Michael B. Young
Bear River City
Summary
Results-driven Facilities and Operations Manager with 27 years leading government infrastructure and capital asset management. Specializes in optimizing performance through strategic maintenance, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced in managing statewide inspection programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. Dedicated to maintaining safe, mission-ready facilities and eligible for U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
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Certification
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27
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Manager & Chief Safety Officer
State of Utah; Utah Department of Public Safety & Utah Department of Corrections
Sandy, UT
05.2025 - Current
- Directed life-safety initiatives and executed detailed inspections to align with state compliance for critical infrastructure and government facilities. Led a team of eight skilled professionals with state-wide inspection authority within high-value facilities throughout Utah.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance public safety policies across state agencies.
- Streamlined operational workflows within correctional systems, improving staff efficiency and service delivery.
- Developed and implemented training programs for management personnel, fostering leadership skills and accountability.
Assistant Fire Chief
Brigham City Fire Department
11.2019 - 05.2025
- Managed comprehensive operational functions to ensure effective service delivery, regulatory adherence, and strategic planning within a municipal fire department.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive response strategies for emergencies to bolster organizational preparedness.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters to enhance operational readiness and safety.
- Coordinated emergency response plans, ensuring effective communication among team members during incidents.
- Led incident command operations, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining situational awareness under pressure.
Deputy State Fire Marshal
Office of the Utah State Fire Marshal
01.2000 - 11.2019
- Advanced through multiple leadership and technical assignments within the Utah Department of Public Safety, including Highway Patrol, supervisory responsibilities, and appointment as Deputy State Fire Marshal.
- Developed and implemented training programs for fire safety awareness.
- Conducted fire code inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
South Salt Lake City, Utah05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration, Emergency Management Emphasis
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT2015
Associates of Science - General Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT2011
Skills
- Facilities & Operations Leadership: Infrastructure Management, Maintenance Planning, Safety Management, Building & Life Safety Systems, Operational Readiness, Business Continuity
- Strategic Planning & Project Management: Capital Improvement, Budgeting & Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance
- Performance optimization
- Technical proficiency
- Sales and marketing expertise
- Staff training and development
- Customer relationship development
- Safety Management
Accomplishments
- Oversight of statewide inspections for hundreds of government buildings.
- Management of large capital facilities projects (including the Utah State Prison, Capitol Hill, universities, and state-owned facilities).
- Plan review responsibilities for complex commercial and industrial buildings.
- Supervision of technical inspectors and investigators.
- Management of statewide compliance programs.
- Development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
- Experience with large facility infrastructure, fire protection systems, hazardous materials, and life-safety systems.
- Use of data management systems (GO Canvas, Google Drive, EDMS, Lexipol) to improve operational efficiency and reporting.
Certification
- International Code Council, (ICC) Inspector I, II, Fire Plans Examiner, and Building Plans Examiner certifications.
- State of Utah, Limited Inspector
- National Association of Fire Investigators – Certified Fire Explosion Investigator, CFEI
- International Association of Arson Investigators, CFI (v.)
- Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training – Category I, II, & Corrections Officer (ret.)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Division Manager & Chief Safety Officer
State of Utah; Utah Department of Public Safety & Utah Department of Corrections
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Fire Chief
Brigham City Fire Department
11.2019 - 05.2025
Deputy State Fire Marshal
Office of the Utah State Fire Marshal
01.2000 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration, Emergency Management Emphasis
Utah Valley University
Associates of Science - General Education
Utah State University
DPS Commissioners Commendation
Notable Projects include:
Chief Code Official for construction of Utah State Prison campus.
Utah State Capitol complex.
University of Utah Hospital, surgical wing.
Huntsman Cancer Institute, surgical and hospital wing.
Lead Fire Investigator for Provo Tabernacle Fire.
Lead Fire Investigator for state-wide fire investigations.