Stony Brook University appoints Christopher Martin as associate VP for campus planning


Annette Stellato University Media Content Specialist | Stony Brook University News

Stony Brook University has appointed Christopher Martin as the new associate vice president for Campus Planning, Design & Construction. He will report to William Herrmann, vice president for facilities & services. In this role, Martin will oversee campus construction activities including planning, capital budgeting, architecture, design, engineering, and construction management.

Martin brings over 35 years of professional experience to Stony Brook. He previously served as vice president for integrated real estate & facilities and assistant vice president for facilities infrastructure, projects & compliance at MedStar Health System in Maryland, where he worked for eight years.

Before joining MedStar Health System, Martin held various design and construction roles at Northwell Health, the North Shore LIJ Health System, Gazetten Contracting, and Beth Israel Medical Center. He is a registered architect and a member of both the American Institute of Architects and the American Society for Health Care Engineering.

“Christopher brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in his previous roles,” said William Herrmann. “In addition to his professional skills, Christopher possesses a range of personal strengths that make him an ideal fit for this role. He has successfully led high-performing teams towards achieving organizational goals, strategically planned to align resources with objectives and fostered collaborative environments where individuals are empowered to excel.”

“I am excited about the opportunity to join Stony Brook University and am eager to help bring innovative ideas and drive positive change within the university, including the Health Sciences Center and the Southampton Campus,” said Christopher Martin. “I look forward to joining the team to collaborate on our planning, design and construction.”

Martin earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology.

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