Mississippi Valley State University President Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr. is excited to announce the addition of Michael Switzer as the Vice President for Facilities Management and Capital Projects.
Switzer brings a wealth of experience to the position, having a work history specializing in facilities management, construction management, and energy savings initiatives.
"Michael is a strategic leader with a significant depth of experience in higher education," said Dr. Briggs. "I am confident his exceptional skills and passion for leading high-performing teams to advance infrastructure and facilities projects will serve MVSU well," Briggs added.
For the last 20 years, Switzer has worked primarily within facilities management for Institutions of Higher Learning, where he's been responsible for ensuring high construction and maintenance standards.
Additionally, Switzer gained design experience in roadway, aviation, construction management, and sight planning at Neel-Schaffer Inc. He has served as Director of Facilities Management at Delta State University, Millsaps College, and Executive Director of Facilities Services at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
"I am well acquainted with managing maintenance and construction on campus and in healthcare settings. I'm excited to join the Facilities Management team and work towards making a difference at Valley. I am thankful to Dr. Briggs for this great opportunity," said Switzer.
As vice president at MVSU, Switzer will provide overall leadership for a wide range of university services and functions, including the maintenance, upkeep, and replacement of buildings and infrastructure; capital planning, building design, and construction; environmental health and safety; and campus grounds.