Personal Resume
Henry (Hank) L. Fowler, MFE

Murphysboro, Illinois 62966

Employment
Objective

To establish and/or participate in practices which enable and enhance the process of all facility operations in an environment of collaboration for the benefit of all. My objective in any position is to establish or be part of a team which works in harmony with the mission and values of the organization. Working together instead of in competition accomplishes more, benefits more and involves the maximum number of people in the process. Create open communication lines or keep existing ones open. Encourage participation from all members and focus on goals to benefit the customers we serve while preserving quality, efficiency and the guidelines established by regulations and policies. Enhance the abilities of each member of the team.

Personal
Objectives

To employ my experience, talents and abilities with the position objective for the benefit of my employer and co-workers. I want to build individuals into successful teams and also be a valuable team player. I want to be part of something bigger than myself where I can contribute to making a difference and make my employer glad that they chose to employ and utilize my experience and skills.

Professional
Experience

July 1991 September 2009 - St. Joseph Memorial Hospital - 2 South Hospital Drive - Murphysboro, IL 62966: Director of Support Services /Manager of Facilities Engineering, Security and Environmental Services Senior Leadership Council Member, Safety Committee, Management Team, Security Task Force, Disaster Preparedness Team, Environment of Care. Responsible for code compliance, Policy and Procedure updates and changes, Life Safety Management, General Safety Management, HAZMAT Management, Security Management, Quality Management, and Utilities Management. Responsible for Management of daily business of Plant Operations, Grounds and Security. Construction Management. Coordinate operations of Facilities Engineering, Security and Environmental Services (Housekeeping) departments. Supervise operations of Materiels Management. Negotiate contracts with service providers and vendors. Coordinate all construction and projects with physicians, managers and internal departments. Organize projects into capital budgets and coordinate projects in collaboration with departments. Initiate and document all projects to completion. Commence interim life safety measures during projects. Meet and synchronize issues involving mutual department operations with board members, administration, physicians, directors and others involved in the processes. Meet consistently with supervisors for department harmonization and to communicate information which required dissemination. Attend seminars to maintain updates with codes and changing regulations. Attend local events, meetings and volunteer on events for public relations promotion of facility in community. Provide higher degree of troubleshooting to departments as needed on problematical issues. Develop and provide training to staff to enhance their skills and capabilities.
From 1995 to 2007 my position excluded managing daily operations of Environmental Services. Facilities Working Manager fill in for absent staff, locksmith, electronic/electrical trouble shooting/repair, and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems. Coordinate and update/upgrade facility for compliance issues for regulatory agencies. Construction supervision and management. Evaluate, train, counsel and assess work of staff. Create, update and modify policies and procedures related to employees, quality, safety, environment of care, etc. Create forms, schedule maintenance, manage operations, of entire plant and campus. Plumbing: demolition of deteriorated water lines and replacement service and maintenance of pumps and motors service/maintenance of drains and vent lines, chilled and hot water circulation lines for HVAC cooling tower repair, service/maintenance installation of new water lines, drains, vents service, repair of fire sprinkler system service/repair plumbing fixtures and appliances drain cleaning service/repair of fire standpipe mains, grease traps, pumps/motors service/repair of building domestic water system pressure vessels, boiler feed and condensate return system, hot water system and heat exchangers, medical gas piping and devices, etc. Electrical: demolition/replacement of outdated systems including motor starters, distribution panels, wiring, conduit, appliances including voltages of 120, 208, 220, 277 and 480 single and 3-phase motor service/repair and replacement controls appliances lighting, transformers, controls (pneumatic and digital) telephone installation service/repair wiring, variable frequency drives, OSHA Lockout/Tagout program development, training and use, etc. Responsible for Directing function of Plant Operations, Engineering, Security, Grounds, Environmental Services and Dietary. Answerable directly to President of facility. Facility policies and management participation. - Safety Committee, Management Team.
From my original employment in July 1991 until the facility was purchased by Southern Illinois Healthcare in 1995 as Director of Support Services I was responsible for directing Plant Operations, Grounds, Environmental Services, Security and Food Services (Dietary). My duties included providing administrative leadership, to Supervisors and staff, develop and coordinate budgets for operations and capital projects and harmonize department operations to support and improve the clinical services provided to customers of the hospital. It also included developing and providing training to staff, updating of the facility procedures and infrastructure to meet Life Safety Codes, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies and requirements such as IDPH, OSHA, IEPA and insurance providers. Update of facility and systems to requirements of Fire Marshall for compliance. Establish programs for preventive maintenance. Manage maintenance and repair services for entire facility to include systems, Boiler Plant, Steam & Gas Turbines, HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical systems and components - cogeneration, medical equipment, PLCs - Plumbing systems maintenance/repair, telephone systems and devices, equipment troubleshooting and repair, emergency generators, switchgear, fuel storage and supply systems, kitchen and laundry equipment and systems, grounds/landscaping equipment, lighting, etc. Oversee remodeling and construction projects and installation of new equipment and systems. Supervise activities of contractors. Responsible directly to facility President.

