Finance & Administration

Good Afternoon Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that William (Bill) Herrmann will serve as Vice President for Facilities & Services, effective August 8, 2023.

Mr. Herrmann's Career

Bill joined Stony Brook University in March 2020 as the Associate Vice President for Campus Planning, Design & Construction (CPDC). In that position he provided outstanding leadership and oversight for the operation and management of all capital development, campus planning, architectural and engineering design, construction project management and commissioning. He also played a key role in conceptualizing and negotiating SBU’s successful bid for the New York Climate Exchange facility on Governor’s Island. During his time as AVP, State University Construction Fund (SUCF) allocations for critical maintenance to academic buildings at Stony Brook rose from an average of $37 million per year (FY17 - FY20) to $122 million per year (FY21 – FY23). This increase to capital funding is vital to addressing our $1.8 billion backlog of deferred maintenance.

Prior to his arrival at Stony Brook Bill spent 12 years at SUNY Maritime College where he provided senior level planning, design, construction and long-term facilities operations as Director of Capital Program Management, Facilities and Information Technology. During this time, he developed and managed the College’s multi-year capital plan including strategic initiatives, critical maintenance, residence hall and sustainability programs, as well as the creation of comprehensive Facilities and Energy Master Plans.

Bill earned a Master of Science degree in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, and Economics with a concentration in Facilities Administration from SUNY Empire State University. He also is a NYS Certified Code Official and a representative for the New York State Coalition for Sustainability in Higher Education (NYCSHE).

Bill brings his extensive experience and skills to the versatile leadership team and support staff at Facilities & Services, including CPDC and Campus Operations & Maintenance (COM). Having had the pleasure of directly working with Bill Herrmann and Terence Harrigan, Associate VP of COM, since I came to Stony Brook in July of 2022, I am looking forward to collaborating with and supporting Bill as he works to chart the Division’s course for Facilities & Services. Bill will be partnering with academic deans, stakeholders and many of you across Stony Brook University as we begin the process of developing an overall campus master plan.

Final Remarks

Thanks to Carl Lejuez, Executive Vice President and Provost and Carol Gomes, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital, who provided me with their thoughtful feedback concerning Bill’s candidacy.

Please join me in welcoming William Herrmann to his new role as the Vice President for Facilities & Services at Stony Brook University.

Sincerely,
Jed M. Shivers
Senior Vice President
Finance & Administration