Dallas College

Student Experience: Ronnie Sunker

“I owned a motorcycle and it was just something I wanted to know about. After I went through Cedar Valley’s Engine Technology program, I knew I wanted to go into the field. One of the most useful things I got out of the program was learning about all of the internal functions of motors and transmissions — learning how everything works together. 

“I recommend their program all the time. In fact, I just sent two employees to Cedar Valley. It’s a very detailed program, with one-on-one instruction, and it provides a far better education than most places. I liked the personalized instruction myself. I left the program five years ago, but when I go back, they still know who I am.” 

Ronnie Sunker earned a certificate in Motorcycle Technology at Cedar Valley in 2004. His work responsibilities include managing 16 technicians and service advisors, customer service, handling warranty issues and solving repair problems. American Eagle Harley-Davidson is located in Corinth, between Lewisville and Denton.


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Hugh Brooks

Hugh Brooks

President Think Green Builders LLC
“I was delighted to find that North Lake had a Construction Technology department that taught by hands-on practice along with text. The instructors were qualified educators, but also had many years of experience in construction. Everyone in our firm, regardless of their position, takes construction courses at North Lake.”
Construction Technology
Harold Collins

Harold Collins

Welding Instructor Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, Calif.
“The educational atmosphere created in the welding program is second to none — ensuring success to any student willing to work.”
Welding
Gabriela Sanchez

Gabriela “Gaby” Sanchez

CAD Technician Raymond L. Goodson Jr. Inc. Consulting Engineers
“I would recommend this program because it’s a growing career field. There’s a lot of need for CAD technicians, especially in civil engineering departments because of all the construction going on in the metroplex. It’s a promising career.”
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
Frank Juarez

Frank Juarez

Retired Engineering Technician Texas Instruments; Electronics/Mechatronics Student
“From my Mechatronics class, my skills will be applicable whether I’m working as a technician in the field or in a power generation center. I’ve also realized from taking Mechatronics how much I like to teach the younger kids, mentoring them in learning how to do things from the ground up.”
Mechatronics
Ronnie Sunker
Ronnie Sunker
Service Manager, American Eagle Harley-Davidson
Automotive Technology
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Updated September 4, 2026