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Administrative Staff


The Administrative team provides the essential support that keeps Planning, Design & Construction operating efficiently. Through careful coordination of budgets, schedules, and communications, they ensure every project and team member has the resources needed to succeed.


Carrie Bush

Interim Assistant Vice President

Email
352.273.4000

Biography

Dr. Carrie Bush is the Assistant Vice President for Administration & External Relations.


Cydney McGlothlin

University Architect

Email
352.273.4028

Biography

Cydney received her Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State University and is a licensed architect in both Colorado and Florida. She worked in Denver and Boston before coming to the University of Florida in 2003 as a project manager. She began her career at UF by managing minor projects and after a few years started managing major projects. Many of her projects are focused on student life and the arts. Among her projects are the Steinbrenner Band Building, Harn Museum Asian Art Wing, Fackler Foyers at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts, the Reitz Union expansion and renovation, the Career Connections Center expansion and renovation, and the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence.

In 2019, Cydney was announced as the University Architect where she represents the University. In this role, Cydney will guide the architectural aesthetic on UF’s main campus. She will see projects through the approval process and work with the Planning, Design, & Construction team to ensure compliance with campus design guidelines and other standards.


Cherrie Bell

Executive Assistant

Email
352.273.4002

Biography

With over 30 years of administrative experience under her belt, Cherrie joined the Planning, Design, and Construction family in September of 2018. She has enjoyed being a loyal member of the Gator Nation since 2003. During this time she has honed her administrative and leadership skills while working in several capacities within the University.

Born and raised in Gainesville, family is a top priority for Cherrie. When away from her PD&C family she enjoys crafting, airboats and classic cars. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Cherrie and her husband are particularly proud of the 1972 GMC Jimmy & 1965 Mercury Caliente they have lovingly restored.


Rick Falcon

Administrative Support

Email
352.273.3009

Biography

Coming Soon!


Brian Giunta

Director of Preconstruction and Reporting

Email
352.273.4022

Biography

As a true A.C.R., Brian returned home to Gainesville after 12 years away following college (Presbyterian College) and a career in finance and contracts that led him to UF in 2007 as a Contract Administrator in Planning, Design, & Construction. While at UF, Brian has served on many committees and panels and enjoys representing UF at a variety of functions.

His passions in life are his love for his family and the beautiful game of futbol (soccer). A fierce “Gooner” at heart (a supporter of the professional soccer club Arsenal FC in London, England) and former director of a local travel soccer club, he will gladly talk to anyone about English Premier League matches and any upcoming World Cup!

Laura Scott

Administrative Assistant

Email
352.273.4003

Biography

Coming Soon!