We’d like to introduce one of our amazing student interns at the Arboretum and Public Garden sector of Facilities Management, Brisny Argueta Balan! Brisny is a first year Civil Engineering major and has been an Arboretum Ambassador Intern since October. Arboretum Ambassador interns are students in the Learning by Leading program that assist with campus stewardship and outreach responsibilities for the Arboretum and Public Garden.
We are thrilled to feature Shelby Sopocy, Animal Care Supervisor 1 and Manager of the Swine Teaching, Research, and Outreach Facility, as one of our phenomenal customers at UC Davis Facilities Management! Shelby has been a part of the UC Davis community for the past four years, bringing with her a strong background in the commercial swine industry.
James Mosqueda joined Custodial & Waste Management as our Operations Manager of Recharge and Events on March 6, and he’s already making a big impact. We recently sat down with James to learn more about his role and his experience with being part of Facilities Management (FM)!
We’d like to introduce one of our dedicated team members from the Building Maintenance Services sector of Facilities Management (FM): Don Petty, Electrician for Construction! With an incredible 27 years of experience at UC Davis, Don has played a vital role in keeping our campus powered, safe, and adaptable to the needs of our ever-changing community.
At UC Davis, the beauty and health of the trees that provide shade and foliage doesn’t happen just by chance—it’s the result of careful stewardship by our dedicated and highly skilled Tree Team. We sat down with Tree Team Supervisor Justin Morejohn to learn more about the work that goes into keeping our campus green and growing.
We are excited to feature Carlee Gnos as one of our new Associate HR Business Partners who helps support the work we do here at Facilities Management. Carlee started working with UC Davis this past December!
Introducing Nathan Plitt, our new supervisor of Plumbing Projects and Fire Protection. Nathan has worked with Facilities Management (FM) for 2 years and previously worked as a plumber with FM!
The Learning by Leading™ Program (or LxL) is a student leadership development program offered by the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden that provides undergraduates with hands-on, real-world experience in environmental and public garden management.
This quarter, we want to highlight a team that plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in maintaining the cleanliness and sustainability of our campus, the Solid Waste Team! This team ensures that all waste, from garbage to recyclables, is efficiently collected and properly managed. While their work may not always be visible, the impact they have on campus life is undeniable.
This quarter, we are highlighting Stacey Waller, one of our business partners who supports the work we do at Facilities Management. Stacey started working with UC Davis in 2013 at the former IT Services. She has worked her current position as Service Desk Supervisor for Administrative IT since 2022.
