Andy O'dell
About Andy O'dell
Andy O'dell serves as the Senior Director of Facilities at Protective Life, where he leads an eight-person facilities management team and manages a $16 million annual budget. He has extensive experience in property management, having previously worked at Colonial Properties Trust and Daniel Corporation.
Work at Protective Life
Andy O'dell has served as the Senior Director of Facilities at Protective Life since 2011. In this role, he supervises an eight-person facilities management team. He is responsible for overseeing various facilities-related operations and initiatives within the organization. O'dell plays a significant role in the Protective Sustainability Task Force, which focuses on achieving corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, particularly in reducing carbon emissions.
Previous Experience at Colonial Properties Trust
Before joining Protective Life, Andy O'dell worked at Colonial Properties Trust as a Senior Property Manager from 2008 to 2011. During his three-year tenure in the Birmingham, Alabama area, he managed a substantial annual expense budget of $16 million. His responsibilities included overseeing property operations and ensuring effective management of resources.
Previous Experience at Daniel Corporation
Andy O'dell was employed at Daniel Corporation from 1999 to 2007 as a Senior Property Manager. In this position, he spent eight years in the Birmingham, Alabama area, where he managed various property operations. Notably, he oversaw a significant renovation project that involved over 80,000 square feet at the Protective Birmingham office.
Project Management and Facilities Oversight
In his current role at Protective Life, Andy O'dell managed a 46,000 square foot buildout in Covington, Kentucky. His expertise in project management and facilities oversight is evident through his extensive experience in managing large-scale renovations and buildouts, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality of corporate facilities.