Duke Beard is a graduate of Impact Institute’s HVAC Program and has been working in the HVAC field since 2018. He attended Ivy Tech Community College and graduated in 2021 with his Associate’s degree in HVAC. In October of 2021 he passed his Allen County Journeyman’s licensing exam. Duke accepted the position as Impact’s HVAC instructor beginning with the 2022-23 school year.

“When I was 16, I didn’t have a good idea of what I wanted to do. Impact helped me find my answer by giving me a passion for HVAC, and the skills needed to do well in the trades. I am honored to have the opportunity to do the same for my students.”

Duke is married to his wife Jocelyn and together they have a son and a daughter.