December 1986 - July 1991 - University of South Florida Psychiatry Center - 3515 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33613 - Supervisor of Plant Operations. Actually performed the job and duties of the Director who was terminated in 1989. Establish policies and procedures for new facility. Management Team: establish management policies with team for facility. Implementation of Total Quality Improvement program. Establish procedures for facility preventative maintenance and routine inspections. Compliance with JCAHO, HRS, FEPA, OSHA, Fire Marshall and insurance providers. Coordinate operations of Plant Operations, Housekeeping, Security and Grounds/Landscaping. Organize, schedule and assign preventive maintenance work orders. Establish maintenance procedures and checklists. Plumbing repairs and upgrades to systems , HVAC, Electrical equipment and systems and equipment, pumps, transformers, motors, cooling towers, fire sprinkler systems, water treatment & softening systems. Demolition and remodeling carpentry work metal studs, sheetrock, wood studs, doors, windows, columns, etc.

June 1985 - December 1986 - Shriner's Hospital Tampa Unit - 12502 Pine
Drive North, Tampa, Florida 33613 - Stationary Engineer: Maintain and
operate boilers, perform preventive maintenance, repair and replacement
on equipment and systems in the mechanical rooms, HVAC systems to
include chillers, air handlers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, pumps,
thermostats, etc, generator operations and repair, water treatment systems, electrical and electronic systems: trouble shoot and repair bio-med equipment repair all electrical systems and perform inspections and maintenance on same rewire equipment which needed to be repaired or replaced install new electrical systems including wiring, conduit and appliances as needed; lighting, motor starters, soft start systems - including voltages of 120, 208, 220, 277 and 480 single and 3-phase motor service/repair and replacement transformers, controls appliances lighting, etc. plumbing: repair and maintenance of entire hospital
environment including irrigation designs and installation, medical gas systems, fire sprinkler and alarm systems, communication and video systems, computer hardware coordinator, pumps, automotive repair and service. Natural gas and propane gas piping and appliances. Chiller operations and piping, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, water treatment, motors, controls, etc.

May 1982 June 1985 Fowler Renovations Tampa, Florida Owner: owned own business: responsibility included appliance repair, home HVAC systems maintenance and repair, solar systems, pool service/repair, remodeling and construction, electrical: repair/replacement of distribution panels, receptacles, switches, wiring, ceiling fans, water heaters, lighting, etc, plumbing: repair and remodeling hot/cold supply, drains, vents drain cleaning - connect residences to city water system and main sewers, residential lawn sprinkler systems repair and new installations timers, remodeling roofing pumps, controls, wells, etc. mechanical, refrigeration, landscaping, etc. Carpentry: remodeled older homes build room additions bathroom repair and replacement enclose car ports to match existing homes, build garages and pole barns, etc.

1980 May 1984 - University Community Hospital Tampa, Florida; Maintenance Mechanic/Stationary Engineer for approximately 1 year. Promoted to hospital Plumber after serving 1 year apprenticeship under predecessor. Remained hospital plumber until layoff in May 1984. Duties included: pipefitting (copper, brass, iron, steel, PVC and Pyrex glass for lab [acids]); drain cleaning; grease trap cleaning; soldering, brazing and welding; cutting and threading pipe; fire sprinkler systems remodel and new installations; medical gas piping systems and device repair/replacement, service; rebuilding/replacement of plumbing fixtures and fittings; installation of new plumbing drain, waste vent lines, supply water hot and cold demolition of plumbing and installation of new code compliance leading of soil pipe lawn sprinkler system piping and devices repair of plumbing appliances such as water fountains, water heaters, valves, heat exchangers, pumps, filters, reverse osmosis systems, dialysis system installation and remodeling

