AARON SCHERPEREEL
Lubbock
Summary
Dynamic facilities management leader with extensive experience at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, demonstrating expertise in budget oversight and strategic planning to enhance operational efficiency through process improvements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President – Facilities and Safety Services
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Lubbock
12.2021 - Current
- Promoted to manage Facilities and Safety Services department, overseeing $24 million budget.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives for health sciences programs and operations.
- Coordinate cross-departmental collaborations to enhance project design and internal initiatives.
- Support compliance with regulatory and credentialing bodies in clinical, academic, and research settings.
- Manage budget preparations for construction projects and departmental operations.
- Evaluate and implemented process improvements to increase workflow efficiency.
- Generate reports detailing project progress, budgets, and staffing needs.
Managing Director – Facilities Operations
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Lubbock
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Promoted to manage the directors responsible for maintenance, operations, engineering, space management and project management at all locations within TTUHSC.
- Completed TTUHSC’s One Team Fellow’s program.
Senior Director – Facilities Operations
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Lubbock
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Promoted to manage the Maintenance and Operations Lubbock department with full budgetary responsibilities of $3.5M as well as facilitate responsibilities listed under Unit Associate Director.
- Completed Governor’s Center for Management Development Senior Management Program.
Unit Associate Director – Plant Operations
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Lubbock
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Promoted to manage personnel overseeing maintenance and operations of electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems across 1.2 million square feet of campus space.
- Scheduled, supervised, appointed, evaluated, and terminated staff within relevant trades.
- Reviewed equipment and past preventative maintenance records to verify operational integrity.
- Developed training models and preventative maintenance programs for all trades in Plant Operations.
- Coordinated construction projects executed by external contractors and internal personnel.
- Managed critical equipment monitoring, including liquid nitrogen systems, elevators, security networking, and antiquated fire alarm systems.
- Collaborated with regional campuses to troubleshoot complex building-related issues.
- Completed State Required Deferred Maintenance reports and coordinated Facility Condition Index reviews for TTUHSC properties.
Engineer
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Lubbock
02.2009 - 08.2011
- Managed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects across all TTUHSC campuses.
- Reviewed submittal documentation and project plans for MEP work within TTUHSC properties.
- Inspected construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications and TTUHSC standards.
- Troubleshot energy-related issues to achieve significant reductions in energy consumption.
- Resolved building odor complaints that other staff could not isolate effectively.
Plant Manager
HUMDINGER EQUIPMENT
03.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed operational aspects of manufacturing facility, supervising 25 employees effectively.
- Oversaw weld quality, paint specifications, assembly, packaging, and shipping to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Developed production schedules and optimized plant layout for enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Applied Lean Manufacturing and Kanban principles, boosting productivity from 84% to 112%.
- Reorganized plant operations due to poor scraper sales and economic pressures for new product lines.
- Adapted production capabilities to manufacture three large welded structures within five months using limited resources.
- Produced standard items including H619G construction grade pull behind scrapers and petroleum parts.
- Manufactured non-standard items such as 12’ X 40’ and 12’ X 35’ oil field compressor skids.
Systems Engineering Manager
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
06.2006 - 03.2008
- Oversaw equipment installations exceeding $750,000 budget starting July 2006.
- Managed daily performance of up to 32 field engineers across seven states, ensuring compliance with contracts.
- Directed project implementation from inception to customer acceptance, including testing and training.
- Created cross-departmental objectives to enhance team performance and drive business results.
- Supervised all aspects of project execution, including subcontractor management to meet client specifications.
- Initiated site inspections for operational compliance, achieving 100% on-time delivery and increased revenues.
- Scheduled conference calls with teams to address project performance and eliminate obstacles.
- Developed contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted operation of systems and equipment.
Large Project – Project Manager
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Managed installations of HVAC and security systems, securing project resources and materials, creating engineering schedules, ensuring safety and quality adherence and developing financial requirements for commercial client installations.
- Contributor to client bid process, liaising with sales teams to estimate project expense, perform cost versus benefit analyses, and review project scope to reduce financial risk.
- Secured subcontractor agreements, negotiating pricing to minimize client expense while meeting contractual commitments.
- Managed projects from contract execution to customer and general contractor acceptance, translating plans and drawings into operationally efficient installations adhering to safety and manufacturer specifications.
