Spring 2026
Section 6445 of HVAC101
Introduction to HVACR -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
This is the first course of the new HVAC Fundamentals Program. The course meets online. Students must have access to a laptop or desktop computer and dependable Internet access. Students should check their email a week before class starts for information on how to access the online learning management system.
Section 6451 of HVAC102
Residential HVACR System Components -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026
This is the second course of the new HVAC Fundamentals Program. Students need to have completed the HVAC 101 prerequisite course. If you have experience in the HVAC industry and want to challenge the HVAC 101 prerequisite and enroll directly into HVAC 102, please consult a calendar and submit a prerequisite challenge form at https://admissions.santarosa.edu/prerequisite-equivalency-form. The HVAC 102 course meets online. Students must have access to a laptop or desktop computer and dependable Internet access. The SRJC Library has a laptop loaner program if you need assistance. Students should check their email a week before class starts for information on how to access the online learning management system.
Fall 2025
Section 2318 of HVAC101
Introduction to HVACR -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
This is the first course of the new HVAC Fundamentals Program. The course meets online. Students should check their email a week before class starts for information on how to access the learning management system.
Section 2319 of HVAC101
Introduction to HVACR -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025
This is the first course of the new HVAC Fundamentals Program. The course meets online. Students should check their email a week before class starts for information on how to access the learning management system.
M.P.A. Master of Public Administration, CSUN
B.S. Criminal Justice, (Cum Laude) CSULA
A.S. Administration of Justice, LAVC
CANVAS LMS Certified
NATE Certified
EPA Universal
York Instructor Qualified
Unico System Field Trainer
Community College Full Professor- Senior instructor teaching HVAC/R for over 30 years
Online Instructor- Distance Education (DE) Certified for over 20 years, Moodle and Canvas certified online instructor.
I grew up in the refrigeration and air conditioning trade working with my father in southern California. At age 17, I was running residential A/C service calls and commercial refrigeration service primarily for the restaurant industry. At 21, I became a licensed C20 (HVAC) and C38 (Refrigeration) CA contractor and started my own business. I worked in the trade while paying my way through college, ultimately earning a MPA degree. Over the years my business has grown to include; industrial chillers, cooling towers, large commercial package units, custom residential HVAC installations and much more.
In 1996 I started teaching HVAC/R for a community college in Los Angeles. More than 30 years later, I still own my HVAC/R business and teach HVAC/R at multiple colleges. It's been an incredible journey and I'm eager to help you learn the trade leading you to a challenging and rewarding career.
HVAC/R contractor for over 30 years.
C20 &C38
Consultant on system design, application, and equipment selection.
HVAC/R- teaching, developing curricula, Online DE course development and improvement.
Custom home HVAC system design, installation, and troubleshooting, SDHV system specialist. Commercial refrigeration system design, service and installation.
HVAC/R textbook
Contributor- Fundamentals of HVACR 2nd ed. ISBN: 978-0-13-285961-5
Unico System- 2025 “Best Home” 2nd place winner