Facilities Management

Travis Parker, Facilities Management Director

Travis Parker brings over a decade of expertise in Facilities Management, with extensive experience managing diverse facility operations at both the municipal and county government levels. As the Director of Facilities Management for Alachua County, he provides strategic leadership and oversight for facility operations and maintenance, capital improvement projects, landscape services, and facility safety. His comprehensive approach is informed by experience managing both in-house teams and contracted service providers, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

Prior to his current role, Travis served as the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities for the City of Newberry, a position that gave him broad exposure to all aspects of local government operations. This role allowed him to connect with the community and become a trusted leader and advocate for public service. His leadership encompassed recreation programming, facilities management, and community engagement, solidifying his reputation as a pillar in the community.

Travis holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida. He is a Certified Public Manager through Florida State University and a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional through the National Recreation and Park Association, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and advancing public service.

Fred (Carl) Johns, Critical Facilities Manager

Carl Johns is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in maintenance and HVAC systems. He has served as the Maintenance Superintendent at the University of Florida for 12 years, overseeing complex maintenance operations across the university. Before this role, Carl worked with Kellogg, Brown, and Root (KBR) for 4 years as an HVAC Superintendent in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he managed HVAC installations and maintenance in challenging environments.

Carl’s career also includes 13 years at The State of Florida, Agency for Persons with Disabilities where he specialized as an Electronic/HVAC Technician, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of systems and facilities maintenance.

His foundation in mechanical and engineering systems comes from his 4-year service in the United States Navy as a Gas Turbine Technician, where he developed expertise in gas turbine engines and military-grade systems.

​Carl’s educational background includes the Naval Technical Training Engineering School, Santa Fe NCCER HVAC Level 4 Trades School, and the University of Florida's Supervisory Challenge Professional Training. His technical skills and leadership have made him a key figure in facilities management and HVAC system maintenance.

Joseph​ (Danny) Moore, Capital and Preservation Projects Supervisor

Danny Moore is a highly experienced seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Construction. Throughout his career he has honed his expertise in managing very complex facilities, overseeing large-scale maintenance projects, and leading construction initiatives that optimize operational efficiency and safety. In his current role as Alachua County Facilities Capital and Preservation projects Supervisor, he oversees all aspects of Capital improvements, Facilities deferred maintenance, and large scale capital projects from inception to completion. He has a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar projects, developing cost-effective solutions, and implementing best practices in compliance with industry Construction Standards.

Before joining the Alachua County Facilities Team, Danny served as the Director of Operations, Maintenance, and Construction at the University Of Florida Health Science Center and Vet Medicine Campus where he gained extensive experience developing and managing cross-functional teams and overseeing all aspects of facilities management, including maintenance, repair and construction projects within highly sophisticated critical facilities.

Prior to his time as Director, Danny managed an internal Construction auxiliary effectively working as an In-house General Contractor with skilled trades staff within the University of Florida campus, completing a wide range of capital Improvement projects and deferred maintenance.