Mark Helms

Assistant Vice President, Facilities Services

Mark Helms has served as the Assistant Vice President for the Facilities Services Division and Sustainability since 2016. Prior to his role at the University of Florida, he was the Director of Facilities Operations and Interim Associate Vice President/Chief Facilities Officer at Virginia Tech.

Helms has led the Facilities Services division with the mission of “Coming Together to Achieve Greatness.” Under his leadership, he has implemented numerous initiatives that have enhanced the efficiency of Facilities Services and the University of Florida as a whole. He directly oversees operations, maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, and utilities for UF buildings, common areas, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, and utility systems. His vision is to provide a first in class team to maintain and improve the physical environment that supports learning, teaching, research, and service for UF students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. Facilities Services, under his guidance, strives to create an environment that inspires todays and tomorrow’s leaders and innovators to achieve greatness.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bluefield College and is a member of several professional associations.