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UHCL welcomes new associate vice president for facilities management and construction
October 22, 2018 | George Mattingly II
Eric I. Herrera began began his role as the new Associate Vice President for Facilities
Management and Construction. UHCL President Ira K. Blake named Herrera to the position
in late September.
Herrera will oversee the management of facilities maintenance, planning and operations
on campus, including facility development projects, preventative maintenance, utilities
and landscaping. He will also serve as the lead adviser to the Division of Administration
and Finance on issues affecting campus construction and renovations.
With 17 years of management experience at both medical and non-medical institutions,
Herrera most recently served as the director of Engineering at Memorial Hermann Hospital,
where he oversaw the physical plant, planning, design and construction activities
for the Hospital, Medical Plaza, and Convenient Care Center. He was also responsible
for the strategic direction of operations, finance and personnel for the Security,
Engineering and Biomedical Engineering departments. Prior positions include time at
the Texas Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital and Reliant Park (now NRG Park).
Herrera earned his Master in Business Administration in 2012 from Texas Women’s University
and a bachelor’s degree from University of Houston in 2009. He holds certificates
in Healthcare Facility Management, Healthcare Compliance and Professional Maintenance
Management and Certified Plant Maintenance Manager.
A search committee of administrators, faculty, staff and met with a diverse pool of
candidates before making recommendations to the president. To learn more about UHCL
Facilities and Construction, visit www.uhcl.edu/about/administrative-offices/facilities/.