Facilities Director - Colonial Downs Racetrack & Casino (Churchill Downs) & Richmond Gaming Emporium
(2021-08 - 2026-07)
Directed comprehensive facilities operations across 300+ acres for a leading gaming and racing destination, encompassing casino, racetrack facilities, barns, parking, administrative buildings, grounds, and support infrastructure.
- Administered an annual operating budget of $10 million.
- Cultivated and led a team of 40 facilities professionals.
- Managed all aspects of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, landscaping, fleet, and building maintenance.
- Spearheaded capital improvement projects from conception through successful completion.
- Authored budgets, forecasts, capital requests, and long-range facility enhancement plans.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and oversaw external service providers.
- Developed Requests for Proposal (RFPs), evaluated bids, and enforced contractor accountability.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA compliance and gaming regulatory standards.
- Served as Manager on Duty (MOD), providing oversight for casino-wide operations and guest experience.
- Provided support to multiple Rosie's Gaming Emporium locations throughout Virginia.
- Managed emergency response planning and maintained facility readiness for a 24/7 operational environment.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration with Security, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.
Maintenance Superintendent - United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
(2017-03 - 2021-08)
- Oversaw all maintenance and engineering operations for a substantial community campus.
- Supervised a team of maintenance technicians and coordinated third-party contractors.
- Established and implemented comprehensive preventive maintenance programs.
- Managed maintenance budgets and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- Led facility renovations and equipment upgrade initiatives.
- Directed HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repair operations.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and maintained workplace safety standards.
- Utilized FacilityDude CMMS for efficient work order management.
- Managed emergency maintenance responses and directed on-call operations.
Maintenance Manager - United States Coast Guard Headquarters - Washington
(2009-03 - 2017-03)
Directed facilities engineering and maintenance operations supporting Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- Implemented and managed preventive maintenance programs.
- Oversaw facility inspections and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Supervised maintenance personnel and managed their performance.
- Coordinated complex mechanical and electrical repair projects.
- Managed the execution of building infrastructure projects.
- Guaranteed mission readiness for critical government facilities.
Electrician - United States Coast Guard
(2000-03 - 2009-03)
Maintained, repaired, and installed electrical systems essential for Coast Guard vessels and shore facilities.
- Specialized in electrical power generation and distribution systems, motor controls, generator systems, transformers, navigation equipment, electronic systems, interior communications, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
