Staff Spotlight
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Meet Richard Price
Department: : Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) Construction & Maintenance
Position: Superintendant of Buildings
Length of Service at UIC:
31 fantastic and fascinating years including experience as a Student Worker in Dining Services.
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Role: Richard manages the maintenance and restoration needs of the 26 facilities operated by Campus Auxiliary Services. He directs construction and refurbishment projects often coordinating with multiple entities simultaneously such as OVCSA office staff, several campus departments and sometimes outside vendors. Having earned a degree in finance, he is focused on keeping projects within budget allocations and anticipated completion schedules. Additionally, he stays apprised of UIC safety regulations and policies and analyzes how to honor compliance in relationship to the unique qualities of each building and/or space requiring service.
Work Mission: Dedicated to improving the quality of life for students, guests and co-workers, Richard’s daily aim is to help create hospitable and functional environments. As a UIC Alumnus, he recalls fondly his experiences as a student and wants to help current students and visitors to UIC have positive experiences too. The scope of the projects he supervises varies widely and includes facility common areas, office suites, parking lots and even free standing storage spaces.
What others say: Colleagues describe Richard as thorough, dependable and a team player. He is appreciated for his ability to quickly arrive at solutions for complex situations.
Leisure Activities: Time spent with family and friends is essential for Richard and he often prepares culinary delights for large gatherings and special occasions. At such times, he may share a selection of his homemade wine. Guests know that leisure time may lead to the friendly competition of playing croquet or bocce ball or watching professional football.
Special Interests: Richard is also a collector. He began collecting coins in high school and has added art to his more recent pursuits. He also restores vintage cars; returning a 1969 corvette convertible to prime condition was one of his treasured processes.
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