I am excited to announce that Robert Sabulka, P.Eng., has been appointed as associate vice-president (AVP), Infrastructure, Planning and Management.

Robert, who has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, brings decades of experience to his role. He began his career as a forensic engineer in the private sector before taking on project management roles with the federal government. In 2006, he moved to Alberta Infrastructure where he went on to hold several roles including, most recently, executive director, Major Capital Projects.

The AVP provides strategic leadership in stewarding the university’s buildings and infrastructure and is responsible for capital projects and construction, facilities operations and maintenance, and custodial services and grounds maintenance. This is a highly collaborative role: the AVP will work with academic and administrative leadership to shape, guide and direct infrastructure solutions that support MacEwan’s academic mission and goals.

The search was conducted by executive search firm Leaders International Executive Search. As chair of the search committee, I would like to thank the committee members: Lizhen Chen, manager, Planning and Finance; Rick Ellis, AVP, Finance; Nicolle Lemay, librarian; Stephen Luyendyk, director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance; Mona Patel, director, Planning and Projects, Facilities; Dr. Melike Schalomon, dean, Faculty of Arts and Science; Aubrianna Snow, SAMU VP, Student Life; and, Dr. Daniel Wilson, assistant professor, School of Business.

I would also like to acknowledge the support of Kris Bruckmann, who stepped in as acting AVP, Facilities, while at the same time managing the responsibilities of his Campus Services portfolio.

Robert’s first day at the university will be May 25. We are very pleased that he is joining us – he brings the experience and skills we need as we continue growing for the future and will play an important role in the planning and maintenance of our beautiful campus.

Sharilee Fossum
Vice President, Finance and Administration & CFO