Case Studies K-12 Education

In the Elgin Independent School District, the mission to support student success extends far beyond instruction. It is embedded in every operational decision, every new facility, and every long-term plan designed for a community that has become one of the fastest-growing regions in Central Texas. Located roughly 22 miles east of Austin, Elgin ISD spans […]

Jeff Unger did not expect his facilities career to unfold across shifting organizational landscapes, growing regional footprints, and buildings that range from modern expansions to structures more than a century old. Yet that is the scope of his work today as senior director of facilities for River Crossing YMCA, the association created from a series […]

The work that keeps a school district running rarely happens in front of students. Long before classrooms fill in the morning and long after the final game or rehearsal ends in the evening, facilities teams are quietly making sure every space is safe, functional and ready for learning. For Kenneth Mlincsek, director of buildings and […]

Ken Dioguardi did not set out to build a career in school facilities. His path moved through military service, private industry, technology leadership, and a chance technical assignment that changed his trajectory. Today, as supervisor of buildings and grounds for Eatontown Schools, he stands as a practical example of how trades-based experience, certifications, and adaptability […]

When Kris Wilkins joined the Richmond School District in British Columbia, he was stepping into familiar territory under the guidance of a mentor who had long shaped his career. His former boss, Frank Geyer, had been the one to call with the opportunity to join the district. Years earlier, the two worked together at Delta […]

Williamson County Schools, a K-12 public school district serving roughly 41,000 students across 52 campuses, has long been known for its academic strength and steady population growth. With 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, 29 elementary schools and one K through 8 school, the district depends on well-designed, well-maintained, future-ready facilities. As director of facilities […]

Aneta Mistak’s professional journey has been shaped by persistence, adaptability, and a belief that operational excellence can directly improve educational outcomes. As director of operations for High School District 214, she now oversees the day-to-day functionality of six high schools and one specialized school, ensuring that the physical environments supporting nearly 12,000 students remain safe, […]

Scott Jensen describes himself, half-jokingly, as a public servant. After nearly four decades in construction, architecture, and owner’s representation, the label fits. As director of design and construction for Rockford Public Schools, Jensen sits at the intersection of stewardship, leadership, and community trust, overseeing some of the district’s most consequential investments while keeping a steady […]

Brandon McLaughlin never expected that his architectural training—built on iteration, rapid prototyping, and learning through feedback—would become the backbone of leading construction and facilities planning for the fifth-largest school district in the United States. Yet in the Clark County School District, where more than 39 million square feet of buildings must support 374 schools, 22 […]

At Compton Unified School District, everything begins and ends with the community. The facilities team, led by Chief Facilities Officer and Bond Program Manager Nathaniel Holt, embodies that principle every day. Their work is not just about bricks and mortar; it’s about creating and maintaining spaces that help students and teachers thrive while strengthening neighborhood […]