Corey Wilson

About Corey Wilson

I’m a Facilities Director with 25+ years of experience leading operations in complex, occupied campus environments, while also contributing to long-term planning, risk management, and strategic facilities decisions that support institutional priorities.I currently support Agnes Scott College through an outsourced FM partnership with Aramark, providing leadership across hard and soft facilities services, capital planning, preventive maintenance, vendor management, and labor relations. My focus is balancing day-to-day operational excellence with thoughtful asset stewardship, so facilities remain reliable, safe, and aligned with the institution’s mission.I’m known for:Running dependable operations while keeping long-term impacts and risk in viewManaging multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets with transparency and accountabilityLeading union and non-union teams with clarity, fairness, and consistencyTranslating facilities challenges into clear options for campus and executive leadershipNavigating aging infrastructure and active campuses with minimal disruptionMaintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach in high-visibility or high-pressure situationsI’m at my best when challenges are complex, timelines are tight, and expectations are high. I enjoy partnering with stakeholders, developing strong teams, and ensuring facilities function as a strategic asset rather than a reactive necessity.Open to connecting with organizations seeking experienced facilities leadership in higher education or similarly complex environments.

Experience

1. Director of Facilities

   Agnes Scott College

   Jan 2024 — Present · Decatur, GA, US

   Oversee campus-wide facilities operations, including maintenance, custodial services, landscaping, and security, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for students, faculty, and staff.• Direct the operations, maintenance, and strategic planning for 25 buildings encompassing over 1 million square feet, optimizing performance, sustainability, and occupant experience.• Developed and managed multi-million-dollar budgets, optimizing resources while maintaining high standards of facility management.• Leads a team of 43 employees, providing leadership, training, and performance oversight to enhance productivity and service quality.• Spearheading capital improvement projects, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades to support the college’s long-term growth and sustainability.• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including ADA, OSHA, and environmental health and safety standards.• Implementing preventive maintenance programs, reducing downtime and extending the lifespan of critical campus assets.• Negotiates and manages contracts with vendors and service providers, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality facility operations.• Collaborates with college leadership to align facilities management strategies with institutional goals and objectives.

Education

• Ashford University

  Master of Arts - MA

• Georgia State University

  BS