RSI Employer Testimonials

Bryan Crawford of Crawford Mechanical Services

When Bryan Crawford graduated from RSI in 1990, he knew he had found the right career. His father in law had graduated from RSI in its early days and had already shown Bryan through his career what could be accomplished. Bryan had some college background but because of his mechanical interest he chose to pursue a career in HVAC/R instead. After graduating from RSI, Bryan went to work for a hospital doing facilities maintenance and later for a data center. Realizing the lucrative prospects of data center operations, Bryan and his brother also an RSI graduate, started Crawford Mechanical Services in the 90’s from the ground up. Now Bryan is the co-owner of a lucrative business and has made his dreams a reality for himself and his family.

Paul Kelly of Parker & Sons, Inc.

Paul Kelly is currently the President and Owner of the HVAC division of Parker & Sons, Inc., a well known air conditioning contractor in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Parker & Sons, Inc. has a long standing relationship with RSI, hiring several graduates yearly. Many RSI graduates have worked for Parker & Sons over the years and have been quite successful as a result. Parker & Sons, Inc. hosted the most successful RSI open house in the Spring of 2009. RSI values strong relationships with industry employers to help provide quality opportunities for their graduates.

Joe Boni

Prior to joining Paragon Services, Joe was the Director of Engineering for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. His responsibilities included the verification and commissioning of all mechanical systems at the stadium, the design and implementation of the engineering department organization, as well as implementing and managing the energy efficiency program for the stadium. As Director of Engineering, Joe played an integral role in facilitating the engineering aspects of Super Bowl XLII including the NFL’s instant replay and coaches’ headsets. Joe serves on many organizations including Board member for the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Phoenix, sits on the Education Committee for the International Facility Managers Association (IFMA), and is a member of the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) International’s Board of Trustees. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Joe graduated Summa Cum Laude in Organizational Management from Aurora University in 2002.

Rich Morgan

In 1987 Rich Morgan, owner of Magic Touch Mechanical, entered the HVAC industry on the East coast. As an apprentice Rich worked for a contractor that serviced plumbing, HVAC, electrical and appliances, giving him a wide range of experience and knowledge of the business. In 1993, after having also worked in sheet metal fabricating and installing duct systems, he moved to Arizona and worked as a service technician for HVAC and plumbing companies. Like many in the industry, Rich decided to attend RSI in 1995 to gain more advanced technical knowledge and formal training.

Rich started Magic Touch Mechanical in 1997 and hasn’t looked back. After 12 years, Magic Touch employs an average of 25 employees with several million dollars in sales annually. He hasn’t stopped there though, Rich has since started 2 other companies and owns several residential and commercial properties. According to Rich, “Magic Touch and the two newest companies were made possible by my career choice in the HVAC industry.” Rich has worked closely with RSI’s Career Development Department over the years, and has often experienced times when all of his technicians were RSI graduates.

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