Bryan Lightfield
Deputy Chief of Facility Managment
Department of Veterans Affairs
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Worked in the residential construction industry for 6 years.
Joined the Marines to serve my country and see the world.
My love of construction became stronger. After the military, I moved to Arizona.
Researched a lot of schools and found Arizona State had exactly what I was looking for.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelors in engineering.
I worked for a large commercial contractor building medical facilities.
Realizing I was missing something in my life, I left the private sector & returned to help veterans.
Education
High School
Capital High School
Capital High School
Career
Deputy Chief of Facility Managment
I supervise engineering, construction and maintenance at the Boise VA Medical Center.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Engineering
Armed Services
Building Things
Day to Day
In a service with over 100 employees, every day is unique. This is the exciting part for me. I typically meet with the hospital management to wrap up any loose ends from the previous day. I would then meet with my supervisors to discuss activities occurring in the coming weeks. We cover budgets, construction, design, environmental management, maintenance and repair of a 60 acres, 153 year old historic facility. Planning for the future allows us to calmly react to the emergencies of the day.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Find a college with strong ties to industry leaders in construction. Also ensure they have an internship program with local companies. This is valuable to gain experience and learn from others and any mistakes they have seen.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
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