As a veteran higher education executive, Phil capitalizes on the numerous hats worn throughout his career – lawyer, administrator, regulatory affairs director, assistant professor of public policy, and associate dean – to bring a unique and experienced perspective to his current role as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration at Pepperdine University.Phil provides leadership and executive management for several major areas – overseeing human resources, finance, campus development and facilities management, construction and land use issues, governmental and regulatory affairs, campus safety and security, emergency services, insurance and risk management, business services, and real estate. Phil is also the liaison to the Board of Regents on the Finance and Administration committee, chairs the University’s Management Committee, co-chairs the Emergency Operations Committee, manages the University’s emergency response and preparedness protocols, and serves on Pepperdine’s interdisciplinary threat assessment team.