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Josh Gana

Josh Gana

Director Of Operations

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Leader | University Housing and Facilities Management | Emergency Manager

  • Education

    • Washington State University

      2004 - 2006
      Master of Education - MEd Higher Education Administration

    • Gonzaga University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Human Resource Management, Law/Public Policy

      Activities and Societies: Residence Life Staff, Alpha Sigma Nu, Spokane Task Force on Race Relations

    • Northeastern University

      2018 - 2021
      Doctor of Education - EdD Organizational Leadership

  • Experience

    • University of Washington Housing & Food Services

      Aug 2022 - now
      Director Of Operations

      •Provide strategic leadership for the Department of Housing & Food Services physical environment, critical student services, emergency management, and business operations •Direct occupancy management, service desks, conference housing program, facilities maintenance, and custodial services for residence halls, apartments, offices, dining facilities, and child care centers•Directly supervise 3 assistant/associate directors in the areas of Facilities Services, Occupancy Management and Conference Services with an overall staff of 160 FTE across a 24/7 operation•Develop and manage multiple operating budgets totaling over $30 million•Serve on the department senior leadership team providing strategic planning and direction for a $170 million, 550 FTE auxiliary organization Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Search and Rescue Emergency Worker (Limited Field)

      King County Sheriff's Office
      Oct 2014

    • Amatuer Radio Technician License

      Federal Communications Commission
      May 2014

    • Emergency Management Professional Development Series

      FEMA
      Jan 2006

    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate

      USF Corporate Training and Professional Education
      May 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • LEED Green Associate

      Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
      Apr 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Josh Gana
      Volunteer of the Year Emergency Management Group - Washington Apr 2020 Recognized for outstanding volunteer service to the non-profit that provides emergency management services to major special events in the Seattle area.
    • Awarded to Josh Gana
      Roger Frichette Excellence in Service Award Northwest Association of College and University Housing Officers Feb 2020 Recognizing ongoing contributions which have bettered the NWACUHO region.
    • Awarded to Josh Gana
      Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year Seafair 2018 Recognized as the top volunteer for 2018 for emergency management service through the Seafair portfolio of events, Seattle's flagship summer festival series, for service as Deputy Incident Commander and Incident Commander.
    • Awarded to Josh Gana
      President's Volunteer Service Award (Bronze Level) Corporation for National and Community Service Oct 2015 A civic award bestowed by the President of the United States in recognition of outstanding community service.
    • Awarded to Josh Gana
      David B. Stephen Distinguished Service Award Northwest Association of College and University Housing Officers Feb 2013 The prestigious David B. Stephen Award recognizes a member of NWACUHO who, over their years of service, has provided outstanding and distinguished contributions to our Association.
    • Awarded to Josh Gana
      National Distinguished Service Award Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America Jul 2002 Service recognition award for rendering distinguished and outstanding service to the OA on a sectional, regional, or national basis over a period of years.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Incident Management, Emergency Management Group

      Issued by SEAFAIR on Apr 2013
      SEAFAIRAssociated with Josh Gana

    • Facilities and Physical Environment Director

      Issued by Association of College & University Housing Officers - International on Jan 2021
      Association of College & University Housing Officers - InternationalAssociated with Josh Gana

    • Past President and Incident Responder

      Issued by King County Incident Support Team on Dec 2012
      King County Incident Support TeamAssociated with Josh Gana

    • President, Board Member

      Issued by NWACUHO on Feb 2006
      NWACUHOAssociated with Josh Gana

    • Chair and Member

      Issued by Benton County Public Health Planning Advisory Committee on Jul 2008
      Benton County Public Health Planning Advisory CommitteeAssociated with Josh Gana

    • Western Region Chief

      Issued by Order of the Arrow BSA on Jan 2001
      Order of the Arrow BSAAssociated with Josh Gana