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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Alonzo Adams

Alonzo L. Adams

Self-Employed Mechanic Adjunct Automotive Technology Faculty Cedar Valley
“I was eager to learn, and the Diesel program really excited me. The more I learned, the more I realize it’s not so hard. All of my instructors have been knowledgeable; any questions I had for them, they were pretty much able to answer everything. These are great courses if you want to work on diesel engines.”
Automotive, Automotive Technology, Automotive Technology - Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Rafael Merren

Rafael Merren

Owner/Operator Grump’s Rod Shop
“It’s great to have intelligent capabilities, but if you don’t have the skillsets to back them up, what’s the point of going out into the real world? If you have a practical skill, you can always put bread on the table.”
Auto Body Technology
Kathryn Jaeger

Kathryn Jaeger

Technician, Trophy Nissan of Mesquite
“People look at a car and open the hood and see all the hoses and connections, and maybe think, ‘I am never going to figure this out.' Then you learn the basic concepts, and it’s more simplistic than you would think.”
Automotive Technology
Doug Jochum

Doug Jochum

Art Teacher Skyline High School
“The students here are also attentive and helpful — I found out right away that there’s a group of them who have been here a while and who will chip in to help you do anything you don’t understand or help hold something you’re working on. I think that attitude is a reflection of the teaching here as well.”
Welding
Ronnie Sunker
Ronnie Sunker
Service Manager, American Eagle Harley-Davidson
Automotive Technology
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Updated July 28, 2026