Christopher M. Kopach

Chris Kopach obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in organizational management while working full time. He has 30+ years of facilities management experience from the University of Michigan, contract services and the University of Arizona. Chris is the immediate past president of APPA (formerly Association of Physical Plant Administrators) where he focused on “Harnessing and Transferring Knowledge” through education, leadership development and succession planning within the facilities field to address the high staff turnover due to retirement. Chris provides a solid leadership background that focuses on developing one team of highly efficient and effective employees working to improve processes that generate operational and financial savings back to the University, all while providing outstanding customer service.