USU Facilities is pleased to announce James W. Huppi as the employee of the month for February 2016. Jim has been with the Facilities Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) for just over twenty-five years. He is currently working as the campus landscape architect and represents USU on the Cache Highline Water Association Board. Before coming to USU Jim worked for Bush & Gudgell Engineering, the Salt Lake City Planning Department, and Wirth Design Associates while working in Kuwait, designing urban parks for Kuwait City prior to Desert Storm. Ben Berrett, Director of PD&C, has said, “Jim’s unique and extensive experience benefits every project we do. No one does a more thorough plan review than Jim. His background in maintenance, operation, utilities, snow removal, as well as planning and design, lets him see a project in a way that architects and designer can’t. Jim’s loyalty and dedication to Utah State University is like no other person that I have worked with. I congratulate Jim on being awarded employee of the month. Well deserved.” Jordy Guth, Assistant Director for PD&C, has said of Jim, “The transition for Jim coming over to Planning hasn't been difficult at all; he’s taken it in stride. For someone who has been here as long as Jim, that says a lot about him. People can get set in their ways over time, but Jim has welcomed the new challenge. He previously did more design & project management, but now he’s doing more planning. He’s taken on a lot of leadership, overseeing one of the plans that we’re doing right now. One of Jim’s strongest suits is organization. He completes his work in a timely man- ner and with high quality. Jim was born and raised in Logan, Utah. He has five brothers; one has passed on, as have his parents. His other brothers live in Millville, Logan, and Idaho. Jim graduated from Sky View High School, and then earned his Bachelor’s degree from USU in LAEP: Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. Jim and his wife, Julie, live in Logan and have been married for 29 years. They are the proud parents of three sons and two daughters, two of whom are currently enrolled at USU. Employee of the Month James W. Huppi - Planning, Design & Construction February 2016, Volume 349 USU Facilities, Logan, Utah In his spare time, besides gardening and Scouting, Jim really enjoys traveling. He, Julie, and several family members recently returned from touring the ancient Mayan civilizations of Guatemala and the Yucatan. He has also spent time in Switzerland and the Netherlands. Before too much time passes, Jim would love to back- pack into the Wind Rivers. And then if there is time, visit New Zealand! Congratulations to Jim on this well-deserved recognition. We’re glad he’s part of the Facilities family! James W. Huppi Jordy Guth, Joe Beck, Lorin Mortensen, Ken Carrillo, Kelly Christoffersen, Mark Holt, Jim Huppi, Quin Whitaker, Ben Berrett, Jared Leatham, Alexi Lamm, Brenda Rust, & Joseph Plaizier
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USU Facilities is pleased to
announce James W. Huppi as the
employee of the month for February
2016. Jim has been with the
Facilities Planning, Design &
Construction (PD&C) for just over
twenty-five years. He is currently
working as the campus landscape
architect and represents USU on the
Cache Highline Water Association
Board. Before coming to USU Jim
worked for Bush & Gudgell
Engineering, the Salt Lake City
Planning Department, and Wirth
Design Associates while working in
Kuwait, designing urban parks for
Kuwait City prior to Desert Storm.
Ben Berrett, Director of
PD&C, has said, “Jim’s unique and
extensive experience benefits every
project we do. No one does a more
thorough plan review than Jim. His
backg round in main tenance ,
operation, utilities, snow removal, as
well as planning and design, lets him
see a project in a way that architects
and designer can’t. Jim’s loyalty and
dedication to Utah State University is
like no other person that I have
worked with. I congratulate Jim on
being awarded employee of the
month. Well deserved.”
Jordy Guth, Ass is tant
Director for PD&C, has said of Jim,
“The transition for Jim coming over
to Planning hasn't been difficult at
all; he’s taken it in stride. For
someone who has been here as long
as Jim, that says a lot about him.
People can get set in their ways over
time, but Jim has welcomed the new
challenge. He previously did more
design & project management, but
now he’s doing more planning. He’s
taken on a lot of leadership,
overseeing one of the plans that
we’re doing right now. One of Jim’s
strongest suits is organization. He
completes his work in a timely man-
ner and with high quality.
Jim was born and raised in
Logan, Utah. He has five brothers;
one has passed on, as have his
parents. His other brothers live in
Millville, Logan, and Idaho. Jim
graduated from Sky View High
School, and then earned his
Bachelor’s degree from USU in
LAEP: Landscape Architecture
and Environmental Planning.
Jim and his wife, Julie, live
in Logan and have been married for
29 years. They are the proud
parents of three sons and two
daughters, two of whom are
currently enrolled at USU.
Employee of the Month
James W. Huppi - Planning, Design & Construction
February 2016, Volume 349 USU Facilities, Logan, Utah
In his spare time, besides gardening
and Scouting, Jim really enjoys traveling.
