Andrew Byker has worked in the HVAC industry since 1992, installing, servicing, and designing mechanical systems for residential as well as commercial projects.
Andy has both his red seal in Sheet Metal and Gas Fitter B and is currently enrolled at Vancouver Community College in the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program.
Andrew currently teaches the Ventilation Guidelines and HRV design courses.
Christopher Dawe graduated from the University of Alberta with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He is working to contribute to the energy sector, specializing in renewables and sustainability. He stays involved with design and field projects to further-develop a broad depth of experience.
Christopher Dawe is one of TECA's Quality First HRV and Heat Loss / Gain Instructors.
David is President of Eneready Products Ltd., a ventilation equipment manufacturer. He has worked in the residential ventilation industry for 35 years, co-founded TECA 25 years ago and currently chairs its Ventilation Committee. Over the last 25 years he has spoken at 40 conferences throughout the US and Canada on the topics of ventilation, air moving and chimney safety.
David is a Quality First Principles of Moving Air and Ventilation instructor in the Lower Mainland
Eddie is honoured to step into the role of Technical Instructor at TECA, bringing with him over 20 years of hands-on experience in the trades. Holding Journeyman status in Refrigeration, Plumbing, and Gas Fitting. Eddie's extensive background spans diverse technical domains.
Since 2018, he has passionately shared his insights through instructional roles and mentoring apprentices. As the owner of a thriving HVAC, electrical, gas, and plumbing services company, Eddie's teaching philosophy integrates two decades of practical expertise with theoretical knowledge.
He eagerly anticipates contributing to TECA's mission of providing cutting-edge technical education.
Graham is a journeyman plumber and gasfitter with over 25-years experience in the trades, including 17 years as a business owner. Graham’s experience spans all aspects of residential plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation. He quickly recognized early in his career that his true talents lie in his ability to troubleshoot complex problems and his love of learning lead him to designing and integrating complex mechanical systems. Graham is passionate about the industry and continuously works to stay abreast of the latest developments; he takes a holistic approach to design; and is solution oriented. Currently, Graham is working on completing his Provincial Instructor’s Diploma Program, his Class A Gas ticket and has completed all of the TECA courses.
Graham instructs TECA's Quality First Ventilation, Hydronic Design and Heat Pump courses.
Jeremy Young resides on Vancouver Island and has been in the plumbing and heating industry since 2005. Jeremy has worked in numerous roles within wholesale suppliers and sales agencies, holding warehouse, counter sales, outside sales, inside sales, and regional management positions. Jeremy’s passion for heating and cooling system design has led to a vast portfolio of unique applications, and a long list of industry training experience.
When he’s not hanging out in mechanical rooms, Jeremy enjoys exploring the outdoors and playing his guitar. Jeremy is a member of the Hydronics Technical Council and Municipal Hydronic Heat Pump Council; is an instructor for the Municipal Hydronic Heat Pump Course and is on the Board of Directors at TECA.
Scott has over 30 years of experience working in the heating and cooling industry, installation, service, design and design-built of complete mechanical systems for residential as well as commercial buildings.
The last 20 years he has focused on green technologies, heat pumps, district energy systems and geo-exchange. Scott has served on the board of TECA for over 15 years and is a past President and the Hydronic Committee Chair. Soctt is instrumental in developing new guidelines and best practice policies for the industry.
Terry has worked in the heating and ventilation industry for 37 years, is a volunteer member of the TECA Ventilation Committee, and has taught Ventilation Classes since 2005.
Terry is a Quality First Ventilation instructor for the Victoria area.Â
Todd Backus has worked in the HVAC industry since 2003. He completed his red-seal ticket as a sheet metal worker in 2009. As the owner/operator of Backus Mechanical, he specialized in forced air system installation & design for custom homes.
In 2019, Todd graduated from BCIT with a degree in mechanical engineering. Afterwards, he worked as a mechanical consultant for Rocky Point Engineering designing HVAC, plumbing, & fire suppression systems. In 2023, Todd completed his Professional Engineering certification and joined TECA as the Manager of Programs Development.
