Stony Brook University Selects Christopher Martin as Associate Vice President for Campus Planning, Design & Construction

STONY BROOK, NY-September 12, 2024-Stony Brook University has hired Christopher Martin as the new associate vice president for Campus Planning, Design & Construction. He will report to William Herrmann, vice president for facilities & services. In this role, Martin will lead the operation and management of all campus construction activities including planning, capital budgeting, architecture, design, engineering, and construction management.

Martin joins Stony Brook with over 35 years of professional experience, most recently serving in a dual capacity as vice president for integrated real estate & facilities and assistant vice president for facilities infrastructure, projects & compliance at MedStar Health System in Maryland, an organization he's been a part of for eight years.

Prior to this role, Martin held design and construction related roles at Northwell Health, the North Shore LIJ Health System, Gazetten Contracting, and Beth Israel Medical Center. He is a registered architect, and a member of the American Institute of Architects as well as the American Society for Health Care Engineering.

"Christopher brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in his previous roles," said William Herrmann. "In addition to his professional skills, Christopher possesses a range of personal strengths that make him an ideal fit for this role. He has successfully led high-performing teams towards achieving organizational goals, strategically planned to align resources with objectives and fostered collaborative environments where individuals are empowered to excel."

"I am excited about the opportunity to join Stony Brook University and am eager to help bring innovative ideas and drive positive change within the university, including the Health Sciences Center and the Southampton Campus," said Christopher. "I look forward to joining the team to collaborate on our planning, design and construction."

Christopher earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology.

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