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Graduate Connections – Meet Mark Nelson

Mark, 55, from Michigan, graduated from RSI in February 1987. The program Mark completed 36 years ago would be similar to today’s Electro-Mechanical Technologies program at The Refrigeration School, Inc. Mark and his wife Crystal have been married for nearly 30 years. Thanks for your time, Mark; did you come to RSI out of high […]

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RSI Announces Launch of Top Welder Season 4

The launch of Season 4 of Top Welder was announced on The Welder/The Fabricator. Hosted by Legendary Bull Rider Dale Brisby, Season 4 features 4 social media welding influencers teaming up with 4 welding instructors from Tulsa Welding School (Tulsa, Jacksonville, and Houston) and RSI for the ultimate title of Top Welder. Read the full […]

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Faculty Connections – Meet Xavier tobin

Xavier, known as X, is a Phoenix native. A Solar Instructor at RSI, X currently teaches the night class. He is 36 years old and has been with RSI for about nine months. Thanks for your time, X. So, how long have you been in the field? I’ve been in the HVAC field for eight […]

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Graduates Connections – Meet Charles Tremaine

Charles, 34, from San Diego, California, completed the seven-month Welding Specialist program at RSI in March 2023 and just walked the stage for graduation in April. Thanks for your time, Charles; how was your graduation ceremony? It was a tremendous experience seeing everybody again after almost a month. You see all those faces that you’re […]

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Faculty Appreciation Month – Meet Miguel Orduno

Miguel, 63, from Brawley, California, is a Master Instructor at The Refrigeration School where he’s known as Mike around campus. He’s been with RSI for 12 years, and currently teaches Advanced Troubleshooting, Phase Eight of the EMT program. Miguel is also an RSI graduate; he graduated from HVAC school in 1987. Thanks for your time, […]

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Faculty Connections – Meet David Templeton

David, 43, was born in the Philippines on an American military base. He moved back to the United States with his family when he was very young, specifically to Alaska at first, which is quite the climate change from the Philippines. David is a Welding Instructor at RSI. Thanks for your time, David; how long […]

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Faculty Connections – Meet Bill Oliver

Bill, 64, is a Master Instructor at The Refrigeration School. Bill was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois, and moved to Mesa, Arizona on his 16th birthday. He has been in the valley ever since. Thanks for your time, Bill. How long have you been at RSI? It will be six years in June. I […]

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