November, 2025 Luncheon

Speaker: Doug Morton

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Topic:  Safety Concerns In Both The Construction Industry And Facilities Management

Presentation: N.A.

Summary: Doug Morton will discuss safety concerns in both the construction industry and facilities management, highlighting the challenges that arise in a multilingual and diverse work environment. Drawing from his leadership experience overseeing large-scale projects and teams at NC State University and throughout his Navy career, he will share insights on fostering effective communication, promoting a culture of safety, and addressing the complexities of managing risk across a variety of work environments.

Bio: A native of North Carolina, Doug Morton serves as NC State University’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities, where he oversees facilities planning and development, design and construction, and operations and maintenance across campus. He leads a 900-person workforce supporting more than 5,000 acres of developed land and over seven million gross square feet under roof. He is responsible for the physical master plan and the campus development process.

Morton retired from the U.S. Navy in 2016 as a Rear Admiral after more than 30 years of service in the Civil Engineer Corps. His extensive experience managing complex engineering, construction, and facilities programs informs his leadership at NC State, with an emphasis on safety, service, stewardship, and staff development.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering–construction from North Carolina State University, a master’s degree in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a master’s degree in national resource strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Additionally, he completed executive education programs at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seminar XXI.