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2009 Dave Nelsen Scholarship Winners
11th Annual Awards
*Jonathan Ingalls –a previous jet pilot turned oilheat technician, Jonathan’s essay reflects his views of how oilheat fits into the changing energy environment. He strongly believes in ongoing training, especially with the new technologies. He also believes the oil heat market owns safety as a fuel and is interested in marrying heating oil with the other exciting technologies – such as geo-thermal, solar and wind technology. Jonathan just completed classes at the MODA Technical Education Center, Brunswick, ME.
Zachary Fonseca – (Delavan)Zachary is currently attending New England Tech, Warwick RI. He recognizes that the oil heating industry provides a variety of jobs and it is one that still has a personal touch. To quote Zachary, “How many other industries are out there today that deliver their product right to your door?” The reason Zachary is drawn to the oilheating industry is that he believes there are many opportunities for an oil heating technician that has the right attitude. He believes that he can earn a good living and be able to support a family while doing something he is sure he will enjoy.
Zhen Jiang – “Human passion, winter without”, is an old Chinese saying that Zhen is sharing with us. It means with the coming of winter, every individual had to be fully prepared or else face the consequence of extreme cold. Coming from an extremely impoverished family, preparedness wasn’t possible. When the oil burner finally descended upon their house, winters changed for the family. Zhen’s interest in this piece of wonder gave him the opportunity to learn how to repair broken burners. He helped his uncle and in return received a dime as salary. That was enough for him to buy a book. After becoming an apprentice, Zhen’s life took a turn – he immigrated to a foreign country, the United States. He brought with him his interest in oil burners. After struggling through school with great language difficulties, Zhen got a job offer in New York City and finally was offered an opportunity to attend New England Institute of Technology, Warwick RI. He credits his teachers and instructors for helping him overcome the language barrier and expects to achieve his American dream.
*Douglas Greene – (Taco) Douglas is new to oilheat technology. He attends New England Institute of Technology, Warwick RI. After testing another field, his attention was drawn to the plumbing and heating labs of the school. Douglas understands that to be successful, you have to wake up each day and enjoy what you are doing. From the moment of his first heating lab class he had that feeling. Douglas already realizes the importance of quality service and he’s willing to get the education and training he needs to meet that goal.
*Morgan Hayes – (Honeywell) Morgan currently is attending Delhi College and during his winter break he started working for Blue Ox, Oxford NY. This is where he got his taste of the oil heat industry. He had an opportunity to work with the technicians, helped with installations and tune-ups. He enjoys the challenges that troubleshooting brings. Morgan says that his experience with Blue Ox provided him with a career path and he knows that he wants to get a job in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field.
Alrick Crowe – a graduate of Alfred E. Smith High School, Bronx NY, Alrick is currently in his second year of the SVA program (New York City’s Department of Ed - Success via Apprenticeship Program). This is a 5 year program that includes field experience and classroom teaching and college based learning at night. Upon completion, Alrick will be the 5th active licensed HVAC instructor within New York City’s Depart of Education. His field experience is with Combind Oil Corp., Bronx, NY.
*John Ethier, Jr – John like many in our Industry has been around oilheat for as long as he can remember. He has been going on jobs with his dad for many years. John will be graduating from Bristol Plymouth Technical Regional High School in June. His concentration is plumbing and he plans to pursue is plumbing license. He believes that a combination of being a plumber and a licensed oilheat professional will make him a well rounded technician. John plans to get his oilheat training from NEFI.
*Gregory Miller – (Weil-McLain Award) – Gregory accepted an award from us last year. He continues his studies at PA College of Technology, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and is working towards his degree in Building Automation Technology. While staying involved with several activities around campus including Student Government Association, where he is a Senator for the School of Construction and Design Technologies, active member of the Penn College Chapter of ACCA and continuing involvement in Skills USA, he achieved the Dean’s list Fall 2008.
*Kushtrim Gojani – Kushtrim is a student at Saunders Trade & Technical High School, Yonkers, NY and will be attending Manhattan College. He credits his teachers at Saunders for teaching him the skills he needs to be a good technician - from respecting the customer to troubleshooting, installation and cleaning.
Seth Hopkins – will be graduating from United Technologies Center, Bangor ME this year. He attained an A average and will be graduating at the top of his class. He also participated in Skills USA and received a Bronze medal in the state competition. Seth plans to attend Washington County Community College, get his Journeyman’s license in the Heating and Plumbing trade. The scholarship will aid him in his goals. He looks forward to becoming a successful tradesman.
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