Brian Jessop
Brian Jessop joined the Mount in November 2007 as Director of Facilities Management, and was appointed Vice-President (Administration) in 2009.
Before coming to the Mount, Brian worked for 10 years with Bell Aliant, heading up its Real Estate Services Division for Atlantic Canada and Northeastern US. He received the Lieutenant Governor’s Recognition for leading an Architecture Design Team in 2000. An experienced engineer and administrator, Brian held several operational positions during his 15 years with the QEII Health Sciences Centre finishing up as the Director of Engineering with the commissioning of the New Halifax Infirmary.
He is involved in a number of Property and Engineering Associations and has recently received his Certified Property Management (CPM) through the Real Estate Institute of Canada. Brian continues his commitment to lifelong learning through the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Rotman School of Management. In the spring of 2010, Brian was appointed to the Board of the Atlantic Chapter of the Real Estate Institute of Canada. Brian volunteers through the Red Cross and leads the Mount’s on-campus fundraising effort for the United Way Campaign.
At the Mount, Brian provides strategic leadership to the University’s administrative support services: Finance and Administration, Information Technology and Services, Human Resources and Facilities Management. He is also tasked with building innovative partnerships with government, corporations, and community leaders to advance the University’s strategic plan and enhance campus development.