MEET OUR CREW

The late Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple, said, “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” These very special people are like that.

CChhrriiss CCoom mppttoonn,, CCM MH HE E CEO, Founder, and Director Chris, a 20 year HVACR instructor at North Idaho College, saw a unique opportunity in online education (high quality education anywhere and anytime via the Internet) to help new students and anyone already working in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and or Building Performance industry to: 1) enter the HVACR trade 2) move up the career ladder 3) re-train for a career change 4) refresh knowledge and skills 5) succeed in achieving industry certifications 6) earn Continuing Education Units for re-certification From that idea, HVACRedu.net grew. Chris has become the specialist in online curriculum development for the trades, the psychology behind online learning, creating web pages, use of video and simulation instruction, and learning through the web. Chris is the CEO, Project Director, and Content Development Manager (as well as chief cook and bottle washer) of HVACRedu.net. Chris brings 37 years of experience in the HVACR field as a student, technician, contractor, and instructor. He has been certified at the Installation and Service level in all five of the NATE certifications. In 1998 he was selected as one of the top 10 outstanding Trades and Industry Educators in the U.S. by ACTE (Association of Career and Technical Education), formerly AVA (American Vocational Association). He received the Imperial Award from RSES for Commercial Refrigeration in 1997, and is a CMS member of RSES. Chris has achieved the CMHE (Certified Master HVACR Educator) status from HVAC Excellence. In 2014 he was selected as the Teacher of the Year by the ACHR News. Chris serves as an educational consultant and advisor to HVACR and Building Performance online learning efforts around the Globe. Chris loves the outdoors – especially when he’s fly fishing, driving his “brand new” 1948 Stinson 108-3, playing horseshoes, working the Blue C Ranch, singing bluegrass or trolling for silvers in the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Chris can be reached at [email protected] or look for him at an HVACR or online learning conference anywhere.

MEET OUR CREW

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R Roonn A Auuvviill Building Automation Systems Instructor and Subject Matter Expert Ron Auvil is the guy that ‘wrote the book’ on Building Automation Systems and a leading voice in today’s movement toward operational excellence. He is the author of, “HVAC Control Systems” by American Technical Publishers. As a lead instructor for a major controls manufacturer, Ron designed and taught a program for brand new technicians on installing and troubleshooting mechanical systems and BAS. He also spent years working as a senior technician, troubleshooter, and project manager. He has worked with some of the world’s largest and most quality-conscious companies, providing custom training on how to improve the operations of their environmental systems. His clients have included NASA, the Pentagon, the University of South Carolina, and others. You can be his next. Ron will be teaching a sequential series of live courses combined with blended learning sessions (a combination of online anytime and real time face to face), and several online only courses. Chris Compton emphasizes, “Our students will learn from the guy who wrote the book, literally!”

LLaaD Doonnnnaa B Baaiinn Accounting Manager I am truly honored to be part of HVACRedu.net. I attended Temple University for Technical Education and developed the first Parts & Service Program in the State of Pennsylvania. I hold a Technical Vocational 1 Certificate in PA, and Technical Education Certificate in Idaho. I have five years teaching experience including: Marketing & Distribution, Parts & Service Management, Inventory, and Business operations and Management. I worked for Reynolds & Reynolds as an automotive software consultant for five years training live operations of a dealership. My background also includes over twenty years of automotive customer service experience. I’m excited to work with HVACRedu.net because it is the first online HVACR Technical Education program. The curriculum and programs are the best I’ve ever seen. There will always be jobs in this field and you can learn from home. On a personal note, I am native of Idaho-Montana and am pleased to be back home in the mountains. In my spare time, I ride horses, hike, plant flowers and love the great outdoors. LaDonna can be reached at [email protected].

LLeeeeA Annnn B Boonnddss Administration and Student Services Assistant I found my way to HVACRedu.net while exploring a new job search site, looking for resources to help the women I tutored at a local nonprofit. The first thing I saw was the perfect job for me! Learning and teaching have always been my joy. I grew up all over the world as a military brat, then traveled for ten more years as an Army wife. For a wondrous 20 years I homeschooled our two sons, all the way into distance-learning college courses at NIC. Over the years I learned to write, sold stories to magazines, and wrote a weekly online Bible Basics column. Still working on that first novel….

