Honorable Mention: Don Vallentyne, hvacr instructor at the Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla, CA
Don Vallentyne, an hvac instructor at Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla, CA, for three years, is a veteran of the hvac industry. His background is impressive and varied.
Vallentyne has been a credentialled instructor for six years, a technician for 21 years, an owner of an air conditioning company for four years, and a technician trainer for various companies for 10 years. He now teaches one refrigeration/air conditioning course per term to 27 women ranging in age from 21 to 60.