Kenneth Gabriel

Facilities Manager
Building Maintenance and Operations 

First UTSW job: Maintenance Worker.

Best part about my job: Working with a great group of guys every day.

What energizes me at work: The joy of turning a negative situation into a positive.

How co-workers describe me: Dependable and fair.

Recipe for success: Attention to detail. It’s something they teach you daily while serving in the Navy.

Best UTSW memory: One of my first calls as a Building Manager in the Charles Cameron Sprague Clinical Science Building was from an Administrative Assistant who was searching for super glue after breaking the heel of her shoe. I didn’t have any in my office, so I went out and bought some to make the repair. She was so happy, and she thanked me every day for taking the time to do something that wasn’t part of my job duties. 

Hobbies: I love taking cruises. I have been on 15 so far, with more to come.

Surprising fact: I like to shop at thrift stores to find unique items.