The kids grew up and left (mission accomplished!), so the time was right to put my long-dormant Business degree from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts, my Northern Idaho Internet Masters Course from the University of Idaho, and my increasing computer and internet skills to use. I love working in Student Services! I get to welcome students into our terrific programs, research questions, troubleshoot problems, and talk with lots of men and women working hard to improve their job skills to make a better living for their families. It's satisfying work, and I look forward to each day's challenges! I recently moved from the great Northwest to Maui, Hawaii, so instead of pine trees and deer outside my office window, I have sunshine and geckos. I’m loving that, too. I can be reached at [email protected].

FFrriittzz B Boooottllee Instructor/ Developer/ Caribbean Outreach Fritz Bootle is our partner and friend in developing HVACR Career Training and Education in Florida and the Caribbean, quite an undertaking. Fritz comes from an HVAC family, like many of you, with a sleeve of credentials and 26 years of experience. He is a subject matter expert who supports our content development and teaches online. You might even see him representing HVACRedu.net at conferences and meetings. His enthusiasm is contagious.

LLaarrrryy B Brreew weerr Online Instructor and Subject Matter Expert I have been in the HVAC/R industry since 1967, learning the trade from my father, servicing and installing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. In 1978 I moved to the wholesale side of the industry as a counterman for Insco Distributing, at the McAllen, Texas branch location. Seven years later I was transferred to Austin, Texas to manage a branch location. Eleven years later I was transferred to open a new branch location in Georgetown, Texas. I have been very fortunate to be employed by a company that believes in the education of its employees. While at Insco I have attended many technical seminars on many fields of this great industry. I have designed refrigeration systems for large warehouses as well as for small walk-ins used at hunting leases. In 2003 I helped charter the San Gabriel Chapter of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society ( RSES ), in Georgetown, Texas. In 2005 I was the recipient of the International RSES "Rising Star Award", and then in 2006 I was the recipient of the International RSES "V.V. Soloman Award" educator of the year for small chapter. Within RSES I have served at many levels: Chapter President, Chapter Educational Director, Deputy Director for Region 10, and President of the Southwestern Regional Association. I have worked with two other members of RSES for the past four years to develop, and present continuing education programs for the Texas Licensed HVAC/R Contractor. I am pleased to work as one of the LIVE faculty for HVACRedu.net and look forward to helping our online students learn. I can be reached at [email protected].

N Naattaasshhaa B Brroow wnn Registrar and Student Services Director Hello, my name is Natasha. I’m the Registrar and Student Services Director here at HVACRedu.net. I received my Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Idaho with endorsements in Social Studies and Natural Science. In addition, I received the Technical Competency Certificate from the Idaho State Board of Education. I have five years of teaching experience in North Idaho schools before joining the crew at HVACRedu.net. My dedication for learning and student success drives my commitment to helping students navigate through their educational pursuits. In my spare time, I enjoy mountain bike riding, hiking, gardening, cooking and most of all spending time with my family. I am excited to be a part of your online learning experience. If I can be of assistance to you, please contact me at [email protected].

E Em miillyy CCoom mppttoonn Corporate Services Director I am the Corporate Services Director at HVACRedu.net and have been with the company since December 2004. I graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Systems. Luckily I have had the opportunity to grow with the company and learn the needs of our students and clients. We work through the technical details of a multitude of course delivery models to meet our clients’ educational needs and I am constantly amazed at the ability of our team to tackle any training obstacle and come up with an excellent solution. In my free time I enjoy adventure racing, traveling, mountain biking and trail running with my dog Jax. I can be reached at [email protected].

