December 6, 2023
Kent Knicely, a former employee of Facilities Management, died Nov. 6. Knicely retired in 2018 with 11 years of service as the Heat Plants manager. During his time at the University, he managed the operation and maintenance of UVA’s heat plants and oversaw multiple renovation and improvement projects of the facilities. Knicely regularly hosted tours for UVA and area community members, and was honored for his work during after-hours emergencies and for his creative efforts to increase energy efficiency and further sustainability efforts at the heat plants.
David “Mike” Meade, a former employee of Facilities Management, died Nov. 30. Meade retired in 2016 with 20 years of service working as a mason plasterer for Health System Physical Plant Zone 1.