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Peter Strazdas
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Emeritus Member
OTI Instructor Bio
Pete recently retired as the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management at Western Michigan University (WMU). He led a team of more than 330 employees responsible for planning, engineering, construction, and operations for a campus of 150 buildings. In his 43-year tenure at WMU, he also held positions as Construction Administrator, Director of Maintenance Services, and Assistant Professor of Construction Management.
Pete served on the Michigan APPA Board for many years, including six years as President. He also served for many years on the International APPA Board and served as their President in 2015. He currently chairs the APPA Credentialing Board.
Pete was appointed by the Governor to the Michigan OSHA Construction Commission; was President of the Council of Governments in Kalamazoo County; and served six terms as Mayor of the City of Portage. He has been a speaker at national and regional events for a host of industry organizations, including APPA, COAA, ASHEE, SCUP, CAUBO, NFMT, CDS, HEFMA, AUDE, TEFMA, and the Engineering Society of Detroit.
Pete served on the Michigan APPA Board for many years, including six years as President. He also served for many years on the International APPA Board and served as their President in 2015. He currently chairs the APPA Credentialing Board.
Pete was appointed by the Governor to the Michigan OSHA Construction Commission; was President of the Council of Governments in Kalamazoo County; and served six terms as Mayor of the City of Portage. He has been a speaker at national and regional events for a host of industry organizations, including APPA, COAA, ASHEE, SCUP, CAUBO, NFMT, CDS, HEFMA, AUDE, TEFMA, and the Engineering Society of Detroit.