Steve Peary is a highly experienced professional currently serving as the Assistant Director for technology, innovation, and administration at the Physical Plant Department at the University of Vermont since July 2013. In this role, Steve oversees a team responsible for financial and operational tasks, regulatory compliance, training, and materials management. Prior to this position, Steve worked at the University of Maine from August 2002 to June 2013 as the Associate Director and Operations Manager for the Department of Facilities Management, where Steve managed operations and implemented business services while overseeing strategic asset management. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management with a minor in Survey Engineering from the University of Maine and has further education from Auburn University.