HVAC Excellence is proud to announce that Dr. Michael Spangler has joined its distinguished accreditation team. With over 40 years of experience in career and technical education, Dr. Spangler brings invaluable expertise to advance HVAC Excellence’s mission of helping HVACR educational programs meet industry-established standards through programmatic accreditation.
Programmatic accreditation is an independent, non-governmental, third-party review of educational programs designed to confirm that they meet established standards of excellence. These standards help ensure that students in accredited programs receive the training required to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for success in today’s HVACR industry.
The HVACR field is undergoing rapid technological advancement, from communicating controls and building automation to heat pump water heaters, remote monitoring, system diagnostics, inverter technologies, and next-generation refrigerants. While these innovations provide opportunities for greater efficiency and sustainability, they also underscore the importance of aligning educational programs with industry advancements.
Dr. Spangler’s background in technical education and engineering is extensive. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, a Master’s in Agricultural Engineering, a Master’s in Technical Education, and a dual Ph.D. in Industrial Technology and Statistics. As a United States Air Force veteran, he has served in various global assignments and built a successful career as a consulting engineer in the food processing industry. He has also held tenured faculty positions at Mississippi State University and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and served for 28 years in academic administration as a dean, including 17 years dedicated to supporting HVACR programs at the College of Southern Nevada.
Dr. Spangler’s addition to the HVAC Excellence accreditation team reflects HVAC Excellence’s ongoing commitment to high standards in HVACR education and ensuring programs remain current with industry needs.