KKaatthhyy FFiinnnneeyy Administration and Student Services Assistant Hello, my name is Kathy Finney and I am proud to be serving you in Admin and Student Services at HVACRedu.net. I have worked in various customer service positions in Arizona and Idaho and most recently was in the banking industry for the past five years. I came to know about HVACRedu.net through my husband who is in the trade and enrolled in HVACRedu.net’s Apprenticeship Program. Online education has been a tremendous blessing for our family. He has been able to complete his courses as time allows while continuing to work full time in the trade, giving us the ability to maintain quality family time. I am happy to be a part of an organization that accomplishes this for others as well. There is no other place I would rather be living than in beautiful North Idaho. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter outdoors and exploring the beauty around us. If I can be any help to you I can be reached at [email protected].

PPhhooeebbee H Haarrkkeerr--R Riivveerraa Administration and Student Services Assistant and Spanish Language Consultant I am privileged to be part of HVACRedu.net, where my job description should be “human multi-purpose tool”. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT, and a Master of Arts in Spanish Translation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, CA. I studied in Spain and in Chile. I went on to accumulate a wide variety of translation work experience as a freelance translator/interpreter, as well as a bilingual legal assistant, a bilingual medical historian, and an in-house translator for a major newspaper in northern Mexico. I also worked as a bookkeeper for a small California publishing company and as a licensed sales assistant for investment firms in Chicago, IL. As a native Montanan who left to seek my fortune elsewhere, only to return to the family farm to raise my kids, I appreciate the power of the internet and online education which allow you to study and work from anywhere you have an internet connection. I enjoy applying my language skills to our effort to promote the education of a portion of the population that might otherwise languish unnoticed. It’s good to be part of a company that sees a need and finds a way to satisfy it. In my spare time (what’s that?) I enjoy spending time with my two kids, reading, gardening, cooking, and tramping around the farmstead. You can reach me at [email protected]

G Geerrii LLeeee Fulfillment Services Assistant Let me introduce myself. My name is Geri Lee and I am very excited to be involved in a company that is a leader for Online Education in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. I have more than 30 years in accounts receivable and accounts payable. I have been “selfemployed” for the past 15 years billing for rural ambulance companies. I am very involved with my community. I sit on our Museum Board, Park District Board, TV Board, Fire District Auxiliary Board and our Community Players Board. I love acting. I have been involved with our Heron Players Drama Club for 16 years. We write, direct, and produce all our own plays; and we perform 2 dinner theater shows a year. I am a huge game player and love road trips, hunting with my husband and hanging out with friends. I can be reached at [email protected]

PPaattrriicciiaa LLeeiisseerr Administration and Student Services Director Like many of you, I have a passion for education and lifelong learning. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education/Business from the University of Idaho where I transferred after two years at Gonzaga University. Many of my college courses were via distance education. I also studied with North Idaho College, Berean Bible College, and Riverside Community College. I bring to you over 35 years of work experience in business and education. I also volunteer my time and skills to church, community, school, veterans, alzheimers, cancer research, Second Harvest, and Habitat for Humanity organizations. I believe the future of education is online, and employment opportunities are in the trades. I am honored to work

with HVACRedu.net and dedicate myself to providing excellent service to our students, clients, faculty, and crew. On a personal note, I have a nice little office with a view of the forest from our cabin in the woods. I love the northwest because I can go right outside and enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, biking, canoeing, and camping—my favorite activities. In the summer I grow a garden and pick wild huckleberries. I look forward to working with each of you to help you reach your career goals. I can be reached at [email protected]

D Daann LLiinntthhiiccuum m Development Coordinator Hello, my name is Dan Linthicum. I'm very excited to see your interest in online education and specifically HVACRedu.net! I have a diverse background working as an Equipment Operator in a steam power plant, Retail Operations Supervisor and Human Resources Trainer for an oil company, Owner of several small businesses dealing with computer systems, training materials, books and gifts, consulting, and I’ve worked in construction, remodeling, and property project management. Then, just to round out my skill set, I am a musician and sound and recording technician. In my close to 37 years involved in business operations, management and employee selection and training, what has always impressed me is the importance of keeping ourselves open to new opportunities for expansion and growth, personally and in our career goals and relationships. Education is the key to that growth and online education is the cutting edge, 21st century method to achieve and realize those expectations. I'm looking forward to the many new horizons and potential for learning here at HVACRedu.net. [email protected]

