Teamwork is our Strength
The mission of Facilities Management at the University of Arizona is to effectively and efficiently provide maintenance, operational services and utilities services that support the faculty, staff and students in pursuit of excellence in their individual and institutional academic research and community objectives.
These services are directed toward the pursuit of sustainability in the maintenance and operation of all facilities.
Facilities Management's vision is to achieve customer satisfaction and employee excellence. We value accountability, communication, sustainability, cooperation, education, fairness and trust.
Christopher M. Kopach
ICS COVID Incident Commander
Associate Vice President of University Facility Services
The University of Arizona
APPA Past President
Christopher M. Kopach
Christopher M. Kopach, Associate Vice President of University Facility Services at The University of Arizona obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management while working full time. He has 30+ years of facilities management experience from the University of Michigan, contract services and the University of Arizona.
Chris is currently the Past President of APPA and the focus during his Presidency was “Harnessing and Transferring Knowledge” within our facilities field to address the large turnover of staff due to retirements by mentoring the younger professionals through education, leadership development and succession planning.
He provides a solid leadership background that focuses on developing one team of highly efficient and effective employees working to improve processes that generate operational and financial savings back to the University, all while providing outstanding customer service.
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