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Armina Binder Cornelious is the Area Custodial Supervisor for the Liberty Hill Independent School District and has worked for LHISD for one and a half years. She is responsible for overseeing six schools and 40 employees with more schools to come with the growth of Liberty Hill. Her hands-on approach has made immediate and positive changes throughout the school district.
During Armina's free time, she spends with her three kids and the love of her life, John. With a house full of active children, they are on the go all the time riding bikes, playing nerf wars, playing football and basketball whenever the sport season comes or whenever the weather is good. They spend a lot of time around the lakes, bike trails and family, and love to be outside year around.
Armina states "It's an honor to be a part of this amazing organization. CMAT has met and exceeded my expectations when I went to its annual Conference in Horse Shoe Bay Texas in 2018.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- President of the Board
- Manager at Rice University
- VP Pulbic Relations / Vendors
Bobby Davis is a custodial manager at Rice University. Bobby has worked at Rice for thirteen years, with the last three as a manager. Managing sixteen custodians, Bobby's primary job is floor maintenance that includes stripping and waxing, spray buffing, and carpet extraction. For the last four years, Bobby has been a member of CMAT and will serve the CMAT board member for the first time. He has been married for ten years and loves spending quality time with his wife. In his spare time, Bobby loves to BBQ in his backyard, watching football and play basketball.
He says, "I was very excited when I was asked to be a part of the CMAT board, and I will do my very best to make sure the organization stays strong for years to come."
Carlos Chavez has been with UTRGV since July 2016 as the Assistant Director for Facilities Programs & Services and UTRGV Tree Care Coordinator. He earned his Bachelor in International Business Management in the fall of 1998 from the University of Texas Pan-American. He served as the President for the Forum for International Relations and Business Affairs (FIRBA) at UTPA in spring 1998. He has over 29 years of management experience in the service sector. He is also Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
Delma Landaverde joined Montgomery County Custodial Services in May of 2014 as an Office Manager and in March of 2015 was promoted to Assistant Director. Previous to working for Montgomery County, Delma worked for Bank of America for nearly 19 years and retired in May of 2014.Delma is a graduate from Magdiel Bible College and is an advocate of promoting ethics in the workplace and valuing the power of our people. Delma enjoys spending time with her family, reading History and Biography books and listening to music.
Job Titles:
- Public Relations
- VP of Recruitment
Gregory's 37+ years of experience working with educational institutions and schools is multifaceted. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering: Industrial Technology. As Sr. Manager of Facilities Planning he and his highly qualified and educated "team" provide Facility Consulting in Departmental Operational Reviews, Training, Facility Design and Construction Management assistance, and Facility Maintenance & Operations Management. He has developed multiple training programs with customized curriculum for maintenance, operations and support departments.
Greg is considered among his peers as a leader in Facility Management and Operations serving multitudes of not only Texas school districts and charter districts but other states as well. He has made presentations before multiple state legislative committees in Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas. Greg is a Life Member of Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) and a Board Member of CMAT. He continues to serve as a consultant, trainer, presenter and instructor for Facility academies and affiliate meetings as well as for numerous school boards and symposiums in national and international arenas. In 2009, Gregory assisted the United States Department of Energy (DOE) in preparing the Guide to Operating and Maintaining Energy Smart Schools to educate school districts across the nation in energy conservation.
Job Titles:
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Operations Manager for the Montgomery County Building Custodial Services
- Secretary / Treasurer & VP of Meeting Coordinations
James Dodson is the Operations Manager for the Montgomery County Building Custodial Services. James has worked for Montgomery County for 7 years, 3 of which have been spent has the Operations Manager. James is responsible for 65 custodians and over 90 County Facilities totaling over 3.5 million sq. ft. spread throughout the County. James has been a member of CMAT for 2 years and is proud to serve on the CMAT Board for the first time.
James has been married for 4 years and loves spending time with his wife and kids. In his spare time he enjoys watching football and playing baseball.
Jon is the Custodial Operations Crew Supervisor for Texas State University-San Marcos, He has worked for Texas State for 1 year. Jon is active within his community participating in Relay For Life since 2008 and currently co-Team Captain beside his wife in this year's event. Jon founded the Big's Beyond Badges with a group of law enforcement officers to mentor youth within the county he serves through Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas.
Jon and his wife relocated to Texas from Southern California 6 years ago, he states "we got here as fast as we could, my wife, Lymari & I have two beautiful girls who keep us busy" Jon enjoys spending time with his family and riding his motorcycle around the hill country. "I look forward to being an active part of the Custodial Management Association of Texas".
Job Titles:
- VP Administration & Programs
- VP of Public Relations / Vendors
Judy is the VP Administration & Programs for CMAT. Has been employed with Spring Branch ISD for 25 yrs. and now employed with Katy ISD for 6 yrs. Judy started as a custodian in Feb. 1982 promoted to Elem. Head Custodian in Feb. 1982. In 1984 promoted to a High School as Head Custodian and had 18 custodians. In 1999 - 2004 was promoted to Supervisor. In 2004 came to work Katy ISD. as a Operations Supervisor/Trainer.
She supervises 360 custodians including floaters, steam cleaning crew, equipment crew and 58 buildings, train every new hire custodial employee, including the Maintenance Dept. Assist the Director of Operations with monthly meeting, Mandatory Meetings by using my bilingual skills.
