Moore named to state Elevator Safety Review Board

Published: August 03, 2020

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Facilities Director of Maintenance Eric Moore recently was named to the state Elevator Safety Review Board by Gov. Kay Ivey.

The board’s primary function is to govern safety legislation for public elevator operation across the state.

“For more than three years, Eric has managed the elevator service contract at Auburn University and has quickly made himself a leader in the industry through his hard work and collaboration with our service partners,” Facilities Operations Executive Director Dan Whatley said.

Moore is one of nine people assigned by Ivey to a three-year term on the board, with Fitzgerald Washington, state Secretary of the Department of Labor, being the 10th member.

“I found out about the opening on the board from a state elevator inspector, and he asked if I would be interested,” Moore said. “I found out that the governor appointed me by phone, email and letter.”

The state Elevator Safety department also maintains a list of licensed elevator inspectors, holds annual public elevator inspections and keeps accident reports concerning state elevator usage.

“I am very happy to see Eric receive this well-earned appointment,” Whatley said.

Moore joined Facilities Management in November 2011 as an energy engineer with Utilities and Energy before moving to Maintenance. He graduated from Auburn with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and a minor in business in 2006. He is currently pursuing a master’s in engineering management.

He is certified as a professional engineer and an energy manager.

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Submitted by: Trey Wood