on a variety of projects. Construction supervision,

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Self-motivated development of relevant and applicable education. Current working knowledge of computer applications and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
•INDUSTRIAL: 
Dold Foods - Hormel Waste Water Pretreatment Facility 2013. Current expansion of the original building I supervised 5 years ago.
Dustrol Paint booth and offices Towanda, KS.
McConnell Air Force Base – ATGL washdown facility
•INSTITUTIONAL: 
Derby Middle School Hydronic Heating Upgrades.
Kinsley-Offerle Elementary natural gas pipin
CERTIFICATIONS
•Master Plumbing License
•Backflow certified
•Medical Gas
•Qualified Signal Person / Rigger
•OSHA 30
LG Installation Essentials Training – Variable Refrigerant upgrades •HEALTHCARE:
Galichia/ Wesley Woodlawn MRI addition
•COMMERCIAL:
Aircraft Plants – Cessna, Beech, Spirit
Building Controls and Services offices
Kansas Municipal Utilities offices – McPherson, KS
AT&T Toll Building generator upgrades
AT&T Projects – multiple locations throughout KS
MARK Arts

Nelson Warthan
Credentials: Based in Reno, NV, Nelson B Warthan is a nationally known speaker, trainer, facilitator and consultant, combining more than 40 years in technical fields, regulatory, management, leadership, education and staff development into the operations industry. He has excelled in the fields of HVAC, water ops, air quality, electronics, total quality management, self-actualization, operations, adult and young adult motivation and learning. Mr. Warthan conducts workshops for companies and organizations nationwide and is one of the most highly sought after HVAC instructors teaching today. 

Dale Wasinger

44 years experience in the construction industry with 21 of those years as an inspector. A certified Combination inspector for both commercial and residential construction.  Currently the Building Trades Official for the City of Derby, Kansas.  Has been giving instruction to building contractors and other trade groups for 20 years, including teaching code classes at Wichita Area Technical College for 5 years.

Bill Weaver

Bill is vice-president of technical services for LASCO. Bill has been in the plastics industry for over 25 years in product development and technical support.

Michael Weaver

Credentials: Michael R. Weaver began his career as an apprentice electrician with a local private contractor. After 10 years, he became a Block-Experior Certified Master Electrician and with his wife, started their own electrical contracting business, which they operated for over 20 years. Mr. Weaver is a Principal of C&M Enterprises in Salina, Kansas and develops and presents electrical and safety based training programs for contractors, tradesmen, design professionals, and code officials.

As a nationally recognized instructor and trainer, he is routinely entrusted with the

responsibility of providing education for the International Code Council®, the

International Association of Electrical Inspectors®, various municipalities and

government jurisdictions across the nation, and private industry.

He is an experienced trainer / presenter of the National Electrical Code®, Part VIII of the International Residential Code®, and NFPA 70E®. Mike is a national instructor for the International Code Council, a national instructor for the International Association of Electrical Inspectors®, a member of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), the International Association of Electrical Inspectors® (IAEI®), the International Code Council® (ICC®), and the International Association of Building Officials® (IABO®). He is currently an IRC® and NEC® subject matter expert for the International Code Council®.

He is the author of Dwelling Service and Feeder Calculations, Commercial

Service and feeder Calculations and NEC ® Electrical Calculations, while

continuing to develop a series of study guides based upon the latest code cycle of

the NEC®.

Parry Webb
Irrigation and Landscape professional with 33 years’ experience in the industry including irrigation design, maintenance, training and troubleshooting. I currently am the National Sales Manager for Weathermatic where I direct landscape professional sales, support and training and oversee the development of resources to support design and installation of Weathermatic water management SaaS solutions including CAD details, design specifications, installation guides, and training systems. In addition, I am responsible for directing the development of Weathermatic’s “green” marketing, sales, and support strategies to meet the requirements of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the EPA WaterSense Program and other water conservation initiatives.

Steve Weber
Credentials: Has worked full time in HVAC/R industry since 1997. Co-owner/General Manager of a HVAC/R contracting business. Holds Kansas Master Mechanical License and Oklahoma Mechanical Contractor License.

Dan Weidmaier
Senior Sales Representative for Okonite Cable

Don West
Don has been the President of Don West Cooling and Heating, Inc., since 1991. A Block Certified Master
Mechanic, Don has been one of the most popular instructors at the Contractor Licensing Seminars for
years. Recognized nationally, Don has received the prestigious HARDI Guest Educator 2009 award for
excellence and is a former Adjunct Instructor for Johnson County Community College. While Don has a
well-deserved reputation for his expertise in the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel
Gas Code, he is widely considered one of the nation’s masters in the field of venting gas appliances. His
unique ability to communicate the requirements of the code makes him highly sought after as a speaker.
Don serves the Johnson County Contractor Licensing Program as a member of the Contractor Licensing
Review Board, representing Class D Contractors.

Greg Westerman

Greg was in the contracting business for 26 years. He has been in the wholesale side of the business for the last 25 years. The last 23 have been with O’Connor Company as their Technical Support Specialist and Trainer. 

Daniel Whaley
Credentials: Licensed Mechanical Administrator / HVAC Specialist
Education/Certifications
Graduated Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass – 1996
United States Air Force HVAC Apprentice/Journeyman Program – 1997-2005
•       HVAC Apprentice Certification
•       CFC Refrigerant Handling License
•       HVAC Journeyman Advance Controls Course
•       HVAC Journeyman Advance Direct Expansion Course

Roger Whitmore

Credentials: Journeymen, 34 years of experience in the HVAC industry. 32 years in the field as an installer, service tech,supervisor, estimator and designing HVAC systems.  2016 to present I have been the HVAC manager for Western Supply Company where duties include assisting technicians in technical support and designing HVAC systems

Keith Whitworth

Outside Sales, Mack McClain Associates
Bachelor Degree-Engineering

Previous Sales Engineer for Watts Radiant, 25 years' experience

21+ years in radiant floor heat design

Previous member of ASHRAE Technical Committee.

Calvin Williams

Technical support representative for AY MCDONALD'S Brass Division

Misty Williams

3M C&I 
9 years with installer cert training

Don Williamson

I retired after 39 years with Trane holding various positions such as Research and Design Technician, Sheetmetal Fabrication Supervisor, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer and Product Support Specialist. The last 15 years were served as a Factory Technical Support Specialist for Trane residential products and most recently was a Variable Speed Outdoor Product Expert. I managed all Variable Speed field trial testing and provided input to the design of the product and literature.

Jerry Winslet

State/AO Smith Water Heaters
State Factory Engineer and not only designs  both Tank and Tankless Systems also assists in the testing of the products and helps assist in factory troubleshooting when comes to Service and Warranty issues.  Has over 20 years experience when it comes to specializing in the engineering of hot water systems. 

Steve Wright

Carrier Factory Authorized Trainer
20 years experience

Shawn Yoho

Sales Representative for UPONOR
Certified Trainer for Gastite/FlashShield

Certified Trainer for UPONOR products

James "Eric" Zurcher

Manitowoc Ice Regional Service Manager