Type Of Business:
Integrated facility management company
Expertise:
Facilities; Maintenance; Project management
Major Product/SVS:
Facility management services
Favorite Business Publication:
Harvard Business Review
Hobbies/Sports:
Golf; Gardening; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Technology, Concentration in Facilities Management, Purdue University; Bachelor of Science in Technology Management, Pittsburgh State University
Affiliations Awards:
Executive President, Manufacturing Council, International Facility Management Association
Place of Birth:
Little Rock
Work History:
Facilities Director, Linc Facility Services (2010-Present); Acting Facilities Senior Manager, Spirit Ecosystems (2010); Facilities Manager – Special Assignment, Spirit Ecosystems (2009-2010); Facilities Project Management Manager, Spirit Ecosystems (2007–2009); Facilities Manager, Spirit Ecosystems (2003-2007); Facilities Hourly Skill Focal Facilities Manager, Boeing (2003-2005); Facilities Planner, Boeing (1995-2003)
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his continuous learning efforts and networking skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession right out of college; he worked for Boeing for 25 years and developed expertise in facility management.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Walker has been with Linc Facilities Services since October 2010. His accomplishments during this time include successfully transitioning site startup activities to sourced responsibility, managing the transition schedule and meeting incentive performance targets. Prior to joining Linc, he was employed with Spirit AeroSystems, from June 2005 to October 2010 in Wichita, Kan., as a facility manager. He previously spent 25 years with Boeing. Mr. Walker and his wife, Cathy, have four adult children and two grandchildren, and enjoy gardening and traveling.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Directing comprehensive facilities maintenance service for company client Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, including
operations and maintenance program, project management, metrology, and custodial activities, at both Savannah and Brunswick, Ga. facilities; Directing 340 full-time employees; Holding profit and loss responsibility for $75 million account
Education Certifications:
Certified Facilities Manager
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Walker aspires to hold an executive title such as vice president.