Travis Jessee has been appointed as the assistant vice president for design and construction at the university within the Division of Facilities. In this role, he will report to Dwyn Taylor, vice president for facilities, and serve on the division’s leadership team, overseeing all university capital and non-capital projects.

Jessee will lead a team of nearly 50 professionals, one of the four main business lines within the Division of Facilities, with the mission of shaping and maintaining the university’s physical environment for current and future generations.

"Travis has proven himself in leading a progressively complex portfolio of projects, consistently delivering results that reflect Virginia Tech's commitment to excellence in both design and construction management,” said Taylor. “He has established himself as a trusted problem-solver, navigating challenges with poise and fostering collaboration among his colleagues and contract partners to achieve solutions time and again."

Jessee, a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, has served as the interim leader of the design and construction team since the Division of Facilities’ reorganization in July. During that time, he oversaw the completion of several significant projects, including Hitt Hall, the Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building, War Memorial Hall wellness improvements, and the Innovation Campus' Academic Building One.

A 2005 Virginia Tech graduate with a bachelor's degree in architecture, Jessee joined the university in 2016 as a capital project manager and was promoted to supervisory capital project manager in 2017. Before returning to his alma mater, Jessee spent over a decade advancing his architectural career with Thompson & Litton.

"I am honored and excited to assume this role and continue serving Virginia Tech,” Jessee said. “Our team’s work is rooted in creating spaces that reflect the university’s distinct sense of place while advancing accessibility, sustainability, creativity, and more. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to shape an environment that supports the success of Hokies today and for generations to come."

Jessee officially began his new role on Jan. 10.