Steve Peary Email & Phone Number

Williamstown, Ma, Us

Burlington, Vt, Us

Burlington, Vermont, Us

As the current Assistant Director for technology, innovation and administration at the Physical Plant Department, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT since 2013, my role is an interesting blend of strategy, finance, and technology. I oversee a team of professionals and together we're responsible for financial and operational tasks, ensuring regulatory compliance, training, work control, materials management, and more. But it isn't just about tables, numbers and figures; it's also about progress. I've:• Met budgeting goals consistently through well-designed strategic plans and boosted operational efficiency.• Driven advancements in physical security and access control, adding layers of safety to institutional premises.• Successfully adopted cutting-edge integrated workplace management solution to replace outdated systems.

Orono, Me, Us

In my earlier role at the University of Maine, Orono, ME, I served as the Associate Director & Operations Manager at the Department of Facilities Management, from 2002 - 2013. There, I managed all operations and implemented business services, while also overseeing strategic asset management. What I loved about this role was its diversity - from risk management to representing the University in institutional matters, no two days were ever the same. My achievements included:• Streamlining business functions in alignment with the institutional mission.• Developing an integrated facilities plan to make the operations more efficient.• Effectively managing $13M yearly and $12M utilities budget university-wide.• Controlled financial management for a $13M yearly budget and a university-wide, $12M utilities budget.

Bachelor Of Science In Forest Management, Minor In Survey Engineering, Forest Management/Survey Engineering

Forest Biology