Colby Van Camp
About Colby Van Camp
Colby Van Camp serves as the Facilities and Plant Operations Manager at UF Health Jacksonville, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in engineering and management, having previously held roles in the U.S. Navy and Alsco, and he holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Colby Van Camp has been serving as the Facilities and Plant Operations Manager at UF Health Jacksonville since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. His work involves providing operational support in a hospital setting, which contributes to patient comfort during vulnerable times. His leadership in facilities management plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational integrity of the healthcare environment.
Previous Experience at Alsco
Before joining UF Health Jacksonville, Colby Van Camp worked as an Engineering Manager at Alsco from 2016 to 2018 in the Jacksonville, Florida area. During his tenure, he focused on overseeing engineering projects and ensuring efficient operations within the company. His experience at Alsco contributed to his expertise in facilities management and project oversight.
Career with the U.S. Navy
Colby Van Camp has a significant background with the U.S. Navy, where he served for 15 years from 2001 to 2016. He held various roles, including Technical Program Manager and Maintenance Manager, as well as working as an Automation & PLC technician. His experience spanned multiple locations, including Asia, Iraq, and the United States, and provided him with a strong foundation in technical program management and maintenance operations.
Education and Expertise
Colby Van Camp has an extensive educational background. He studied at The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, and Risk Management from 2019 to 2023. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals, obtained between 2014 and 2019. Additionally, he earned Bachelor's Degrees in General Studies from Columbia College (2011-2013) and Electronics Systems Technology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (2010-2014).
Achievements in Project Management
In his current role at UF Health Jacksonville, Colby Van Camp has successfully revamped departmental project management processes, resulting in a 28% reduction in backlogs. This achievement highlights his ability to implement effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery within the healthcare facility.