GARY LEES



FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Facilities Manager with 25 years experience in a multi site corporation. Managed and maintained buildings, equipment, property, construction projects, remodel and re-imaging projects. Experience also includes energy management director and energy procurement manager. Select Accomplishments include:

Developed accounting procedures for cost tracking of capitol projects.
Overall Budget responsibilities up to $500,000 for remodels, rebuilds and re-imaging.
Managed up to 150 company owned restaurants in an eight state region.
Oversaw properties in 17 different states.
Researched, and implemented a regional out source maintenance system.
Managed HVAC capitol replacement program.
Co-developed an energy management system with an outside manufacture for buildings. Over 200 installed and still in use.
Reduced cost over 1.2 Million dollars in a two year period by implementing energy savings programs.
Purchased electric and gas on a contract basis, saving over $400,000 per year for an 8 year period.
Worked with outside consultants and architects to bring locations into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act.(ADA)
Researched and contracted with contractors for rebuilds, remodels, re-imaging, and general maintenance.
Participated in Kitchen and equipment design, procurement and installation.
Worked with construction, architects, and designers for 3 new concepts.
Acted as Company liaison for various health, building, and government agencies.
Reduced maintenance, construction, and remodel cost by implementing better material specifications.
Instructed General Managers in maintenance issues at regional and national meetings.
Overall responsibilities included 6 direct reports and conducting facilities training for restaurant general managers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bob Evans Farms Inc. Columbus, Ohio 1983-2009
Facilities Manager
Facilities, energy, and property manager for national restaurant chain.
Reported to Sr. VP of Construction and Devolvement.



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Professional Experience Continued

CVI Inc. Hilliard, Ohio1980-1983
Engineering Associate
Cryogenics systems manufacture - Assistant Field Projects Engineer
Installed, and tested vacuum and cryogenic systems at Livermore National Laboratories Mirror Fusion. Projects, and Princeton University Tokamak Fusion Project.
Reported to VP Engineering.

Sweden Freezer Manufacturing Co. Columbus, Ohio1978-1980
Quality Assurance Manager

Ranco Inc., Columbus, Ohio1965-1978
Quality control department group leader

US Navy 1966-1970

EDUCATION

BSBA,Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio

MEMBERSHIPS

Restaurant Facilities Management Association (RFMA)
American Gas Association - Customer Board Member
Edison Electric Institute