This summer, Todd Lechner joined the Meredith College community as facilities maintenance manager.

Lechner has extensive experience in maintenance and HVAC education with an associate degree in HVAC/Plumbing from the State University of New York (SUNY), Delhi, NY.  He is licensed as a general contractor under North Carolina licensure, has LEED training and holds a universal chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) certification.

Lechner operated his own company for residential/commercial remodeling and construction for 10 years in Rochester, N.Y., to include sheet metal, siding, roofing, windows, doors, framing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, woodworking, concrete, site prep and excavation and flooring.

In this Issue:

Meredith Welcomes the Class of 2015
President Jo Allen Delivers First State of the College Address
Sustainability Spotlight: Meredith Energy Management Update

New Facilities Maintenance Manager Joins Meredith Staff
Sansepolcro Site Visited by a Wide Range of Students
Meredith Fund Family Festival Invite
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.