Supporting Affordable Housing and Community Development with Bill Wells, Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing

Watching Paint Dry

William (Bill) Wells is the Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop, preserve, and manage affordable homes. Through their Resident Services Program, NVCH also teaches successful life and leadership skills.

Bill has 15 years of experience in new construction, facilities, project management and estimating, and tenant improvement. Before joining NVCH, Bill worked as the Capital Manager for Burbank Housing, the Project Manager for Imperial Contracting, and the Assistant Superintendent for CalAtlantic Homes.

In this episode…

The pandemic, California wildfires, and other natural disasters have made companies and their employees learn to adapt. This is especially true for the facilities management industry, whose employees have learned to work under stringent restrictions, continue efforts with limited materials, and prepare for future hardships. So, how is the facilities management industry continuing to benefit communities despite these circumstances? And how can you get your start in the industry?

As a facilities manager, Bill Wells is providing stability for families in Napa Valley through an affordable housing service. According to Bill, your role is more than just a title: you should always be working towards growth for yourself, your company, and your community. The key to doing so? Seek out training and education — even after you’ve been hired.

In this episode of Watching Paint Dry, Greg Owens sits down with Bill Wells, Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH), to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the facilities management industry. Bill talks about his experience building community outreach, the future of the housing market, and how you can start — and develop — a career in the facilities management industry. Stay tuned.