Staff News October 2022
October 28, 2022
New Hires
- Hunter Chatelain, trades utility senior worker, HSPP Zone 1 South
- James Coates, IT Help Desk specialist, Technology & Innovation
- Patrick Connolly, project associate, CC&R Renewal and Renovation
- Matthew Dyer, custodial services worker, E&G Custodial Services — Central Zone
- Tyler Fielding, electrician senior assistant, Housing Maintenance
- Nasra Fitina, custodial services worker, E&G Custodial Services — Newcomb Zone
- Mark Flynn, project coordinator, CC&R UVA Health Construction
- Carol Gough, custodial services supervisor, E&G Custodial Services — Central Zone
- Dennis Hansen, boiler operator, Heat Plants
- Daniel Helmes, landscape and grounds worker, Landscape Services
- Santosh Krishnakumar, electrical engineer, Power & Light
- Eric Vazquez Morales, custodial services worker, E&G Custodial Services — Central Zone
- Daniel Morgan, senior HVAC assistant, HSPP Zone 1 South
- Alyssa Oakes, maintenance inventory specialist, Housing Maintenance
- Ruth Mejia De Ortega, custodial services worker, E&G Custodial Services — Newcomb Zone
Transfers & Promotions
- Bryant Bibb, HVAC supervisor, West Grounds Zone
- Benji Boatwright, senior electrician, Central Grounds Zone
- Duska Burruss, senior administrative coordinator, Operations and Energy & Utilities
- Duane Dabney, senior plumber, HSPP Zone 1 North
- Shawn Gentry, senior electrician, Power & Light
- Jonathan Racey, landscape supervisor, Landscape Services
- Katarina Radovic, assistant manager for zone operations, North Grounds Zone
- Larry Rocissono, recycling worker, Recycling Services
- Nathan Wilson, special projects team supervisor, CC&R Construction & Renovation Services
Best Wishes to FM Retirees
Page Fox, West Grounds Zone carpenter, retired Sept. 9 with 48 years of service. Page first started at UVA in 1974 as a temp in the furniture shop while he was still in high school. He joined Facilities Management full-time in 1977, working in various departments including the cabinet shop, carpenter shop (WC 21) and Central Grounds Zone before joining the West Grounds Zone. For 29 years, Page consistently worked on projects on the Lawn and was known for leaving his initials in inconspicuous places. Future generations doing major renovations on the Lawn will likely encounter the initials “PBF” and wonder who this skilled carpenter was.
Compliments from Customers
Otis Hackett: I'm writing to share my sincere appreciation for Otis. His work ethic, commitment to excellence, creative thinking, project management skills, and can-do attitude is exemplary. I've worked with him on two recent projects and could not have been more pleased with the team approach and collaboration he takes to get the job done. The ID badge office renovation was a success as was the most recent West Davis wing office suite renovation. Otis takes pride in his work and it shows. —Sally LeBeau, Patient Experience Office
Facilities Management employees: UVA Athletics would like to say thank you to Facilities Management for the strong support it provides to the University by extending an offer of free tickets to an upcoming football game to all employees and their immediate family members. I am extremely proud of the excellent service that our teams provide, and I am excited about the opportunity for our employees and families to get together outside of work in support of our team! Please visit this page to request tickets: Athletics/FM Appreciation Form and contact Duska Burruss if you have any questions. —Don Sundgren, AVP/CFO