FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 30, 2024
NUSD Names Experienced Professional as New Director of
Maintenance and Operations
(Novato, CA) … The Novato Unified School District is proud to announce that JC van Rooyen has accepted the position of Director of Maintenance & Operation pending Board of Trustees approval at their regular board meeting on September 10, 2024. Mr. van Rooyen replaces Mr. Tony Albini who accepted a position in another organization.
JC van Rooyen joins NUSD from Miller Creek School District, where he served as Assistant to the Chief Business Official (CBO). During his tenure, he spearheaded the establishment of digital-based solutions that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness. Notably, he led the implementation of a rental software platform, Facilitron, which modernized district-wide operations and marked a milestone in advancing technological solutions for improved productivity. His hands-on experience with maintenance and operations, including daily management of transportation programs and the development of deferred maintenance databases, makes him an invaluable asset to our district.
Prior to his work in education, Mr. van Rooyen had a celebrated career with Levi Strauss & Co., where he held multiple senior leadership roles, including Director of Product Operations & Digital Tools. In this capacity, he defined and delivered a multi-year product roadmap, led the end-to-end delivery of digital tools capabilities, and played a key role in streamlining enterprise-wide processes. His ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects has been a hallmark of his career, driving continuous process improvements and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Dr. Tracy Smith, NUSD Superintendent, expressed confidence in Mr. van Rooyen’s ability to lead the district’s maintenance and operations efforts: “JC’s diverse background and demonstrated success in both the educational and corporate sectors make him uniquely qualified to take on this role. We are thrilled to have him join NUSD and look forward to the positive impact he will make on our district.”
JC’s academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa, along with certifications in Product Management and Product Leadership from Product School in San Francisco, CA.
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