Welcome FM’s New AD, OM&U Services, Finance, Work Management, & Business Administration

From: Bob Reuning
To: All-FM
Subject: Welcome FM’s New AD, OM&U Services, Finance, Work Management, & Business Administration 

Good Morning Colleagues, 

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kara Chernet for the position of Associate Director, OM&U Services, Finance, Work Management, and Business Administration, effective Monday, February 5. 

This is a new position, reporting to the Executive Director of OM&U, which will serve as a single point of contact for customer service issues and provide business process review to OM&U’s work management system. In her new role, Kara will collaborate with a variety of campus offices and student groups including Accessibility & Disability Service, academic facility offices, classroom management staff, and more. The goal is to create a central function to provide services more efficiently within OM&U. 

Kara is a seasoned facilities professional with over 15 years of experience in real estate, asset management, finance, and business operations. She most recently served at Thompson Facilities Services as Director of Business Operations and managed a variety of facilities functions for Howard University. Kara has also held roles at Prince George’s County, CBS Watch Magazine, and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Psychology from Purdue University and a Master of Public Administration - City Management from Cleveland State University. 

Kara can be reached at kchernet@umd.edu or 301-405-0242. We are excited about the leadership that she will bring to this important new position. Please join me in welcoming Kara to FM. 

Sincerely, 

Bob