Linthicum Heights, MD - Careers in HVACR - Home A hanic onferenc ducat ofessionals 7 10:00 am–10:15 am Break, Break Area 10:15 am–11:45 am 1. Techniques to Speed Up the Evacuation

Linthicum Heights, MD5-minute drive from BWI airport (Baltimore)

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Thank you for attending the 20th Annual HVACR & Mechanical Conference for Education Professionals. We hope this meeting will serve as a valuable forum for sharing teaching skills and technical knowledge to further improve the effectiveness of educators in the HVACR, mechanical, and plumbing industries.

As an industry professional, we need your help: The HVACR Workforce Development Foundation is undertaking a labor analysis of the supply and demand of the profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 267,600 HVACR mechanics and installers were employed in the United States in 2012. Demand for these jobs is expected to increase by 60,000 positions over the next ten years. This doesn’t include positions that support the technicians, such as engineers, manufacturers, sales, distributors, or instructors. With the significant number of retirements on the horizon, we believe this number to be low, and we are hopeful that our report will give an accurate measure of the demand throughout the nation.

We will need your help to produce an accurate picture and to help tell the supply side of this report. Getting an accurate representation from instructors at HVACR schools is necessary to tell the entire story. On Wednesday you’ll learn from the contactor we have hired to compile the report how to take the survey. I sincerely hope you will participate and encourage your colleagues to do the same.

The HVACR & Mechanical Conference for Education Professionals is entirely coordinated by volunteers from the supporting associations. I truly appreciate their input on the program, their outreach efforts, and their dedication to producing what I am confident will be an informative, productive conference.

I look forward to meeting all of you and working with you in the future.

Sincerely,

Kari M. Arfstrom, Ph.D.Executive DirectorHVACR Workforce Development Foundation

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March 8, 2015

2:00 pm–5:00 pm Conference Registration, Auditorium Lobby

5:00 pm–7:00 pm

Dinner, Dining Room

Event Program


March 9, 20157:00 am–8:30 am

Breakfast, Dining Room

7:00 am–5:00 pm

Conference Registration, Auditorium Lobby

8:30 am–10:00 am

1. Understanding Condensate for Mini Splits & IMC Requirements, James Bowman, Retro Seal Corporation, Classroom 3 This session will cover gravity condensate removal, selecting the correct condensate pump, understanding pump technology, installing condensate pumps, overflow switch selection, and IMC requirements for condensation.

2. Calculation Friction Rate: The Backbone of Manual D, Ed Janowiak, Easton Heating and Cooling Council, Classroom 2 Too often arbitrary values are used when sizing ducts, or worse yet, we hear the term “design static.” Let’s stop perpetuating these myths and do it right.

3. STEM: An Opportunity for Improving HVACR Education, David Skaves, Maine Maritime Academy, A307 The term “STEM education” refers to teaching and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. While courses in math and science are currently available, there are few course offerings that are of a technical nature. Come learn about a pilot course in HVACR that has been developed to help fill this void.

4. Next Generation Refrigerants — HFO Technology & Low-GWP, Tim Snyder, DuPont Chemical and Flouroproducts, A300 Low-GWP refrigerant technology continues to emerge with use in mobile and supermarket applications. Learn details of progress on low-GWP HFO technology within the industry. Included will be a discussion on global anti-counterfeiting efforts.

5. The Next Generation of Training: Online Simulations & Coursework, Joe Pliss, Cengage Learning, Bridgeroom Explore what the next generation of training has to offer — immersive, 3D simulations that offer hands-on training and repetition in a realistic, safe environment. Apprentices can master diagnostic and troubleshooting skills online, mimicking field performance and issues.


10:00 am–10:15 am

Break, Break Area

10:15 am–11:45 am

1. Techniques to Speed Up the Evacuation Process, Dave Boyd, Applon, A300 Join us to review and demonstrate some of the issues to ensure clean, dry, and tight refrigeration and air conditioning systems. We will cover techniques to dramatically speed up the evacuation process. Learn how to prepare technicians to perform service procedures as fast as possible in the field.

