Ward named Coordinator of Operations

Ryan Ward has been named the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture’s coordinator of operations.

“I hope to initiate a capital construction plan and bring our projects further along while meeting the goals of the college,” Ward said.

In his new role, Ward will oversee major renovation, restoration and new construction projects, and manage vehicles and other capital equipment. He will also facilitate communication between facilities management and faculty.

Dean Fred Servello created the position to accelerate facility renewal and modernization in the 779,288 square feet of facility space the college manages.

Ward is seventh generation farmer from Newburgh who most recently worked for the University of Maine System in Strategic Procurement – Facilities as Sourcing Manager for three years. Prior to that position he worked at Husson University for 18 years.