Ayodele Akinola DBA, MBA, LSSBB

Dr. Ayodele Akinola serves as the Associate Vice President of Facilities Operations, Design/Construction, Capital Management, Auxiliary Services, and Real Estate Services at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), where he is a vital member of the executive leadership team. He is the Immediate Past President of the Pacific Coast Association of Physical Plant Administrators (PCAPPA) and currently leads as the President of the Northern Nevada Facilities Management Association (NNFMA).

A seasoned and visionary facilities executive, who brings over 26 years of cross-disciplinary expertise spanning facilities management, engineering design, construction, inspection, manufacturing, process control, lean/six sigma methodologies, technological innovation, sustainability, and strategic planning. His leadership has shaped the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of advanced manufacturing environments and large-scale infrastructure systems. Known for his strategic agility, financial acumen, and intellectual rigor, he is an ingenious and dynamic leader in higher education facilities. He possesses a rare blend of technical depth and administrative insight, consistently leveraging resources to drive growth, sustainability, and operational excellence. His commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible campus environments underscores his dedication to both people and planet.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Akinola is deeply engaged in community service. He actively volunteers on various boards, contributing his leadership, experience, and passion to advancing organizational missions and creating meaningful, positive impact within both the community and the broader facilities management industry.