2. Lessons Learned: Combustion Analysis & Best Practices, Richard Bruno, Bacharach, A307 Join us to discuss why analyzers are underutilized and the chemistry behind their importance. We will discuss how a combustion analyzer can help guide you through a service call. We’ll also talk about best practices in documenting your service work on furnaces, boilers, and fired appliances, as well as the legal reasons for doing so.

3. Understanding Micro Channel Technology, Doug Priestley, Nordyne, Classroom 3 This session will provide an introduction to micro-channel systems, followed by a brief history, installation recommendations, and explanation of general charging techniques and repair information.

4. The Science Behind Good Airflow Measurements — See it Live, Bill Spohn, TruTech Tools LTD, Classroom 2 Learn a wide variety of airflow measurement methods and the pluses and minuses of each. We will uncover the science behind good airflow measurement on a live training unit, as well as picking the correct tool for the application.

5. Ground Source Heat Pumps Education and the OK Initiative, Jim Bullington, Oklahoma Department of Career Tech, A306 This session will provide information on the Oklahoma Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Initiative, including the design of the specified vendor equipment list for HVAC educators that allows them to construct a GSHP training station for under $10,000.

11:45 am–1:00 pm

Lunch, Dining Room


1:00 pm–2:30 pm

Opening General Session, Auditorium

Welcome and Introductions Kari M. Arfstrom, Ph.D Executive Director, HVACR Workforce Development Foundation

Salute to Educators Dave S. Kyle II Chairman of Board, ACCA/Owner, Trademasters Service Corp.

Update on Climate Action Plan Including Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) and Section 608 of the Clean Air Act Drusilla Hufford Director, Stratospheric Protection Division, U.S. EPA

Luke Hall-Jordan Refrigerants Team Lead, Stratospheric Protection Division, U.S. EPA

2:30 pm–2:45 pm

Break, Break Area

2:45 pm –4:15 pm

1. Bracing for Today’s HVACR Environment, George Benyak/Mike Scruggs, Harris Product Group of Lincoln Electric, Classroom 3 What are the recommended approaches to today’s HVACR environment? We will discuss best practices for joining aluminum, how higher operating pressures affect brazing, and tips for producing leak proof joints.

2. Pressure Enthalpy without Tears, Eugene Silberstein, Suffolk County Community College, New York, A300 This session will provide instructors with useful tips for teaching, understanding, and plotting air conditioning systems on the pressure-enthalpy chart.

3. The Science Behind Good Airflow Measurement — See it Live, Bill Spohn, TruTech Tools LTD, Classroom 2 Learn a wide variety of airflow measurement methods and the pluses and minuses of each. We will uncover the science behind good airflow measurement on a live training unit and learn to choose the correct tool for the application.


4. Campus as a Living Lab — New Opportunities, Larry Chang, Best Center/Laney College and Jeryll McWhorter, Best Center/Georgia Piedmont Technical College, A306 In this presentation we will look specifically at living lab strategies for HVAC and building performance related programs. Examples from different colleges will be highlighted. A discussion and brainstorming session will follow to provide attendees with ideas to take home to their schools.

4:30 pm–5:30 pm

CARE General Meeting (open to all attendees), Auditorium

5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Dinner, Dining Room

7:00 pm–9:30 pm

Exhibits and Reception, Classroom 1

March 10, 2015

7:00 am–8:30 am


7:00 am–5:00 pm



8:30 am–10:00 am

1. Spiral Duct — What Instructors Need to Know, Jeff Rogers, Energy Audit Institute, A306This session will focus on the advantages of spiral ducts, and will include a discussion on comparing the cost of installing spiral ducts vs. rectangular systems.

2. Intro to the Ins & Outs of Humidity, Jamie Kitchen, Danfoss North America, Classroom 2 This session will focus on the relationship between sensible/latent temperatures and the most challenging conditions for humidity control. Discussion will include how coil temperature and air flow affect sensible and latent heat removal and regional considerations concerning humidity control, including ASHRAE recommendations. The session also will include information about the effects of variable air and refrigerant volume control and how these are being used to match specific air treatment requirements.

4. What Your Mother Didn’t Tell You About Reversing Valves, Andy Schoen, DunAn Precision Incorporated, A307 In this session, we will review reversing valve construction and operation, including pilot valve and slider block design considerations and their effect on valve rating and the valve’s ability to shift properly. The session also will include installation and troubleshooting techniques.

