Sean Childers
Associate VP, Operations
Texas Tech
Sean serves as the Associate Vice President for Operations at Texas Tech University. Within this role he provides oversight and leadership for the departments of: Facilities Maintenance, Grounds, Transportation and Parking, Planning and Design, Construction, Utilities, Capital Projects and Administration, Planning and Administration, Services, and the Administrative Resources Office. Sean’s leadership focuses on operational and uninterrupted support of the campus in the areas of education, research, and community. The community is centered around student success and retention with an enhanced approach of service for faculty and staff. The Division is led and managed from a culture of “Excellent Service, Excellent Stewardship.” Throughout his leadership, Texas Tech University continues to see growth in enrollment, facilities, and research.
Sean has been with the university for over 30 years while serving in the current role since 2014. He received both his Bachelor of Business and Master of Agriculture degrees from Texas Tech University and is a firm supporter of education, not only within the university but in the workplace. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators and regularly facilitates and hosts educational sessions at multiple conferences.