Ron Lester

Experience

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  Master's Painters & Finishers

  Aug 1980 - Jan 1996

  Partner/Chief Operating Officer

  Master's Painters and Finishers was a company providing professional painting and finishing services to clients in areas such as high end residential, light commercial and commercial retail fixtures. As COO I managed all aspects of the business, including meeting clients, providing estimates and contracts, writing finish specs, overseeing shop production, and office administration.

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  Southern Nazarene University

  Aug 1996 - now

  Direct and oversee personnel and budgets for all of the function groups of the Facilities Management department, including: Operations and Maintenance, Building Trades, Event Support, Capital Project Planning, Contractor Management, Construction / Renovation and Building Projects. Also, oversee our 3rd party vendor for Campus Landscaping and Grounds / Athletic Grounds, Environmental / Custodial Services.SNU Facilities Management is responsible for the maintenance and operations of 975,000 square feet, in over 50 buildings, located on approximately 240 acres. Show less Direct and oversee personnel and budgets for all of the function groups of the Facilities Management department, including: Operations and Maintenance, Building Trades, Campus Landscaping and Grounds / Athletic Grounds, Environmental / Custodial Services, Event Support / Management, Transportation, and Campus Safety and Security. Also, manage Capital Project Planning, Risk Management, Contractor Management, Construction / Renovation and Building Projects. SNU Facilities Management employs over 50 people and is responsible for the maintenance and operations of 975,000 square feet, in over 50 buildings, located on approximately 240 acres. Show less During my time as supervisor of the Paint department, I helped develop and implement an approved Campus Design and Color Palette and oversaw the renovation or remodel of twelve major campus buildings. I was able to accomplish this work completely in-house with a crew of two full time painters and up to sixteen student workers. I am proud of the upgrades in designs and finishes I was able to provide for SNU. Due to my experience in high end custom residential and commercial work with my own company, I was able to help raise the overall quality and appearance standards of the University. Show less

  • Executive Director of Facilities Management

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Executive Director of Facilities Management

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2019

  • Director of Facilities Management

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2013

  • Director of Physical Plant Operations

    Jan 2006 - Jul 2008

  • Associate Director of Physical Plant Operations

    May 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Supervisor of Paint Department

    Aug 1996 - May 2005