- Supervised installation teams, conducted site inspections, and attended weekly project meetings, tracking high level issues to successful and timely resolve.
- Major Projects: Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Terminal D – installation of HVAC controls ($6.2 million). Airport Operation Center/Emergency Operations Center ($4.1 million). Vernon College – HVAC controls ($350,000). Dallas Love Field Airport – FAA Tower Security ($56,000).
Core Team Manager
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
04.2004 - 10.2004
- Accepted company relocation from Lubbock to monitor project design quality and product implementation.
- Hired, trained, and mentored Application Engineers and Engineering Assistants deployed statewide.
- Managed resource planning, scheduling, financial oversight, and customer relationship management.
Installation Team Leader
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
09.2001 - 04.2004
- Managed team of Project Managers and System Application Engineers to ensure timely project completion.
- Oversaw quality control, ensuring contractual compliance and effective subcontractor management.
- Directed $8 million project portfolio, optimizing resource allocation and project delivery.
- Led initiatives that achieved profitable operations for first time in five years.
- Recognized with Texas Area General Manager and Slippage Control Award for two consecutive years.
- Acted as interim supervisor in Service Department, securing multi-year Planned Service Agreement worth $425,000.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS
07.2000 - 08.2001
- Managed start-up operations for production lines, recruiting personnel for dry and industrial sprinkler product lines.
- Initiated Lean Manufacturing processes and Six Sigma concepts, increasing production yields by 30%.
- Negotiated with suppliers to establish delivery timelines and quality measures, reducing materials costs by 10%.
- Developed corrective action processes to monitor and report quality deficiencies in production lines.
- Facilitated implementation of web-based MRP II software as nominated by senior management.
- Contributed to facilities analysis team, optimizing floor space through Kanban methodologies and workstation redesigns, achieving 15% higher operating efficiency.
- Proposed and implemented an intern program for data collection on time studies, resulting in over $50,000 in annualized savings.
Manufacturing Engineer
EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES
10.1997 - 07.2000
- Led engineering for product lines, managing suppliers, production, and processes effectively.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques and Kanban principles to enhance throughput and reduce work in progress.
- Established staffing, capacity, and scheduling requirements while analyzing production efficiency.
- Developed training programs focused on employee skills to achieve performance targets.
- Served as interim supervisor for 13 employees in first generation department.
- Achieved APICS Certification as Certified Inventory Control Manager to enhance professional expertise.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University Kingsville
Kingsville, TX01.1996
Skills
- Facility management
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Strategic Service based leadership
- Cross-functional coordination
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment and management
- Conflict resolution
- Contract management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Data-driven decision making & judgment
- Organizational development
- Regulatory and policy compliance
- Business strategy creation
- Department policies & procedure implementation
- Effective relationship building
- Departmental process management & oversight
- Negotiation
- Operations management
- Innovation management
- Budget development, oversight & management
- Resource allocation
- Issue troubleshooting and resolution
- Project development and management
- Customer relationship management
- Operational change management
- Performance metrics
- Statistical analysis
- Keeping up with new technological changes
Certification
• Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), APPA, 2013
• Certified Inventory Control Manager (CICM), APICS, 2000
• Certified Inventory Control Manager (CICM), APICS, 2000
Acknowledgments
- FP&C's Golden Nail Award, 2024
- One Team Fellows Graduate, 2021
- TTUHSC Quality Team Award, 2020
- TTUHSC Quality Team Award, 2015
- Multiple Team Member ACE Cards
Timeline
Assistant Vice President – Facilities and Safety Services
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
12.2021 - Current
Managing Director – Facilities Operations
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
04.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Director – Facilities Operations
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
02.2016 - 04.2019
Unit Associate Director – Plant Operations
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
08.2011 - 02.2016
Engineer
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
02.2009 - 08.2011
Plant Manager
HUMDINGER EQUIPMENT
03.2008 - 01.2009
Systems Engineering Manager
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
06.2006 - 03.2008
Large Project – Project Manager
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
10.2004 - 06.2006
Core Team Manager
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
04.2004 - 10.2004
Installation Team Leader
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
09.2001 - 04.2004
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS
07.2000 - 08.2001
Manufacturing Engineer
EAGLE PICHER INDUSTRIES
10.1997 - 07.2000
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University Kingsville