5. How to Make Manual J8ae Exciting for Students, Donald Prather, ACCA, A300 Manual J8ae Speedsheets will help keep the students engaged as they learn the basics of load calculations. A complete PowerPoint slide set for one load calculation will be covered and made available free of charge.

6. A/C Line Cleaning: What Do I Teach?, James Bowman, RetroSeal Corporation, A111 This session will explain how line sets become contaminated and compressors burn out. It also will cover refrigerant change out, R22 to R410A conversion, equipment changes, miscibility of mineral oil and POE oil, and how to flush a line set.

7. Personal Innovation, Mike Moore, Lennox Industries, Classroom 3 This presentation allows participants to experience innovation and determine how to improve their performance. This presentation also will show the importance of creating a strong personal brand.

10:00 am–10:15 am

Break, Break Area


10:15 am–11:45 am

1. Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives, Thomas Michalski, Danfoss Power Electronics, Classroom 2 This session will provide a basic understanding of how a variable frequency drive works, including a block diagram of a VFD. Also discussed will be VFD advantages when used in HVAC applications.

2. Using Technology to Enhance the Learning Experience, Scott Hopkins, Carrier/United Technologies, A111 In this workshop we will look at utilizing current, affordable, and easy-to-use technology to complement your existing training programs. This will include the use of instructional video clips, mobile apps, and tools for activity-based assessment.

3. Residential Conversion Gas Burners: Installation & Setup Procedures, Jeff Rozga, R.W. Beckett Corporation, A306 This program is specifically designed to enhance the knowledge of HVACR trainers, service installers, or related personnel regardless of background or years of experience. This class will cover the following topics: gas supply and venting, component identification, combustion testing, and principles for retrofit applications and gas pipe sizing.

4. Preventive Maintenance vs. Planned Maintenance, Art Miller, KAM Associates, A307 What is the difference between preventive maintenance and planned maintenance? Are there legal concerns with either, or both? What information is important in performing maintenance on equipment? All of these questions will be answered in this session.

5. How Electronic Valves Can Impact Systems, Brad Hopson, Emerson Climate Technologies, Classroom 3 This presentation will provide an overview of the effect of efficiency of floating head pressures and the role of electronic expansion valves in this type of system design. The pros and cons of different types of electronic expansion valves and valve controllers also will be covered.

6. Move Over Millennials — Gen Z in Coming, Emily Saving and Nick Benton, HARDI, A300 Have you just gotten the hang of teaching the Gen Y student? Enter Gen Z. Born in the early to mid-1990s, Generation Z is a large group with distinct characteristics. They are already in your schools and poised to be your employees very soon. In this session we will take a look at the newest generation entering the HVACR industry.


11:45 am–1:00 pm

Lunch, Dining Room (RT)

1:00 pm–2:30 pm

General Session with Keynote Speaker, Auditorium Career and Technical Education Legislative Update Steve DeWitt Deputy Executive Director, Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Industry and Education Working Together: Scars and Stars Moderated by Warren Lupson, Education Director, AHRI

Larry Banas Director, Educational Services, Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.

Scott Naill Environmental Controls Instructor, Upper Valley Career Center

Tony Trapp Apprenticeship Coordinator, Upper Valley Career Center

2:30 pm–2:45 pm

Break, Break Area


2:45 pm–4:15 pm

1. Effective Communication & Feedback Strategies for Gen Y Students, Samantha McCoy, Mission Key Commutations LLC, A111 As educators who are often of an older demographic than our students, it is important to understand best strategies to help them learn. Participants will be trained to communicate and give helpful feedback to students.

2. Dehumidifiers: What Are They and Why Are They Being Specified in Buildings?, Harry Milliken, Desert Aire Corporation, A306 In today’s environment, HVAC designers are not just specifying equipment to control temperature, they are also specifying and installing dehumidifiers for moisture removal. This presentation will explain this trend and will include information on installation and maintenance differences between standard HVAC equipment and dehumidification equipment.

