Interview by Laura Wise, APA Executive Board
Our APA Member Spotlight this month is highlighting Todd Wilson at Infrastructure Planning and Facilities.
What is your job title?
Project Representative
How long have you been at MSU?
22 years
Have you been a member of APA the whole time?
No, I was originally hired into a position that was represented by CTU, and transferred to an APA position in 1999
Can you tell me a little bit about what you do?
I manage Capital Construction projects in the Planning, Design and Construction office, in Infrastructure Planning and Facilities.
What brought you to your job at MSU?
I was employed as a Student Aide at (then) Physical Plant while I was working on my undergraduate degree in Philosophy. My background is mechanical, and I really enjoyed the place and the people I worked with. When an opportunity came to work here full time, I applied for a position as a Programmer in the Energy Management office at IPF and was hired.
What do you love about working at MSU?
The diversity. There are so many great things happening here, and such a broad array of experiences to be gained… Great people… beautiful campus… I’m proud to be at MSU
What do you like to do when you are not at work?
I coach robotics in Haslett with kids aged 9-14, and have coached competitive baseball (ages 8-14) for 8 years. Also, myself and two friends brew beer, and are in the process of trying to open a commercial brewery here in Lansing… Gearhead Brewing Company.
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