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U Facilities Leadership

We serve in the Construction Management of great physical campus spaces for education, healthcare, and the community. We ensure the long-term viability of the university through long-range planning, renovation and new construction, stewardship of natural resources, and community outreach.

The Construction Management teams display their commitment to the success of this mission by providing excellent customer service to all, engaging in open and transparent communication, ensuring our team members and the community receive the necessary education and fostering team satisfaction.

 

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Jim Russell
Associate Vice President
 U Facilities

Jim.Russell@utah.edu

Lori Kaczka
Executive Director
U Facilities

lori.kaczka@utah.edu

 

 

 

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Eric Newby

Director
Construction Project Management

Capital Development

eric.newby@utah.edu

Brett Petersen

Director
Construction Project Management

Capital Improvements

brett.b.petersen@utah.edu

Andrew King

Director
Construction Project Management

Capital Improvements

andrew.king@utah.edu

Derek Peterson

Interim Senior Director

Facilities Management


derek.peterson@fm.utah.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lissa Larson

Associate Director

Sustainability & Energy Management

lissa.larson@utah.edu

Mary Dupaix

Associate Director

Account Management

Mary.Dupaix@utah.edu

Teressa Pickett

Procurement Specialist V

 

teressa.pickett@utah.edu

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 1/7/26