Year: 2024
Congratulations to Dennis Petterson II, Acting Superintendent, CHCP, for being recognized as the September 2024 Employee of the Month! Petterson was nominated by Rosendo S. Monsanto, Boiler Operator, CHCP.
As an employee for nearly 30 years, Petterson has shown unwavering dedication and commitment to our institution's mission.
"As a pillar of our community, he has consistently gone above and beyond in his roles, fostering an environment of excellence and collaboration." Said Monsanto. "His extensive tenure is marked by countless instances of mentorship, leadership, and innovative contributions, which have significantly enriched the university's academic and social fabric."
Petterson has also received letters of support from colleagues, supervisors, and students in appreciation of his "indispensable role in advancing our shared goals."
Interested in submitting a GMU Facilities Employee of the Month nomination? Check out the new process here!
Congratulations to Ronnie Williams, electronic technician supervisor/building automation supervisor, for being recognized as the August 2024 Employee of the Month! Williams was nominated by DJ Spaulding, Energy & Utility Manager.
Williams has consistently displayed unwavering dedication, strong leadership, and high expertise in his position, which has played an important role in keeping our campus operations as smooth as possible.
“Ronnie and his team have been a tremendous asset in identifying and implementing energy conservation projects.” Says Spaulding. “Their efforts have not only uncovered opportunities for significant cost savings but have also contributed to our campus’s journey towards greater sustainability with innovative ideas for enhanced automated control.”
Williams also effectively leads a small yet highly effective team and manages a diverse range of tasks, including everyday requests and complex projects.
Interested in submitting a GMU Facilities Employee of the Month nomination? Check out the new process here!
Photo Credit: Jorge Bañales, Photo Lab Tech, Photography, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Story Credit: Yassmin Salem Program Manager, Mason Exhibitions, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Mason Facilities, Murals at Mason, and Mason Exhibitions are collaborating again!
A 55-gallon rainwater collection barrel is now the newest addition to the School of Art's Sculpture Studio Yard. The collected rainwater will irrigate a variety of non-edible plants emerging in sculptural form from the nearby drainpipe and other artistic additions to the barrel. The barrel will be decorated and painted by two Mason alumnae along with many volunteers during the upcoming 9/11 Day of Service.
Facilities Land Development team members, who are also responsible for stormwater management, generously provided the rainwater barrel and are sharing their expertise with the project team. This unique initiative supports their goals of public outreach, education, involvement, and participation. The installation is also supported by Facilities Zone 6's plumbing experts.
Mason Facilities is a proud partner of the Institute for a Sustainable Earth's (ISE) Mason as a Living Lab initiative, utilizing the George Mason campus environment and socio-environmental system as spaces and places of experimentation, research, and education.
A photo-op during the most recent (7/24) Lunch Project meeting, an initiative led by Ben Ashworth, Sculpture Studio Supervisor, to inspire collaboration, community, and connection to advance impactful, transdisciplinary projects.
