Kevin Ponder
About Kevin Ponder
Kevin Ponder is a Facilities Administration Supervisor at Spire, where he manages maintenance, janitorial services, and other operational functions for multiple sites across five states. He holds a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and has previous experience in various roles, including guidance counseling and human resources.
Work at Spire
Kevin Ponder has served as the Facilities Administration Supervisor at Spire since 2017. In this role, he oversees the administrative and operational functions of the Real Estate & Facilities department. He manages maintenance, janitorial services, mail, office supplies, and food and beverage services for 75 different sites across five states. His responsibilities also include coordinating event planning services, ensuring that all facilities operate efficiently and meet organizational standards.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Ponder holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Missouri University of Science and Technology, completing his degree from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in understanding workplace dynamics and employee behavior, which is beneficial in his current role.
Background
Before his tenure at Spire, Kevin Ponder gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Guidance Counselor Intern at Rolla Middle School for four months in 2014. In 2016, he served as a Teaching Assistant at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for eleven months and completed internships as a Human Resources Intern at OneSpace and as an HR Consultant Intern at Talent Assessment and Development in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
Professional Responsibilities
In his current position at Spire, Kevin Ponder is responsible for managing a wide range of services that support operational efficiency across multiple sites. His role includes overseeing maintenance and janitorial services, managing office supplies, and coordinating food and beverage services. Additionally, he plays a key role in event planning, ensuring that all events are executed smoothly and align with organizational goals.