Skanda V. Skandaverl
About Skanda V. Skandaverl
Skanda V. Skandaverl is the Division Director for the Midwest at CommonSpirit Health, overseeing Facility Management, Energy, and Infrastructure. He has extensive experience in healthcare engineering, holding multiple leadership positions and certifications in the field.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Skanda V. Skandaverl has been serving as the Division Director for the Midwest at CommonSpirit Health since 2013. In this role, he oversees Facility Management, Energy, and Infrastructure across the Midwest divisions, specifically in Omaha, Nebraska. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficient operation of healthcare facilities and managing resources effectively to support healthcare delivery.
Education and Expertise
Skanda V. Skandaverl holds multiple degrees and certifications relevant to healthcare facility management. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management from The University of Kansas and earned an MBA in Business Administration from Baker University. He is a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) and a Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC). Additionally, he completed the ASHE Leadership Institute in 2008, focusing on leadership in healthcare.
Background
Skanda V. Skandaverl has a diverse background in healthcare engineering and facility management. He worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital as the Director of Facilities Management, Planning, Design, and Construction for 22 years, from 1988 to 2010. His early education includes a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Sri Lanka, completed between 1972 and 1976.
Professional Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Skanda V. Skandaverl has held several leadership positions within professional organizations. He served as President of the Virginia Society Healthcare Engineers (VSHE) Hampton Chapter and the Kansas City Area Healthcare Engineers (KCAHE) from 2003 to 2005. He also presided over the Nebraska Society of Healthcare Engineers (NSHE) in 2017 and the Kansas Hospital Engineers Association (KHEA) from 2005 to 2006.
Achievements in Healthcare Engineering
Skanda V. Skandaverl has been recognized for his contributions to healthcare engineering. He was selected as the Region Eight Emerging Leader by the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) in 2004. He has served on the ASHE Board from 2018 to 2021 and continues to be an active member, participating in various committees and serving on the ASHE Healthcare Executive Leadership Council.