He, Julie, and several family members
recently returned from touring the ancient
Mayan civilizations of Guatemala and the
Yucatan. He has also spent time in
Switzerland and the Netherlands. Before too
much time passes, Jim would love to back-
pack into the Wind Rivers. And then if there
is time, visit New Zealand! Congratulations
to Jim on this well-deserved recognition.
We’re glad he’s part of the Facilities family!
James W. Huppi
Jordy Guth, Joe Beck, Lorin Mortensen, Ken Carrillo, Kelly Christoffersen, Mark Holt, Jim Huppi,
Quin Whitaker, Ben Berrett, Jared Leatham, Alexi Lamm, Brenda Rust, & Joseph Plaizier
IMAGE, PAGE 2 USU FACILITIES, LOGAN, UTAH
Dear Facilities,
Thank you for the beautiful planter sent in honor of
our Mother and Grandmother. We appreciate your support
during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Steven, Cindy & Jaycson Yeates
Facilities,
I wanted to send thanks to all of you at Facilities
for taking such good care of us at the Meat Lab. Every time
I have a need your response has been great!
Thanks to All,
Dick Whittier
Meat Lab Manager
Moving Crew: Matt Francom, Kyla Bradshaw, Noah Dobson,
Adam Allen, Chet Smith, Colton Broadhead, & Daniel Lenhart
The USU Moving Crew has existed for over 36 years.
Initially it started as part of the work of the
custodians. At one point there was a huge layoff across
the campus and it resulted in the termination of the
moving crew. After six months it was determined that
the Moving Crew was necessary due to the outside cost
and time it took to get a private company to do the work.
The work began to build and a crew of two full-time
employees and a handful of part-time students was put
into place. The Moving Crew now consists of two full-
time employees and seven part-time students. The Crew
has two flatbed trucks, an enclosed trailer, a flatbed
trailer, and a box truck.
Even though the Moving Crew is directly underneath
the Events group, they do more than just events. They
do all setups around campus including graduation,
gymnastics, firesides, etc. If you ever see white tables
and chairs around campus, then you have seen their
work. They move campus offices, incubators, freezers,
and labs. They even move extravagant equipment such
as a five million dollar giant microwave (a ton in
weight), millions of dollars worth of antique furniture,
and a large receiver to Clarkston for Multi Media. The
Movers also oversee all moves to our regional campuses.
They have made trips to Nephi, Tooele, Park City,
Vernal, Roosevelt, Delta, and Brigham City. If it needs
to be moved and they have the right equipment, they
will get the job done!
We are grateful for the Moving Crew and all they do for
the USU community!
Quarterly Shop Spotlight:
USU MOVING CREW
STEP-UP AWARD: I wanted to tell you of the exceptional
work that I have seen Mike Law perform. All my
interactions with Mike have been extremely courteous and
professional. On January 19th, about 10:30 am, Mike
observed a male USU student whose vehicle had stalled at
the intersection of 700 N 1200 E. He stopped to help, jump
starting his vehicle and getting him out of the roadway.
Mike always is one of the first to help whenever he observes
a problem. I remember another time last semester where
another student’s car became disabled and Mike stopped to
assist them as well. But it was this incident that made me
realize that Mike is always willing to help out our USU
Campus community, even if it’s out of his specific specialty.
Let’s put it this way, Mike is one employee I know by name,
not just by face. Thank you Mike for all you do for USU and
Facilities!
SAFETY AWARD: Recently Brandon Hansen and Chad
Henager worked together to install much needed lighting
outside of the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum and over the
stairway on the west side of the arena. This area is very
dark at night and the addition of this lighting will allow
occupants to exit safely after hours. This additional
lighting illuminates the space really well for all those people
working early or late. Many folks who don’t have a light
switch key will be very appreciative of this extra lighting.
Thanks to both Brandon and Chad for taking care of this
and making the building a little bit safer.
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Safety Corner
USU Facilities has worked
0 days* without lost-time
*as of January 22, 2016.
The previous record was 414 days.
Please do your share to extend the record!
Lost-Time Hours
(Goal: Less Than 200)
2015 2016
144 Hours 112 Hours
OSHA Recordable Injuries
2015 2016
15 1
Be Careful Out There!
New Full-Time Facilities Employees
Scott Stewart — HVAC
Camren Arnold — HVAC
Tyler Hancey — HVAC
Colton Broadhead — Movers
Josh Mason — Projects
THANK YOU
CLARK HUNSAKER for 11 years of service to USU Facilities!!
You will be missed!
THANK YOU
NEPHI ROGERS for 30 years of service to USU Facilities!!
