<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-0f763cf2-7fff-1b91-9aff-0635094f4ca2"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Good Morning,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I am pleased to announce that Rob Boal has been selected as the successful candidate for the role of Director of Facilities at SUNY Plattsburgh. Rob will officially begin in this role on September 26, 2024.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Rob has been serving as Interim Director of Facilities since April 2024. During that time, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to addressing key issues on our campus. Notably, Rob played a critical role in responding to last year’s high-temperature hot water failure, showcasing his ability to manage complex challenges under pressure. He has also been instrumental in addressing years of deferred maintenance, which he has taken on with an innovative and proactive approach to improving campus safety and operations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Rob brings a wealth of experience in facilities management, with a career that includes high level leadership roles at the University of Vermont, where he managed over 850,000 square feet of medical, office, and classroom buildings. Rob’s technical expertise includes building automation, HVAC systems, and energy conservation measures, which have resulted in both operational efficiencies and cost savings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">At SUNY Plattsburgh, Rob has developed strong working relationships with key campus departments such as Capital, Procurement, and ITS. His collaborative approach to problem solving and his focus on team building have been crucial in advancing the growth and maintenance of our facilities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Rob’s current interim leadership of a 130-person unit, management of an $8 million operating budget, and his commitment to professional development within his team, further reflect his dedication to excellence and his capacity to perform well in this role.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">In light of Rob’s permanent appointment, we will immediately launch a search for the Assistant Director of Facilities. More details about this search will be forthcoming.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Please join me in congratulating Rob on his new role and in supporting him as he continues to advance the important work of maintaining and improving our campus facilities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sincerely,</span></p></span><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size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