Central Ohio

Jeff Bates
Jeff Bates is a Professor and Program Coordinator for the Environmental Science, Safety & Health program at Columbus State Community College. He teaches a variety of environmental science and OSHA courses. He formerly worked as an environmental consultant, primarily as a hydrogeologist. Jeff has provided training for both the private and public sectors in topics such as environmental site assessments, asbestos, mold, lead, underground storage tanks, and various OSHA classes. Jeff received his B.A. from the University at Buffalo (SUNY), his M.S. from Bowling Green State University, and his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, all in geology. He is a member of a variety of professional organizations, including the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education. Dr. Bates teaches BOC 105.

John Fetters
John Fetters is President of Effective Lighting Solutions, Inc., a company he founded in 1992 to provide lighting consultancy, design and training services. Prior to that he directed the energy management program for AT&T's Lucent Technologies facility in Columbus, Ohio. He has published more than 115 technical articles and books and presented dozens of lighting seminars across the U.S. Mr. Fetters holds a Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering (BEE) from Cleveland State University and an Energy Management Diploma from the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. He has been a Certified Energy Manager since 1984 and was a ertified Lighting Efficiency Professional since 1992. Mr. Fetters teaches BOC 104.

Thomas J. Hand
Thomas J. Hand is a Certified Facility Manager,and a U.D. (71) graduate, B.A. Communications. He was the Dayton Fire Department civilian manager for fire facilities.In 1988, he was selected by the City and the U.D. as an Urban Fellow to study facility management in 24 U. S. cities. In 1991, he was selected for the City Managers Leadership program. In 1996, he was selected to manage Support Services for the D.F.D. In 1999, he was selected to chair the City Quality Service Team. In 2001, he joined C-J High School to create the Department of Facility and Fleet. In 2003, he left CJ to focus on consulting and research and lecture on Facility Management, Leadership, and Professional Development. He wrote “Managing Facilities” for the Dayton Business Journal from 2001 to 2003. In 2003, he won the International Facility Management Association Award of Excellence for his article, “Inside the Den of the Smoke Eaters”. He is a State of Ohio Licensed Plumbing Contractor and Licensed Hydronic Heating Contractor. He is an IFMA Academy Instructor and a BOC Instructor.

Jon Miller
Jon Miller is an HVAC System Specialist.  He is President of Aleron Inc. a temperature controls and HVAC Services Company he founded 1989.   Jon started his career in 1967 in the pneumatic controls field. Jon learned his trade while working for the major controls companies. In 1980 Jon became the Operations Manager for a temperature controls company specializing in the emerging DDC and Energy Conservation fields. Throughout his career, Jon has worked for Engineering Firms and Building Owners solving HVAC related issues. Jon has consulted with Engineering Consulting firms on DDC controls design and problem solving.  Jon held warm air heating and boiler licenses for his corporation. Jon is a Member of the Builders Exchange and of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).  Jon is going to share his 40 years of experience with us and he encourages student participation as well as the use of “real world issues” for problem solving during class.  Jon teaches BOC 103.

Bill Sammons CMS
Bill began his teaching career in 1988 for the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), after joining RSES in 1985. In 1995 Bill designed some mini-classes for a local wholesaler in Cincinnati. In 1998 Bill formed his own training company to help technicians in the field get the educational help they needed that was not available from manufacturers. Currently Secretary of the Buckeye Sate Association of RSES, Bill still does a lot of classes for RSES. Bill received the V.V. Soloman Educator/Teacher of the Year in 2001, the Walter B. Stopera CM Speaker of the Year in 2003. Bill has been a member of the Educating and Examining Board since 2004, and was elected to the Board of Directors of RSES for Region 6 covering Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia. A member of ACCA and NFPA.

Joseph Ventresca
Joseph Ventresca has served as Energy Coordinator for the City of Columbus since 1979 and is in charge of the City’s energy management program. In this capacity he is responsible for swift and cost effective resolution of indoor air quality complaints. Mr. Ventresca has directed several innovative Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) research projects on the energy impacts of increased ventilation, operations and maintenance impacts on IAQ, and reduction of diesel emission in fire stations. He has lectured widely on IAQ and authored articles on the topic for national publications. Mr. Ventresca holds a Master of Environmental Science with a major in Building Energy Engineering from Miami University of Ohio and is a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional. He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). He teaches BOC 106.

Richard Wirtz
Richard Wirtz has been an instructor in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology at Columbus State Community College since 1985. He has extensive work experience in the HVAC industry and holds certification from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). Mr. Wirtz is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). He teaches BOC 101, 102, 103, and 107.

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