91涩漫 Director of Facilities, Tracy Morgan, has been named a 2025 Facility
Champion by FacilitiesNet, a national publication that honors outstanding leaders
in facilities management across the country.
Morgan is one of only eight recipients selected from more than 80 nominees nationwide.
The Facility Champions award recognizes facility leaders who demonstrate excellence,
innovation, and measurable impact in the management and advancement of facilities
operations. According to FacilitiesNet, this year鈥檚 winners represent diverse institutions
and 鈥渄isplay the leadership qualities and passion for this industry that allows them
and their departments to thrive.鈥�
For Morgan, the recognition is both personal and professional validation of the work
being done by GC鈥檚 Facilities team to enhance campus operations and create a positive
environment for students, faculty and staff.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an incredible honor to be recognized for the work our facilities team does behind
the scenes every day to make sure our campus community can thrive,鈥� said Morgan. 鈥淩eceiving
this award, especially after being recognized earlier this year as the TAPPA Facility
Manager of the Year, reinforces that our efforts to modernize and improve campus operations
are making a meaningful difference.鈥�
Morgan鈥檚 leadership has guided several key initiatives at GC, including sustainability
improvements, preventive maintenance programs, and enhancements to campus safety and
infrastructure. His approach emphasizes proactive planning, staff development, and
creating functional, welcoming spaces that support student learning and engagement.
The award also recognizes Morgan鈥檚 community impact and service, including his military
background, having served in the U.S. Air Force, and his ongoing volunteer work in
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling. He attributes his work ethic to
his family and credits his late grandfather, M.C. Morgan, and his wife, Nicole, for
their encouragement and support.
鈥淲orking in facilities leadership at a growing college is both challenging and inspiring,鈥�
said Morgan. 鈥淓very day brings new opportunities to solve problems and enhance the
campus experience. I take great pride in knowing that our work directly supports student
success and the mission of higher education.鈥�
The 2025 Facility Champions will be recognized during the webcast 鈥淒ecoding the Cycle
of FM Innovation and Evolution: A Facility Champions Discussion,鈥� airing Nov. 6 at
12 p.m. on FacilitiesNet. in advance to view the webcast.
鈥淭racy鈥檚 recognition is well-deserved and reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence,
innovation and service,鈥� said GC Vice President for Administration, Van Patterson,
Ed.D. 鈥淗is leadership has had a tremendous and positive impact on our campus community
and the college as a whole.鈥�
ABOUT GALVESTON COLLEGE
91涩漫 was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.