Dr. Devon Madon is the co-owner of Madon Sheet Metal, a union fabrication shop in Illinois specializing in high-quality HVAC components and custom welded assemblies. She holds a PhD in Early Modern Literature from Loyola University Chicago and spent nearly a decade teaching literature and communication. Devon now combines her background in education with her work in the skilled trades, focusing on business strategy, leadership development, and ethical technology. She writes and speaks about lifelong learning, AI, and the value of dignified work in modern manufacturing.