{"id":51837,"date":"2025-04-07T11:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T16:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=51837"},"modified":"2025-04-07T11:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T16:48:29","slug":"acc-announces-new-leadership-in-facilities-and-maintenance-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/04\/07\/acc-announces-new-leadership-in-facilities-and-maintenance-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"ACC Announces New Leadership in Facilities and Maintenance Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Austin Community College District (ACC) announces two new associate vice chancellors to lead the College\u2019s facilities and maintenance operations work. <\/p>\n

Dr. Michael Garcia will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Maintenance and Operations and Aziz Hussaini will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning, Construction, and Sustainability. This strategic change consolidates key maintenance and planning functions, streamlining operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank our entire facilities team for their dedication and hard work. It has been clear that we have a great team. We do not have a people problem. We need better structures and processes, and need to fill several vacant positions, so that you have the support you need to be successful,\u201d says Neil Vickers, Executive Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration. \u201cMike and Aziz bring decades of expertise, and their leadership will strengthen the College\u2019s ability to maintain and develop high-quality learning environments that support student success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning, Construction & Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning, Construction & Sustainability will oversee ACC\u2019s project management office, energy and sustainability efforts, commissioning and engineering, in-house construction, furniture fixtures & equipment, and facilities information systems.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m truly honored to step into the role of Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Planning, Construction, and Sustainability. Having grown with this incredible team, I\u2019m excited to take on this new responsibility and continue contributing to the growth of our campus. My focus will always be on serving our community \u2014 working together, listening to needs, and ensuring that we create a campus that\u2019s not only functional today but also sustainable and innovative for generations to come,” says Hussaini.<\/p>\n

Hussaini most recently served as interim Vice Chancellor of Facilities & Construction, where he established campus design guidelines and construction standards, the District-Wide Campus Master Plan, and oversaw the completion of ACC\u2019s 2014 bond projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

Associate Vice Chancellor of Maintenance and Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Associate Vice Chancellor of Maintenance and Operations will lead all maintenance and operations functions, including environmental health and safety, general maintenance, plumbing, and campus management.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m honored to take on this new role. Our campuses are more than just buildings\u2014they\u2019re spaces where students learn, grow, and achieve their goals. I look forward to working alongside a dedicated team to ensure our facilities are safe, sustainable, and operating at the highest standards. Together, we\u2019ll continue to create an environment that supports student success and the college\u2019s mission,” says Dr. Garcia.<\/p>\n

Dr. Garcia previously served as ACC\u2019s Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs, leading HVAC, Electrical, Fire, and Environmental Health & Safety teams at the College. In this role, he oversaw ACC\u2019s emergency management plans and crisis response procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

Both started in their new roles on March 24.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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