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"Smooth Management and Strong Commitment: A Profile of President Jack Colby"
Author: Thaler-Carter, Ruth
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: September/October 2005

Profile of the 2005-2006 APPA President, Jack K. Colby, director of facilities operations at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.  Reviews Colby's educational and work experiences and how he became involved in APPA through the mentoring he received from other facilities managers.  Provides insights into what motivates him as a facilities professional (personal satisfaction from leading an organization of talented people toward the common goal of creating the campus environment)and the challenges he sees ahead for the profession and APPA. Details his presidential plan, which includes ensuring continuity in current initiatives and giving members information to prepare them to deal with "generational professionals." Includes photos.

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