December 1976 November 1979 Active Duty United States Army Basic training: Won AUSA American Freedom Spirit Award and high ballistic score for the cycle. Was made Squad Leader after first week. Scored Expert on M16 rifle and Colt model 1911 45 automatic pistol. Nominated for Trainee of the Cycle. Received 96B10 MOS Intelligence training school in Ft. Huachuca, AZ.: Map reading, compass grid location azimuth training. Assigned as Intelligence Analyst to 24th Infantry Division Headquarters G2, Ft. Stewart, GA. Duties included personnel security investigations for base personnel security clearances. Performed weekly officer briefings on world situation with Soviet Union. Intelligence gathering on Russian military equipment and personnel and persons of interest. Training responsibilities with 1st of the 75th Ranger Battalion staff, U.S. Marines and Special Forces Units involved in tactical debriefings on search and destroy mission observations and opposing forces tactics after exercises. Provided OPFOR situation setups for their training exercises and participated in exercises with them using blank ammunition and other simulated munitions and weapons. Responsible for military transportation equipment assigned to G2 for deployment and training exercises. Served as Intelligence Net radio operator for field exercises providing updates on troop and equipment movement and persons of interest. Two way communication with helicopter and fixed wing aircraft pilots for target acquisition designations and information. Personnel Reliability training for use of codes and authentication process in the event of nuclear strike and response. Nuclear Surety program with on-call duties for red team/blue team missile launch facility duties and responsibilities. Top Secret clearance. Served as temporary S2 at 2nd Brigade for several months until an officer was assigned. Received training on special weapons and systems and scored expert. Trained and licensed to drive 2 ton transport truck, tracked armored personnel carrier, jeep, gamma-goat and other large military vehicles and equipment.
Also used my knowledge of electrical and carpentry to remodel G2 operations building and construct room partitions and offices. Installation of electrical main distribution panel and interior wiring for project. Installed and wired main panel, breakers, receptacles and all hard wired equipment. Was awarded Army Commendation Medal and Good Conduct Medal prior to ending service.

January 1973 December 1976 4100 E. Fletcher Avenue Tampa, FL - University Presbyterian Villas Hired as Maintenance Engineer during demolition of facility 13-story dormitory for USF being converted to retirement villas for elderly. Duties included: Plumbing: demolition of deteriorated water lines and replacement service and maintenance of pumps and motors service/maintenance of drains and vent lines, chilled and hot water circulation lines for HVAC cooling tower repair, service/maintenance installation of new water lines, drains, vents repair/maintain lawn sprinkler system service, repair of fire sprinkler system service/repair of plumbing fixtures and appliances drain cleaning service/repair of fire main pumps/motors service/repair of building variable speed domestic water pumping system pressure vessels, boiler feed and condensate return system, etc. Electrical: demolition/replacement of outdated systems including motor starters, distribution panels, wiring, conduit, appliances including voltages of 120, 208, 220, 277 and 480 single and 3-phase motor service/repair and replacement controls appliances lighting, etc.

Education

University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida: Bachelors Degree in Religious Studies; graduated 1984: GPA = 2.48

Hillsborough Community College - Tampa, Florida: Associates Degree - Required Studies Associate of Arts

1973 - 1974Carrier Corporation - Charleston, S.C. - HVAC theory and design/ Refrigeration

1972 - 1973 Neilsen Electronics Institute - Charleston, South Carolina
Electricity/Electronics Theory and Design I and II GPA 3.8

Western Guilford High School - Greensboro, North Carolina: Major:
Industrial Arts, Electricity/Electronics I & II (534 Hours & Certificate);
Carpentry, Appliance Repair, HVAC, Refrigeration, Engine Design & Theory Woodworking - GPA 2.8

1977 U.S. Army Intelligence School, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona - Opfor Operations, tactics and equipment; Map Reading/Compass Course,
Intelligence Operations; Weapons Specialist Nuclear Surety Training Personnel Reliability Program Top Secret Clearance Army Commendation Medal


Seminars and Certificates

1992 - St. Joseph Memorial Hospital - Guest Relations
1994 - Texas Tech University, College of Business Administration
Effective Management Skills for Maintenance Supervisors
1995 - Garratt-Callahan Company: G-C Chemical Seminar
1995 - CareerTrack: Interpersonal Communication Skills
1996 - CareerTrack: How to be a Better Communicator
1998 - Specified Technologies: Firestopping Through Penetrations
2008 2009 Custom Learning Services Service Excellence Initiative

Certifications

1981City of Tampa Florida - Stationary Engineers License
1990Florida Hospital Engineering Association - Certified Hospital Engineer
1975 - 1976Trane Corporation - Tampa, Florida - HVAC/Refrigeration Theory and Design: Troubleshooting and repair - Electrical/Electronics and Controls
1995Johnson Controls - Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification
1996Christian Ordination - Elder
2000 Illinois Emergency Management Agency ATC-20 Technician
2008 BOMI Institute Master Facility Executive Course

Memberships

1987 - 1991 Florida Hospital Engineering Association
1990 - 2009 - American Society for Hospital Engineering
1991 - Present - National Fire Protection Association
1997 - Present - National Society for Industrial Security
1992 Present - Southern Illinois Chapter of Hospital Engineers
2003 - Present International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
2007 Southern Illinois Writers Guild


Documentation for any of the above available upon request.


Professional References Available Upon Request