3. Understanding ACCA Manual Zr Airflow Management, John Phillip Brown, EWC Controls Incorporated, Classroom 3 The airflow management worksheet in ACCA’s Manual Zr is used by contractors to design a zone system and confirm that the HVAC system’s airflow is being managed effectively. Employing this worksheet will help ensure that the eaving air temperature limits of the HVAC system are not exceeded during zoned operations.

4. Soldering & Brazing — Are You Really Fabricating Strong Joints?, Dale Powell, Copper Development Association, A307 Soldering and brazing is a joining process involving physics, basic science, and metallurgy. Understanding what makes a strong joint strong and what factors contribute to less-than-satisfactory joints are paramount to good installation and instructional practices.

5. Soft Skills: The Missing Link in Tech Ed, Steve Coscia, Coscia Communications Incorporated, Classroom 2 The future workforce will require skills beyond technical and diagnostic methods. Professional development must also include soft skills, such as a positive attitude, proper attire, tenacity, self-control, and listening. In this session, attendees will learn best practices based on actual case studies and field research.

6. CoreSense Technology in Refrigeration Compressors, Sharon Wynkoop, Emerson Climate Technologies, A300 As technology trends continue to become a part of our everyday lives, the HVACR industry is also making strides in using electronics to protect systems and diagnose problems. Learn about CoreSense and how this technology can benefit users.


4:30 pm–5:30 pm

General Session with Keynote Speaker, Auditorium

The Importance of Digital Badging John Foster, Ph.D. President & CEO, NOCTI and Nocti Business Workforce

Innovative Models that Produce a Sustainable, Highly Skilled Workforce Dan Ramirez Director of Strategic Marketing and Development, NC3

Roger Tadajewski Executive Director, NC3 National Coalition of Certification Centers

5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Dinner, Dining Room

7:00 pm–9:30 pm

Exhibits and Reception, Classroom 1


March 11, 20157:00 am–8:00 am


7:00 am–12:00 pm


8:00 am–9:45 am

General Session with Keynote Speaker, Auditorium Workforce and Education Trends Tim Lawrence Executive Director, Skills USA

HVACR Workforce Labor Analyses: A new report from the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation Will Markow Senior Analyst, Burning Glass

Instructor and Trainer of the Year Award Sponsored by: ACHR News and AHRI Presented by Jennifer Anesi, Legislation Editor, ACHR News

Award Recipients: Instructor: Brian Forbes, Manatee Technical Institute, Bradenton, Fla. Instructor Runner-up: Chris Compton, HVACRedu.net

Trainer: Gerry Wagner, Motors and Armatures Incorporated/Heat Controller Trainer Runner-up: Rick Streaker, Packard Incorporated

9:45 am–10:00 am

Break, Break Area


10:00 am–12:00 pm

1. The Ins & Outs of Humidity, Jamie Kitchen, Danfoss North America, A300 This session will focus on the relationship between sensible/latent temperatures and the most challenging conditions for humidity control. Discussion will include how coil temperature and air flow affect sensible and latent heat removal and regional considerations concerning humidity control, including ASHRAE recommendations. The session also will include information about the effects of variable air and refrigerant volume control and how these are being used to match specific air treatment requirements.

2. Blower Motor Technology: What Changes Have They Made to Airflow?, Christopher Mohalley, Regal Beloit, Classroom 3 Airflow fundamentals are becoming a lost art. HVAC systems and the motors that drive them have changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Providing students and contractors with basic airflow knowledge related to system operation, design, and diagnostics is greatly needed. This session will help educators build or refresh their airflow knowledge and curriculum.

3. Boiler Room Basic Training, Jason Mangos, Vernon Britzer and Associates, A306 This session will address and discuss the following topics: Understanding how to choose the right size boiler; knowing and using the Universal Hydronic Formula; types of air in the system and how they affect end users; venting, pump, and tank placement; and pump sizing for head and flow for proper system efficiency and operation.

4. Understanding Compressor Fundamentals & Available Apps for Students & Instructors, Bob Feathers, Emerson Climate Technologies, Classroom 2 This session will cover compression fundamentals, as well as capacity and electrical rating points. From a service perspective we will discuss when the technician will need to replace the compressor or make corrections to the system. In addition we will cover the new Copeland Mobile App and how it can be used as a service tool.

