For 36 years, Tom has helped guide the construction of acute healthcare facilities.
He is currently a member of the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Committee and co-chairs the committee that evaluates proposed changes for patient safety, life safety, clinical quality of care, clinical efficiency, operational efficiency, and sustainability. As an Associate Professor and Director of Commercial Construction Management Program at Middle Tennessee University State he is responsible for developing the program curriculum in HVAC, soils, foundations, and fundamentals of construction. He actively assists healthcare clients with program management, facility assessments, and capital planning.
Accomplishments
Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University
Doctorate Degree in Environmental Engineering Vanderbilt University
Steering Committee for the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)
Co-Chair of FGI Cost-Benefit Sub-Committee
Board member for the American Hospital Association Certification Center and
Chair of American Society of Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Certified Healthcare Constructor Exam Committee
Fellow of the Health Facilities Institute of America (HFI)
Certifications
LEED AP
Certified Asbestos Abatement Supervisor by Georgia Tech University
Certified Healthcare Constructor by the American Hospital Association
General Contractors License Tests in the following states: Florida, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, California, Kansas, and Louisiana
National Assessments Contractors
ACCE training for accreditation evaluations