Mark Barron Author

Dale R. Patrick served as a Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University. His experience includes teaching and organizing laboratory classes in electrical engineering/electronics technology for many years. He completed Bachelor of Science and Graduate Degrees at Indiana State University. His experience also includes research projects, technical teacher training, and energy consulting for business and industry. He and Dr. Fardo have co-authored over 30 textbooks and laboratory manuals.

Stephen W. Fardo is currently a Foundation Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University. His experience includes teaching and organizing laboratory classes in electrical engineering/electronics technology for many years and coordinating/advising technical teacher programs for the State of Kentucky. He completed Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctoral Degrees at Eastern Kentucky University and University of Kentucky. His experience also includes research projects, technical teacher education, and energy consulting for business and industry. He and Dale Patrick have co-authored over 30 textbooks and laboratory manuals.

Ray E. Richardson is currently is a Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University. His experience includes teaching and organizing lecture and laboratory classes in electrical engineering/electronics technology since 1985 as well as teaching technical seminars, technical writing, and classes in the graduate program. He completed Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees at Eastern Illinois University, and doctorate level at the University of Illinois. He is a certified Technology Manager at the Senior level by ATMAE. Other experience includes research projects in technical education and consulting in the manufacturing, food, and electronics areas.

Brian W. Fardo served as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology and the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity at Eastern Kentucky University. His experience includes teaching classes in applied creative thinking, electrical systems, materials and processes, transportation, manufacturing, construction, engineering graphics, and quality control. He has a B.Sc. Degree in Industrial Distribution and Logistics, an M.Sc. in Technology Systems from East Carolina University, and an M.Sc. in Career and Technical Education Eastern Kentucky University. He has completed coursework for a Doctoral Degree in Engineering/Technology Education at North Carolina State University. He currently owns and operates a telecommunications business.

Mark Barron is an environmental and sustainability project manager with CBRE. Mr. Barron has been involved with HVAC and building management systems since 1998. He has been an Association of Energy Engineers certified energy manager since 2016. He completed Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at Eastern Kentucky University.