Judy states "I feel privileged to be part of an organization that gives so much knowledge and expertise in the custodial field. In CMAT you have the opportunity to meet new friends and share ideas and learn from professional experiences. Everyone at CMAT makes you feel part of the Organization. In CMAT we are learning, training, and having so much fun. Believe me when we say " I LOVE CMAT"!!!
Job Titles:
- Director
- VP Recruitment / Membership
Kim is the Director Custodial Operations at Texas State University-San Marcos for the past 3 years. She has been with the University in one capacity or another for 17 years. Graduated from Southwest Texas State with a BS in Medical Records and worked in Health Care field for 10 years. Has taught one semester at Texas State and then pursued her M.Ed. in Educational Administration. Kim has been in CMAT for over 10 years and most recently is teaching the "Supervisor's Toolkit" for APPA/CAPPA. Kim met her husband while attending Texas State and has two beautiful children and two grandchildren. Kim stated "I love horses, dogs, gardening, reading fiction and CMAT!"
Job Titles:
- Director of Building Custodial Services for Montgomery County
- President / Director of Building Custodial Services
Lorena is the Director of Building Custodial Services for Montgomery County. She has worked for Montgomery County for 19 years, 8 of which have been with the Custodial Services Department. Lorena started out as the Office Manager and on May 3, 2014 was appointed by Commissioners Court to become the first Latina Department Head in Montgomery County. Lorena is responsible for overseeing over 95 County Facilities and 65 employees.
In her spare time Lorena enjoys spending quality time with her 4 boys who are very active in sports. She is also very active in her community as a member of several nonprofit organizations including the Conroe Noon Lions Club, where she has received numerous awards for her service to the community.
Lorena states "It's been an honor to be appointed for the President's position and I look forward to help the organization grow, meet and exceed our member's expectations, I Love CMAT"."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the Chairman of the Board
- Membership Recruitment
- VP of Administration & Programs
Lovell Henry has been employed with Sam Houston State University since March 16, 2000. He is the Custodial Services Supervisor with the primary responsibilities of directing the operational and personnel activities of the department as related to custodial staff in educational and general campus buildings.
He has been a member of CMAT since 2000 and has enjoyed working with other board members to learn the organization. He has served as Vice President of Public Relations, Administration & Program, President, Board Chairman and now serving as the Membership Recruitment of the organization.
Over the years CMAT has become a learning tool for the Custodial Department of Sam Houston State University. The topics at the conferences cover a wide range of information and have helped us turn the department into a model for others. Lovell says, "I credit much of the success of the Custodial Department here at Sam Houston State University to CMAT." He enjoys his church activities and the work associated with it, spending time with family and friends, and playing dominoes.
Sheila Cleveland is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University. She has been employed with Prairie View A&M for over 21 years in several capacities. She has been the Custodial Services Manager for the last 12 years and has a very supportive staff. Sheila enjoys working with the faculty, staff, and students of Prairie View A&M University and the opportunity to serve others.
Job Titles:
- Meeting Coordinator
- VP of Meeting Coordination
Sheila was born in Crockett Texas; she and her family moved to Bryan Texas in 1979 where she has lived ever since. Shelia graduated from Travis B. Bryan High School in 1981 and went to Blinn College from 1990-1992 studying General Studies.
Sheila Sparks currently serves as one of 6 Assistant Manager ll for Custodial Services with Compass Group/SSC Services Solutions at Texas A&M University. She started working for TAMU in July 1986 - August 2012 at which time the Custodial Services was outsourced to Compass Group/SSC. During her tenure at TAMU, she started out as a Custodial Worker I and was promoted upward to where she is today. During her career at TAMU, she was the training supervisor and under her leadership and guidance, several employees have been promoted within the organization and to this day still hold managerial titles.
Shelia Sparks received numerous awards and recognitions for her outstanding work and dedication at TAMU and has since been a valuable employee for Compass Group/SSC. She's very passionate about getting together with her family and friends, teaching, training others how to reach their potential and great motivational speaker. One of her greater qualities is treating others with dignity and respect. Shelia's hobbies are cooking and decorating.
Sheila will be a great asset to the Custodial Management Association of Texas.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the Chairman of the Board
- President
- Chairman of the CMAT Board
- President of the CMAT Board
Wayne is currently the President of the CMAT Board and is the immediate Past Chairman of the Board. He is the Director of Building Custodial Services for Montgomery County and has work for them for 20 years; Wayne started out as a night shift custodian in 1986 and has been Director for 11 years. Wayne is very involved with his local community in many roles that he volunteers his time to help, past President of the Conroe Noon Lions Club, Board member of the local United Way, President of Robinwood HOA, and a Reserve Sergeant Police Officer with the Conroe Police Department just to name a few.
Wayne is happily married and has two wonderful teenage children. Wayne states "I believe a lot of the successes I have enjoyed with my career have come to me, because of my attending the CMAT Conferences every year I have attend since 1999, due to the high level of training, professional speakers and the new ideas I have received at each Conference and when I say 'I LOVE CMAT!!!' I really do mean it!"
Lovell Henry is a graduate of Sam Houston State University.