5. Inverter Technology & Variable Refrigerant Flow in North America, Thomasena Philen, Daikin North America, A111 This workshop will discuss the concepts of the inverter-driven compressors and continue into variable refrigerant flow systems and how they are changing our industry. The session will end with a discussion on the skill set that will be required of technicians entering the industry.


12:00 am–2:00 pm

Lunch, Dining Room

1:00 pm–5:00 pm

n AHRI Education Committee Meeting (by invitation only), A307

n NATE Technical Committee (by invitation only), A302 n ICE/NATE Exam, A300

n NORA Exam, Bridgeroom

n RSES Exam, A111

5:00 pm–7:00 pm

Dinner, Dining Room

March 12, 20157:00 am–9:00 am


8:00 am–12:00 pm

AHRI Education Committee Meeting (by invitation only), A307

9:00 am–5:00 pm

NATE Technical Committee (by invitation only), A302

12:00 pm–2:00 pm

Lunch, Dining Room


SpeakersLarry Banas Director, Educational Services, Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.

Larry Banas is Director of Educational Services, the technical continuing education and training arm of Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. He holds an MBA degree from Bluffton University. Larry was the director of training for Alcoa Building Products, an Alcoa company, for 15 years before the company was sold. He became the director of training at Emerson Educational Services in 2003 and is a member of the AHRI Education and Training Committee, the Association for Talent Development (ATD), the International Association of Continuing Education & Training (IACET), and is a member of some of the Career Center’s education committees. He has authored articles for various industry-related trade publications regarding the importance of technical training in HVACR.

Steve DeWitt Deputy Executive Director, Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Stephen DeWitt is the Deputy Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). His role includes developing strategic partnerships to advance the association’s mission, and oversight of policy development, advocacy, media relations, and research activities. A primary focus of his work at ACTE has been promoting the value of career and technical education as it relates to school improvement and student career readiness. He has 20+ years in the public policy arena. Prior to joining ACTE, Mr. DeWitt directed government and public relations for the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Mr. DeWitt holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Southern College.


John Foster, Ph.D.President & CEO, NOCTI and Nocti Business Workforce

Dr. John C. Foster is a dedicated leader and advocate for individuals preparing for the workforce. He currently serves as the President/CEO of NOCTI and Nocti Business Solutions. These organizations provide industry-based technical skill credentials for CTE programs at the secondary and post-secondary levels across the United States. John has over 35 years of varied experience in CTE, workforce training, and tailored industrial training program development. He has served as a teacher educator, as a member of the Governor’s Strategic Planning Committee for Workforce Development, and has been involved with numerous economic development associations, national apprenticeship training programs, and various career link advisory boards. He has written and researched data-driven curriculum improvement, authored several research articles, and has served as a core member of the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education.

Luke Hall-JordanRefrigerants Team Lead, Stratospheric Protection Division, U.S. EPA

Luke Hall-Jordan is the Refrigerants Team Lead in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Stratospheric Protection Division. In this position, Luke focuses on managing and minimizing refrigerant emissions under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. He also has a leadership role in the U.S. phase-out of HCFCs, which he has managed since 2010. Prior to developing policies affecting refrigerant use and production, Luke worked on the SunWise Program, a health and environmental education program, and several climate and clean air programs at the EPA. He joined the EPA in 2004.


Drusilla HuffordDirector, Stratospheric Protection Division, U.S. EPA

Drusilla Hufford joined the Environmental Protection Agency in 1984 with an MBA from the Wharton School. She directs the EPA’s Stratospheric Protection Division, creating partnerships and regulatory frameworks that cut emissions of harmful pollutants, restore the ozone layer, and protect the climate. Since June 2013, under the President’s Climate Action Plan, the work of her team has included using the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to prioritize review of new low-GWP alternatives, and to examine changing the status of certain climate-forcing chemicals where safer alternatives exist.