J Juussttiinn LLllooyydd Technology Director Hello there! I started out with HVACRedu.net as a simple editor of course content. Since then, I have also been a student developing many computer skills such as HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, server integration and much more from Kaplan University and the University of Idaho to broaden my talents and to better serve our online students. As the Technology Director, I'm responsible for an ever-growing number of websites and Ecommerce stores and almost everything related to technology. I’m loving what I do and am very optimistic for our future. I received much encouragement from friends, family, and co-workers. My experience in the industry began in 1992 after several HVAC technicians encouraged me to join the local union HVAC apprenticeship program. Although I never joined the Union, it planted a seed. In 1998, I took my wife's advice and returned to school enrolling in the HVACR program at North Idaho College where Chris Compton (The founder of HVACRedu.net) was my instructor. I've been fortunate to learn from the brightest in the HVACR industry and the WWW (World Wide Web). I continue to study all matters related to technology and enjoy a career of learning and delivering the best in technology services to our students and clients at HVACRedu.net. I can be reached at [email protected]

B Brryyaann LLllooyydd Media, Technology, and Admin Assistant Hello, I’m Bryan Lloyd and I began learning about audio production and technology at the early age of six when my father, Ron Lloyd (a professional musician and DJ) gave me access to the production room at KASH-Radio in Eugene, Oregon. Living a life surrounded by music, I've been involved in many facets of the business, including nationwide touring and performing with various artists and bands; involvement in several recording studios; and worked in the Promotions Department for Capitol Records in Hollywood. Additional experience includes product and promotional designs for CD’s, advertisements, and video production using a wide variety of software. I was also the Entertainment Coordinator at the world-famous Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, Oregon. My non-traditional background has brought me to HVACRedu.net where I have the opportunity to put my unique creative energies and technical skills to work. You may not see me or hear from me directly, but you will benefit from my work on our web site and campus behind the scenes and in our marketing outreach. If you need me, send an email to [email protected].

S Sccootttt O Oaakklleeyy,, CCM MH HE E Online Faculty, Subject Matter Expert, and Q Program Liaison My start in the HVACR industry was the same as yours is now. I attended Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated in 1976. A technical education is crucial to your success. Through the years, I have been involved in every single facet of the industry from Technician, Contractor, Facilities, Sales, Business Owner and Instructor. After I graduated from UTI, I immediately went to work in the commercial refrigeration service field. Within a few years, I moved on to become the Service Manager of a large commercial air conditioning company in the Arizona area. Ambition soon called, after 8 years, to business ownership and I moved to California. This firm was specialized in the air conditioning new construction and service business which was located throughout the state of California. I have been involved in companies as a single service technician, to others with 150 employees. Over the past recent years I have been working as both a face-to-face and online blended HVACR Instructor. Another of my professional accomplishments is that I am the author of: I am a firm believer in the evidence of credentialing and certification because they show the world that you can do the task and that you understand the science and purpose of the task. Certified Master Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Educator (CMHE) which encompasses the following certifications: Technical, Heat Pump, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Electric Heat, and Commercial Refrigeration. I am also NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certified in Heat Pump and Air Conditioning Service and installation. I have been state licensed and now retired Air Conditioning Contractor, Commercial Refrigeration Contractor and General Building Contractor. The world is rapidly changing and requires that technicians understand system automation and precision service knowledge. I am here to help you achieve the goal of confidently working in this industry. Scott can be reached by email at: [email protected] or by phone at 888-655-4822 x1103.

T Tiiffaanniiee W Wiillkkiinnssoonn Admin and Student Services Assistant Hello, my name is Tifanie and I work in Student Services here at HVACRedu.net. I am very excited to be working with a company that is dedicated to their students and their online education. I graduated from North Idaho College with my Associates Degree in Medical Administration and I have years of work experience in office administration and customer service. I believe education is very important and have experienced firsthand the obstacles that can come with online classes. This experience will come in handy when assisting our students. Spending time with my family and my three kids is the most important thing to me. We love living in North Idaho and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. In my free time I like to go to the beach, take road trips, and go hiking. I can be reached at [email protected].