Travis Jessee
Virginia Tech has named Travis Jessee as the University鈥檚 assistant vice president for design and construction within the Division of Facilities. Jessee, a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), has served as interim leader of the Division of Facilities team at Virginia Tech since July 2024. He has overseen several major projects, including Hitt Hall, the Undergraduate Science Laboratory and the Innovation Campus Academic Building One. Jessee earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture from Virginia Tech in 2005 and returned to the campus professionally in 2017 as a project manager.听
In his new role, Jessee will continue providing leadership and strategic direction for the design, management, delivery and closeout of all University capital and non-capital projects. Jessee will work alongside Dwyn Taylor, vice president for facilities.听听
“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,鈥 said Taylor in a statement. 鈥淗e 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.”听