Charles Clay, Fcabe, Frsph, E MBA, Mcha, Chfm, P.E.
About Charles Clay, Fcabe, Frsph, E MBA, Mcha, Chfm, P.E.
Charles Clay serves as the Vice President of Critical Facilities & Infrastructure at Valiant Integrated Services, bringing extensive experience in facility management and engineering across various sectors. His background includes leadership roles at organizations such as NIKA Solutions, Sutter Health, and ABM Government Services, complemented by multiple degrees in engineering and business.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
Charles Clay serves as the Vice President of Critical Facilities & Infrastructure at Valiant Integrated Services since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing critical facilities and infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality service delivery. He has contributed to the development of innovative server offerings that reduced service costs while maintaining quality standards. His leadership has resulted in significant growth in new accounts and a 100% retention rate of existing accounts.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Charles Clay has extensive experience in facilities management across various organizations. He worked at NIKA Solutions as Director of SEM for one year and held the position of Regional Director of Facilities at Sutter Health for four years. His tenure at ABM Government Services as Corporate Director of Operations lasted three years. Additionally, he managed engineering and operations at The Methodist Hospital System and served as Director of Facilities at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Charles Clay holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He also earned an MBA from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University. His educational qualifications include a Master Certificate in Healthcare Administration and studies in Combined Heat and Power at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Professional Affiliations and Leadership Roles
Charles Clay is actively involved in professional organizations. He serves as the Secretary of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers for the Western United States and is the President of the California Society of Healthcare Engineers Redwood Chapter. He is recognized as a Fellow in both the Chartered Association of Building Engineers and the Royal Society of Public Health.
Expertise in Critical Facilities and Infrastructure
Charles Clay has a strong background in managing critical facilities, including data centers, research labs, and central utility plants. His expertise encompasses operational management and strategic oversight, which has been instrumental in driving growth and efficiency within the organizations he has worked for.