
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and
maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and line
employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies
business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Responsibilities-
Work with home and business owners to make improvements and repairs to their properties. Types of work to include carpentry, roofing, door and window installation, concrete repair/replacement, siding drywall repair and installation, painting, and minor electrical and plumbing improvements.
Projects include scope discussion with owners, material and design development, cost estimates and presentation, securing of permits, demolition, reconstruction, interior and exterior finishes and project completion.
Responsibilities-
Daily supervision of three maintenance and six housekeeping staff. Ensured the club facilities were maintained for daily events and normal daily use.
Work included all facility maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, commerical kitchen equipment, electronic systems such as building alarms, computer IT systems, and interior/exterior finishes.
Developed a electronic work order/ work request system for club staff to report and request repairs and maintenance needs.
Developed an inclusive safety program for all club employees, to ensure required safety standards were met.
Developed annual Facilities Department budget and planned Capitol Improvements budget and 5-10 year plan.
Worked with vendors and repair contractors as needed for contracted repair work.
Example- Commerical kitchen equipment repairs beyond the skills of in house maintenance staff.
Example- Developed and implemented the replacement of 38 individual HVAC units that served the Clubhouse.
Strategic Planning- Worked with club leadership, board members and professional planners in the development of a strategic plan for the future construction and renovation of a new golf course and additional club facilities. Plan included the investigation of current facilities and equipment, current needs and then identification of future needs, spaces, programming needs and budget constraints.
Responsibilities-
Daily supervision of full and part time maintenance staff. Duties included assignment of daily work requirements, staff scheduling for events- to include sporting events, concerts, trade shows and other events.
Staff assessments and annual performance reviews.
Hiring and training of maintenance staff.
Daily oversight of and continuous operation of operation of building systems including mechanical/electrical and plumbing systems. Including life safety emergency systems- fire alarms, emergency power generators, security cameras and first aid (AED) equipment.
Managed emergency repairs such as power outages, HVAC shut downs, and plumbing leaks.
Developed and maintained engineering documentation for all projects, ensuring clarity and compliance with all required standards.
Collaborated with cross functional teams and departments to ensure alignment on all engineering projects and timelines.
Developed and enhances work order management processes- Example- Assisted with the development of QR Code identification of installed fixtures and equipment within the Arena.
Example- Developed checklists and preventative maintenance steps for MEP equipment.
Worked with outside vendors for equipment repair beyond the skills of in house staff, and vendors to provide annual requirements for life safety systems.
Managed the engineering needs for two locations- Pinnacle Bank Arena and Pinewood bowl.
Responsibilities-
Supervise in house staff and sub-contractors on commerical construction project sites. Ensure compliance with project plans, construction documents, and OSHA safety requirements.
Ensure projects remain on track in regards to time lines, budgets and progress requirements.
Review project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Inspect building sites daily for conformance to building codes, ordinances and other regulations.
Maintain daily progress and report to project managers, company owners and project owners.
Project history-
-Nebraska State Capitol- Construction of reflecting fountains in the four courtyards- Installation of 8' diameter water fountains and all associated MEP operation systems.
-Nebraska Air National Guard- Renovation of the Main Aircraft Hanger- $18M renovation of the hanger bay and staff planning and administrative office areas.
- School renovations- Waverly Middle school- classroom renovations. Concordia University - Seward NE- Dormitory remodel.
- Restaurant renovations- Renovation of BugerFi restaurant in the Haymarket and complete demolition and reconstruction of a Runza restaurant in Omaha.
Military Service- USAF- Active Duty- Sept. 1987 to Sept. 1991
NE Air National Guard- March 1992 to Sept. 2017
- Air Force Specialty Code- 3E3X1- Structural Specialist- Carpenter/Mason/Sheet Metal/ Welder
Chief Enlisted Manager- Jan.2013 to Sept.2017- Senior enlisted manager for the 155th Civil Engineer Squadron- Responsible for 130 engineering members of the squadron.
Operations Superintendent-
Responsibilities-
Daily supervision of maintenance staff- comprised of active duty/ federal technician and state of Nebraska employees.
Daily oversight of squadron budgets to include- Federal operation funds, facility restoration and maintenance funds and military construction funds. Also responsible for State of NE allocated operation funds. Funds totaled between 1.5M and 18M annually.
Developed annual capitol improvement projects and budgets.
Oversight of construction projects as well as facility maintenance projects.
Developed and implemented facility policies, procedures and safety standards.
National team assistance-
Member of a council to develop the energy conservation and reduction policy for the Air National Guard- National level.
Member of the Staff Assistance Center- Visited other Air National Guard units- nation wide- to assist new Facility Mangers of other Engineering Squadron staff to develop their programs and meet required standards.