Executive Leadership
Tasked with lighting the way for all of Facilities Services, the Executive Leadership team guides our staff, advocates for our campus, and works to advance our community through the stewardship of state resources.
Carrying the Torch
As the university’s dedicated facilities stewards, our mission is to plan, construct, and maintain its physical resources and environments to fully support and promote the University of Tennessee’s Vol Vision, implement its long-range Master Plan, and embody the attributes of a modern R1 land-grant university.
To uphold this mission, Facilities Services relies on the leadership of our executive team to carry out the work required to keep campus going and growing. Each of our units report to an executive leader, and as a whole, this team serves to advise and advocate for Facilities Services and our campus at large.
Mike Brady
Associate Vice Chancellor
Mike Brady has served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services since March 2022. He came to UT with more than 25 years of experience in facilities management, including 20 years in the Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps and Seabees and five years with Old Dominion University.
Mike is a Certified Energy Manager and a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys spending time outdoors and relaxing with his family. As Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services, Mike is tasked with overseeing operation and maintenance of more than 290 buildings on 600+ acres of land by 600+ Facilities Services team members. His direct reports include the Assistant Vice Chancellor of FS Operations, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities Planning & Design, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Construction, and the Executive Director of Administrative Services.
CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Relator – Harmony – Responsibility – Consistency – Analytical
William Maffett
Asst. Vice Chancellor of Planning & Design
William joined the Facilities Services team as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planning & Design in March 2024. His experience spans both higher education and private industry, including roles at Auburn University as Campus Architect, Campus Planner, and Space Manager, as well as work with nationally recognized architecture and engineering firms where he led higher education-focused teams and provided consulting services to colleges and universities across the country. Since joining the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, William has focused on strengthening organizational effectiveness, building high-performing teams, and driving transformational change through collaboration, strategic planning, and process improvement while enhancing how the University plans, prioritizes, and delivers projects in support of a more innovative, efficient, and future-focused campus.
As Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planning & Design, William oversees the Design Services, Space & Asset Data Management, and Project Administration teams. CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Communication – Competition – Futuristic – Strategic – Command
Matt Motsko
Asst. Vice Chancellor of Construction
Matt Motsko began serving as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Construction for Facilities Services in March 2024. He joined the Facilities Services team with 25 years of experience in the US Navy Civil Engineer Corps and Seabees, and over 4 years as an Engineering Consultant and with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Matt most recently executed more than $500 million in capital improvements for those entities and is a licensed Professional Engineer and certified Project Manager who enjoys hiking with his wife and dogs, and doing triathlons. As AVC of Construction, Matt is responsible for the Capital Construction and In-House Construction teams. CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Restorative – Arranger – Activator – Woo – Competition
Derek Bailey
Asst. Vice Chancellor of Operations
Derek Bailey has served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Operations for Facilities Services since June 2023. He has 18 years of facilities management experience at the university and previously served as the Director of Maintenance & Repair for the department. Derek is a Certified Educational Facilities Professional with a master’s degree in Facility Management who enjoys golfing, fishing, and cheering on the Vols in all sports.
As Assistant Vice Chancellor of Operations, Derek oversees Building Services, Utilities and Energy, Maintenance & Repair, and the FS Operations teams. CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Competition – Achiever – Focus – Learner – Futuristic
Michael T. Howze
Executive Director
Michael T. Howze is a results-driven leader with extensive experience in financial and operational management across higher education, secondary education, corporate, and not-for-profit organizations. He has a strong track record of building high-performing teams and aligning financial strategy with operational priorities to advance organizational effectiveness.
As Executive Director of Facilities Administration, Howze oversees the Administration and Finance, Communication and Information, and Safety units, providing integrated support across Facilities Services and the broader campus. CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Analytical – Maximizer – Relator – Responsibility – Strategic
OUR CORE VALUES
Facilities Services operates under six core values that guide our day-to-day activities as we support the campus community through prioritization of quality service, teamwork values, accountability for our work and actions, continuous improvement, dedicated stewardship of resources, and reliable follow through.
We recognize and support the collaboration, research, and innovation that take place on our campus, and we are committed to supporting
the university with integrity and transparency every day.
It Takes a Volunteer
Facilities Services is made up of more than 600 individuals
who work tirelessly to keep campus running 365 days a year.