As Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Infrastructure, Ellis Kirby is responsible for managing Public Works, Real Estate & Asset Management, and Information Technology, and provide strategic alignment with Registration & Elections.

Prior to his appointment to this position in September 2018, Kirby served as the Director of the Department of Real Estate & Asset Management, with responsibility for managing over 5 million square feet of buildings, 200 plus buildings and an operational budget of over $30 million dollars along with a capital plan of over $200 million dollars. He previously served as Regional Vice President for Sodexo’s Campus Division and brings more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure and facilities.

Ellis is a member of numerous trade groups and associations and holds a variety of industry certifications including LEEDS Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Cogeneration Professional (CCP). Ellis has been active in community activities that include Rotary, Jaycees, Sertoma and Toastmasters.

Kirby is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia in 1991. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of West Georgia and a Masters of Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology.