Case Studies College and University

Christian Evans still remembers the uncertainty that comes with finding the right lane in a career. Like many college students interested in athletics, he initially explored different paths, including marketing. But it did not take long for him to discover that his strengths were better suited elsewhere. An internship in event operations at the University […]

Craig Zakrzewski’s path at Wake Forest University is defined by steady growth that mirrors the evolution of collegiate athletics. From his early days as a student manager to his current role as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects and Operations, his career reflects both continuity and adaptation. In a landscape shaped by NIL, revenue […]

A university campus in Alaska operates at the intersection of extremes, where weather, geography, and infrastructure demands converge into a uniquely complex operational environment. For Chris Borst, director of facilities, maintenance and operations at the University of Alaska Anchorage, that reality defines both the challenge and the opportunity. Overseeing nearly three million square feet of […]

Carl Reed’s career has unfolded alongside one of the most turbulent periods in collegiate athletics history. From NIL-driven recruiting battles to constant roster turnover and rising expectations for fan engagement, the operational playbook has been rewritten. As Senior Associate Athletics Director for Facilities, Operations, and Capital Projects at Sacramento State, Reed now sits at the […]

In the quiet, tree-lined streets of Decatur, Georgia, Agnes Scott College is a monument to tradition and transformation. Since its founding in 1889, the liberal arts college has served as a beacon for intellectually curious, socially engaged students ready to change the world. With accolades like being named the No. 1 Most Innovative National Liberal […]

Chester McKay, the associate director of facilities and campus services at UMass Amherst, plays a crucial role in ensuring that the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system maintains its reputation as a top-tier teaching and research institution. With over six years at the university and over a year in his current role, McKay […]

At Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), providing students with a comfortable, safe, and modern living environment is more than just a goal—it is a commitment that drives the campus’s continued growth and success. At the heart of this effort is Chad Caldwell, the Assistant Director of Maintenance Operations, whose work has been pivotal in transforming […]

When Colorado State University Pueblo set a goal of being the state’s first net zero campus, it had more in mind than simply switching to LED lighting. Taking advantage of its sprawling campus, the university is building a 24-acre solar farm. The project, which is part of an energy performance contract, will save the university […]

It was shaping up as a Spring Break like any other at Duke University in March 2020. With most students gone for the week, the facilities staff was preparing to spruce up the popular Wilson Recreation Center, readying it for the end of the semester. As Chris Policastro recalls, the plan was for a detailed […]

A 17-year-old Wesley Cooper would never forget the haunting screams of a woman burning to death in a car fire—and he never imagined his efforts to save her life would lead to a multiple careers. Seeing her car aflame in a ditch as a passerby, the teenager rushed to her aid, attempting to break the […]