With several significant changes happening within the division, we wanted to share this message that Vice President for Safety and Facilities, Baxter Goodly, wrote to the newly named DSO Division.

Dear Teammates:

I am writing to share a number of important organizational updates for our Division.

As you know, over the last several months I have acted in the capacity of Interim Vice President for Safety & Facilities. At the request of EVP CFO & Treasurer, Bruno Fernandes, I am humbled and excited to take on this position permanently. 

I also want to share with you exciting news regarding the expansion of our Division. The Office of Real Estate (ORE), led by Associate Vice President Karen Zinn, officially joins our team effective immediately.  Karen and her team will be joining us in the Support Building later this month. ORE has always been a critical partner with regard to campus development and retail management, and I am confident that this will be a smooth transition. I welcome Karen as a senior member of my leadership team.

In addition, as you may be aware, the Office of University Events and Venues, led by Associate Vice President Paul Hegarty, had been operating within our Division on a temporary basis. I am pleased to share that Events and Venues will now be a permanent part of our team. Officing at 2000 Penn, Paul’s team joins us coming off of a very successful Commencement 2024 and will soon be gearing up for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. I am very pleased to have Paul become a permanent member of my senior leadership team. 

Finally, given the expansion of responsibilities and service areas, the Division of Safety & Facilities will be rebranded as the Division of Safety & Operations (DSO). In addition, the Business Integration Group will now be known as the Office of Administration, Communication and Training (ACT). Work will begin immediately to refresh and update these name changes accordingly. 

I know this is a lot of information but it is all good news that supports our trajectory to be a more efficient and effective service organization. Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence and dedicated service to GW. Your work truly makes a difference for the entire GW community; I am truly blessed to be a part of this incredible team and I look forward to the journey ahead.

With Gratitude,
Baxter