Continue a career providing facilities, construction, and operations management for a company that places value on quality and exemplary cusotmer service
JAMES L. ROCHFORD
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Offers more than 20 years of successful business administration experience in executive leadership positions serving
facilities, energy, and operations management. Demonstrate an acute knowledge of complex physical plant facilities and energy management operations. Background includes ten years of performance contracting, and sales.
Client Relations ½ Project Management ½ Expense Control ½ Budget Preparation ½ Operations Management
Health Care Support Service Construction Management Project Management Performance Contracting
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS
 Streamlined service operations for Culver Educational Foundation and reduced operating costs
$125K annually. Managed and directed 150-800 service employees through eleven reporting supervisors.
 Construction management projects of over $100M in new construction and renovation projects.
 Saved Valparaiso University $200K of natural gas commodity for energy purchases spanning two years.
 Eliminated the $100K deficit budget of Southwest Allen Schools’ food service department in the first year.
 Spearheaded annual energy savings of more than $1.2M and earned recognition as the 1993 Top Sales Performer of performance contracting for Johnson Controls Inc.
 Achieved $250K in annual savings by implementing the Ft. Wayne Community Schools Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects I and II.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Varsity Contractors INC. Portfolio Manger………………………………………………………………..2007-2008
Administer and direct $12M janitorial / custodial facility services operations in seven Midwest states
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. Service Executive………………………………………………………………2005-2007
Direct all facilities management services business activities for northern Indiana. Develop business opportunities and execute customer service strategies that exceed expectations.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING INC, Manager…………………………………………… 2003-2005
Create and develop solutions strategies and implement facilities management action plans.
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, Associate Director of Mechanical Systems 2001-2003
Directed mechanical systems preventative maintenance service methodologies. Purchased university energy needs and ensured protection of the physical plant assets. Directed university emergency preparedness plans.
SERVICEMASTER/TXU MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Regional Executive 1997-2001
Directed all marketing and sales activities. Developed asset management strategies. Operational savings specialist for facility management operations. Created and managed the energy management purchase strategies.
MID-AMERICA ENERGY RESOURCES INC., Manager 1995-1997
Marketed, sold, and implemented energy services to open markets throughout the US. Bulk purchase of natural gas contracts. Achieved operational savings through performance contracting.
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC., Account Executive 1993-1995
Promoted and sold performance contracting to public schools in northern Indiana. Decreased taxes and operational costs for public schools. Reduced “Greenhouse†gases and eliminated toxic waste.
PRIOR TO 1993:
CULVER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, Manager of Maintenance & Repair
METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS, Director of Operations
LAKE COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, Director of Human and Leisure Services
HIGHLAND PARK AND RECREATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Director of Parks and Recreation Department
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, & AFFILIATIONS
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, B.S. Recreation Education Administration, Teaching Certificate Secondary Education
INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, Certified Energy Auditor, Energy Management
SELECTION RESEARCH INC., Certificate: Support Service Interview Specialist
SERVICEMASTER EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT, Certificate: Facility, Energy, & Capital Management Services
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