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www.rockproducts.com ROCK products • August 2016 • 9 FAST FACT Tony Valente re- cently joined Mel- lott Company as training manager of Mellott University. Valente came to Mellott Co. from Hag- erstown Community College where he was an Adjunct Instructor since 1996 and a full-time coordinator and instructor since 2009. His responsibilities included industrial technology training, curric- ulum development, energy technology training, program design, course design, program marketing, technical lab layout, and training equipment specifications. He also served as an adjunct instruc- tor from 2001-2009 with Frederick Community College where he custom - ized the industrial technology training curriculum. In addition to his academic experience, Valente has also worked in industry as a site manager and automated controls specialist for Fedders International from 2000 to 2009. His responsibilities included facilities and utilities manage- ment, trouble-shooting and repair of automated manufacturing systems. He also relocated automated production equipment to mainland China, debugged the equipment, and provided training for technicians and engineers. From 1996 to 2000, Valente served as maintenance manager, technical special- ist and trainer for Rotorex. In this role, he managed a 33-person maintenance staff and an in-house technical training program for mechanical and electrical services. Additionally, he has almost 20 years of experience as an industry technician with duties involving electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, precision mea- surement, motors and conveyor systems. Valente is a certified journeyman indus- trial electrician and holds a masters electrical license in the state of West Virginia. He is a state of Maryland-ap- proved building analysis trainer and has served as an OSHA 501 Trainer. Valente also has participated in many technical and management education courses throughout his career. "Tony brings a wealth of experience and education to our workforce, and we are looking forward to his specific contribution to Mellott Uni- versity," said Mellott Co. President Rich Blake. Visit us at MINExpo Booth #4715