William Fenton
Lawrence
Summary
Accomplished senior facility engineer with expertise in mechanical systems and project management. Demonstrated success in leading infrastructure expansions, optimizing energy efficiency through innovative automation, and driving sustainability initiatives to lower carbon footprints across facilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Facility Engineer
Roche Diagnostic
Indianapolis
2021.11 - Current
- Capital & Operational Stewardship: Manage department-directed project CAPEX for many mechanical projects, developing project charters, securing funding, and implementing lean engineering solutions to meet the site’s financial objectives.
- Directed site utility team for onsite mechanical systems, managing significant expansion projects including the M-05 powerplant expansion, the 2029 chiller plant expansion, the I-10 Data Center upgrade, and the Building F&K expansion.
- Act as Project Engineer for the Facilities team, specializing in Ammonia systems, Chilled Water, Heat Pumps, and Asphyxiant Gas engineering.
- Managed HVAC site-related projects, leading engineering office expansion in w5/6 warehouse using predictive engineering techniques and lean practices to achieve ASHRAE code standards for human comfort.
- Developed flow controls and automation algorithms for chiller equipment to manage pump VSD operations, successfully cutting plant energy use by 30% during loaded AC seasons.
- Collaborated with site leadership to enhance capital budgeting and facilitate campus transition to next phase of infrastructure development.
- Contributed as key member of Global Sustainability team, aligning campus metrics with Global K-18 standards and reducing carbon footprint through use of fossil-fuel refrigerants.
- Business Continuity & Site Safety: Led the 2025 Ammonia Alarm Alignment project and designed chiller plant R717 safety systems and recovery rooms.
- Developed onsite automation of CO2 gas sensors for monitoring the safety and operation of K-18 refrigeration systems.
- Work across horizontal and vertical management lines to ensure the highest quality of processes within strict GMP and GXP environments.
Facility Manager
IU Health Bloomington
2020.08 - Current
- Managed maintenance operations for 60 medical practices across Central Indiana, ensuring optimal facility functionality.
- Direct project management oversight for construction projects within the Southern Region’s practice sites.
- Coordinated RFPs and RFQs from vendors and contractors for construction and preventive maintenance projects, streamlining procurement processes.
- Implemented TMS maintenance dispatch/asset control software for IU Health/SIP group for all sites.
- Within software, created dashboards and reports both for technician use as well as for management oversight.
- Managed daily service requests and projects to ensure timely completion.
- Developed and established Purchase Orders for contracted services and vendors, facilitating service delivery.
- Provide weekly updates to Region Director of status of PO monies spent vs amounts allotted.
- Align maintenance goals to maintain JHCO and AAAHC credentialing and accreditation standards for physical environment and building structures.
Professor
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington
Bloomington
2008.07 - 2020.08
- Created class curriculum (online and hybrid models) for all classes in program, which include both residential and commercial HVAC and Refrigeration systems for all levels of the program’s student levels, from introductory material for new students to more in-depth materials (i.e. building codes and compliance, preventive maintenance best practices, workplace safety, project management, etc.)
- Served as EPA Certification test instructor and test proctor to all enrolled students.
- Increased lab equipment inventory to support growing class sizes and enhance variety of lab exercises available.
- Expanded class offerings to additional campuses, enhancing program accessibility for students beyond metropolitan Bloomington.
- Developed PowerPoint slide decks and corresponding video lessons for online student references.
- Perform outreach to local high schools to increase visibility and interest in the technical trades.
- Coordinated collaboration between art and metalwork programs, resulting in a comprehensive and integrated curriculum.
- Maintain highest census in Technology Department during tenure.
Owner
Central Heating and Air Conditioning
2000.01 - 2008.01
- Enhanced customer relations and sales processes to improve client satisfaction and retention.
- Increased customer base from 2 to 75 through targeted outreach and relationship building. from 2 customers to 75 customers, in Indianapolis, Chicago and Louisville.
- Managed multiple large commercial projects of HVAC, Refrigeration and Commercial kitchen installations for clients such as Buca di Beppo, St Elmo’s Steakhouse, Hard Rock Café (Indy, Louisville and Chicago), Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse just to name a few.
- Supervised daily operations of 20 technicians, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Established and implemented monthly preventive maintenance service plans for existing and new customers, improving equipment reliability.
- Developed work order management system to prioritize daily work schedules for technicians.
- Designed, installed and serviced kitchen/HVAC equipment in commercial settings.
- Maintained and serviced medium to large restaurants’ kitchen equipment and HVAC systems in central Indiana.
- Created and implemented marketing plan for company.
- Developed company wide Quality Control for all employees, with a focus on workplace safety.
- Provided professional consultations to all customers with regards to building maintenance and construction management of special projects.
- Expanded service delivery options beyond HVAC to include septic services, grease trap cleanouts and small excavating services for both commercial and residential applications.
Preventive Maintenance Mgr
Indiana State Parks
1996.01 - 2000.01
- Created monthly preventive maintenance schedule for Park Managers to ensure timely upkeep and prevent costly future projects.
- Acted as main contact for Park Managers to address repair needs and secure budgetary funds for construction and preventive maintenance.
- Coordinated RFPs and managed ongoing projects with Department of Engineering.
- Developed the annual budget for Indiana State Parks.
- Would present to DNR Budget Committee annually as well as quarterly status updates.
- Provide monthly reports to the Director of Indiana State Parks and the Department of Natural Resources Director on current project statuses.
- Submitted regular updates to the Director of Indiana State Parks regarding departmental activities.
Lead Control Technician
St Vincent Hospital
1995.01 - 2000.01
- Led team of support technicians to address hospital system control needs effectively.
- Established monthly preventive maintenance hospital wide service plans to meet JCAHO standards.
- Serviced and maintained environmental control systems to ensure optimal performance in hospital operations.
- Coordinated troubleshooting and repairs (on call).
- Collaborated with Facilities Director to plan and implement installation units, communicating budget tracking for ongoing projects.
District Executive
Boy Scouts of America
1990.01 - 1996.01
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Technology Mgmt
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK2013-01
Bachelor of Science - Aviation, Manufacturing Business Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN1988-01
Skills
- HVAC systems
- Healthcare engineering
- Facility management
- Project management
- Maintenance management
- Facility construction
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental compliance
- Lean principles
- Budget oversight
- RFP coordination
- Cross-collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Management and leadership
- Executive presentations
- Communication skills
- HVAC-R program management
Timeline
Sr. Facility Engineer
Roche Diagnostic
2021.11 - Current
Facility Manager
IU Health Bloomington
2020.08 - Current
Professor
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington
2008.07 - 2020.08
Owner
Central Heating and Air Conditioning
2000.01 - 2008.01
Preventive Maintenance Mgr
Indiana State Parks
1996.01 - 2000.01
Lead Control Technician
St Vincent Hospital
1995.01 - 2000.01
District Executive
Boy Scouts of America
1990.01 - 1996.01
Master of Science - Engineering Technology Mgmt
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Aviation, Manufacturing Business Administration
Indiana State University