Meet the Facilities and Maintenance Team
Matthew Poehlman
Assistant Vice President for Facilities & Maintenance909.607.2760mpoehlman@hmc.edu
- Oversee all of Facilities operations (e.g. administration, custodial, grounds, and improvement/renovation projects, and mail room)
- In the absence of the Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance and Projects, oversee scheduling and supervise all repairs and replacement of HVAC, electrical and plumbing fixtures, valves, devices, and appliances as required
Devin Millington
Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance and Projects909.607.3603dmillington@hmc.edu
- Manage plant operations (e.g. maintenance and repairs, building systems and Central Plant), including overseeing scheduling and supervision of work orders pertaining to repairs and replacement of HVAC, electrical and plumbing fixtures, valves and devices
- Serve as lead in managing the College’s Renewal and Replacement Reserve (RRR) program
- Serve as DCO’s lead on sustainability initiatives and chair the HMC Sustainability Committee comprised of faculty, students and staff members
- Manage HMC’s utilities, including collaborating with The Claremont Colleges Services Central Facilities Services team, who manages the electrical grid and other systems for The Claremont Colleges
Leticia Calderon
Administrative and Access Coordinator909.607.0294lecalderon@hmc.edu
- Oversees all aspects of key and card access management
- Manages Facilities and Maintenance visitor check-in ID badge process
- Coordinates summer student housing and dorm damage billing
- Responsibility for various administrative functions including greeting visitors and responding to inquires
- Provides support for emergency preparedness and safety, and event management
Jorge Castaneda
Project Manager909.621.8252jorcastaneda@hmc.edu
- Lead and provide oversight for special projects that include construction, alterations and renovations across campus generally under $1 million.
- Works under the guidance and supervision of the Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance and Projects and collaborates with key Facilities team members to ensure that project and program goals are met within the prescribed time frames and budgets.
- Involved in selecting professional design staff; coordinating the activities of clients, contractors, inspectors, movers, vendors and others associated with the project; monitoring and verifying project progress, cost and quality; resolving problems that arise during the project; working with city, state and federal agencies and officials to ensure compliance and safety; and communicating with project stakeholders regarding program, budget, schedule and construction impact
Veronica Lagos
Manager of Plant Operations909.607.3611vlagos@hmc.edu
- Assist Facilities Directors with managing day-to-day plant operations
- Manage and prioritize work orders, including emergency dispatch
- Provide on-call response to facilities-related emergencies such as HVAC issues, leaks, etc.
- Assist Facilities Directors in management of facilities operating and non-operating budgets
- Create and process vendor contract documents
Kelly Snyder
Facilities Operations Assistant Manager909.607.5878kesnyder@hmc.edu
- Oversee and process departments invoices
- Assist Facilities Directors with managing day-to-day general operational and administrative duties of facilities operations
- Supervision of facilities operations student staff
- Prepare monthly billing of HMC motor pool use
Custodial and Mail Room Services
Travis Paddock
Mail and Custodial Services Manager909.607.8675tpaddock@hmc.edu
- Lead all custodial services in support of the Harvey Mudd College communities
- Manage the College’s mailroom operations in working with outside postal agencies
- Ensure incoming and outgoing U.S. and campus mail is processed timely and accurately, including sorting and distribution
- Assign and manage student mailboxes
- Oversee trash, recycle and compost program for all interior spaces
- Manage college furniture assets
Marco Penaloza
Custodial Services Supervisor909.621.8226mpenaloza@hmc.edu
Regena Abernathy
Building Attendant
Eleuteria Aguilar Fonseca
Building Attendant
Gracie Alvarez
Building Attendant
Ronaldo Alvarez Sr.
Building Attendant
Bryce Artukovich
Building Attendant
Rosario Carrillo
Building Attendant
Rosa Castillo
Building Attendant
Antonio Godoy
Building Attendant
Kimberly Gomez
Building Attendant
Alejandro Gutierrez
Building Attendant
Jose Hernandez
Building Attendant
Ana Linares
Building Attendant
Connor Osgood
Building Attendant
Albert Palafox
Building Attendant
Gary Potter
Building Attendant
Linda Ramos
Building Attendant
Natalie Razura
Building Attendant
Georgina Romero
Building Attendant
Liz Santiago
Building Attendant
Larry Vasquez
Building Attendant
Phillip Ventura
Building Attendant
Maria Villalobos
Building Attendant
Leabert Wallace
Building Attendant
Raymond Yanez
Building Attendant
Mail Room Staff
Guillermina Limon
Mail Clerk909.621.8200gulimon@hmc.edu
Paige Tinio
Mail Clerk909.621.8200ptinio@hmc.edu
Grounds Staff
Michael Barber
Grounds Services Manager909.607.7684mbarber@hmc.edu
- Manage and oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds on-campus, including lawns, trees, plants, parking lots, walkways and water features
- Maintain the College’s fleet of vehicles, including golf-carts and maintenance vehicles
- Generate and install various exterior signage on campus
- Maintain the College’s centrally-controlled irrigation system
- Manage trash, recycle, composting bins and compactors on-campus
Jesus Zaragoza
Lead Grounds Keeperjzaragoza@hmc.edu
Jose Perez
Grounds Keeper
Gus Pool
Grounds Keeper
Miguel Angel Ramos
Grounds Keeper
Maintenance Staff
Amarri Cheeks
Lead General Maintenance Mechanicacheeks@hmc.edu
Ralph Hernandez
HVAC Maintenance Technicianrahernandez@hmc.edu
Mark Kutch
General Maintenance Mechanicmkutch@hmc.edu
Mike Lopez
Lead General Maintenance Mechanicmlopez@hmc.edu
Raul Morales
Facilities Maintenance Mechanicramorales@hmc.edu