Dave S. Kyle IIChairman of Board, ACCA/Owner, Trademasters Service Corporation

Dave Kyle started in the industry with academy classes during high school in Fairfax County, Virginia. His goal quickly became to be a business owner and to buy his own home. After graduation, he enrolled in the apprentice program and earned while he learned. He had some wonderful teachers and mentors that fueled his love for the trade. Dave completed the four-year program and won apprentice the year, earned his journeyman license, and met that goal of becoming a homeowner in four years. He now holds Master licenses in HVAC, Refrigeration and Gas Fitting in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. In 1990, Dave started Trademasters with his wife, Beth. Dave become active in ACCA, served on ACE and apprenticeship boards, and continued his business education though a variety of sources. Over the years, Dave has chaired and served on a number of ACCA Committees, and he is the 2014-2015 National Chairman of ACCA. Trademasters Service Corporation, now with over 75 coworkers, continues to expand its quickly growing residential, commercial and government business through continuing education and solid business development strategies.


Tim LawrenceExecutive Director, Skills USA

Timothy Lawrence is Executive Director of SkillsUSA. He joined the national organization in 1996, after working as a vocational student specialist for the Virginia Department of Education and as Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia SkillsUSA. He currently serves on several national boards and committees, and is proud to have been a member of the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council. He most recently served as a member of the independent panel on the National Assessment of Career and Technical Education and on the Job Corps National Advisory Committee, both of which made reports and recommendations to the U.S. Congress.

Will MarkowSenior Analyst, Burning Glass

Will Markow is a Senior Analyst with Burning Glass Technologies’ Applied Research Division where he spearheads Burning Glass’s research in the IT, energy, manufacturing, and related sectors. Prior to joining Burning Glass, Will analyzed the energy sector for multiple policy institutions and clean technology startups, with a special emphasis on the solar industry and the impact of energy policy on small businesses. Will graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Managerial Economics and Quantitative Analysis from Bentley University.

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Scott NaillEnvironmental Controls Instructor, Upper Valley Career Center

Scott Naill has an extensive background in the HVACR field and has been involved in the HVACR industry for more than twenty six years. He is experienced in residential/commercial installation, service, estimating, sales, and project management. He is currently in his twentieth year as a full-time HVACR high school instructor at the Upper Valley career center in Piqua, Ohio. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at Sinclair Community College in its Mechanical Engineering department. During the past nineteen years, Scott has worked in the summer as a project manager for Rieck Services, one of the largest mechanical contractors in Ohio, providing temperature control, plumbing, and design/engineering solutions. Scott holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wright State University.

Dan Ramirez Director of Strategic Marketing and Development, NC3

Dan Ramirez joined the National Coalition of Certification Centers, NC3, in early 2012 as Director of Strategic Marketing and Development. Dan has served in various marketing, business development, and engineering capacities and enjoys a rich background in the transportation, aerospace/aviation, and energy industries. Most recently, Dan served as a director of innovation at Snap-on, Inc. Prior to Snap-on, he performed as both director of marketing and director of business development at Mitchell1, a leading technical information company for the transportation industry and in various manufacturing engineering roles within the aerospace industry. Dan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA in International Marketing from the University of San Diego.


Roger Tadajewski Executive Director, NC3 National Coalition of Certification Centers

Roger Tadajewski is the Executive Director of NC3-National Coalition of Certification Centers. This organization targets the advancement of standardized certifications developed in partnership with industry and educational leaders in the transportation, aviation, and energy sectors. Roger received his degree in Business at Pepperdine University. His professional experience includes 14 years in metallurgical engineering research and development in both the energy and aerospace industries. He continued on to develop the most comprehensive automotive educational youth program in America - Automotive Youth Educations Systems (AYES). In 2007 he began work on forming the current NC3 model to unite business, industry, and education across multiple sectors to collectively work together.

Tony Trapp Apprenticeship Coordinator, Upper Valley Career Center

Tony Trapp serves as a direct digital controls technician for the Applied Building Solutions sector of Waibel Energy in Vandalia, Ohio, which is a provider of total building solutions. Tony began his career in the HVACR industry fourteen years ago at the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, Ohio, following his graduation from the Electronics Technology program at the Upper Valley JVS, also in Piqua. His career includes more than 20 years as a sales manager in the office equipment industry and as a master service technician in commercial office equipment. He is currently in his thirteenth year as an assistant HVACR high school instructor for the Upper Valley Career Center. Tony continues to increase his knowledge in this industry by working in the summer at Area Energy & Electric in Sidney, Ohio, and also as a residential installer of heating and air conditioning systems and electrical wiring projects.

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