MOON TO REPLACE SEYER AS PHYSICAL PLANT CHIEF

William H. Moon, the executive director of the Joint Committee on Capital Improvements for the Missouri General Assembly, has been named the new physical plant director at Southeast Missouri State University.

Moon replaces Vince Seyer, who has retired after 43 years of service to the university. Seyer had served as physical plant director since 1974.

Moon will make a salary of $55,000, university officials said in announcing the hiring Tuesday afternoon.

"We are extremely pleased to bring someone to Southeast with such extensive experience in the field. His in-depth involvement with capital projects statewide will be an asset to our campus and its development. We are fortunate to be able to attract someone with his level of experience and know~ledge," said Ken Dobbins, vice president for finance and administration at Southeast.

Moon, whose appointment is effective Sunday, has served as executive director of the capital improvements committee since 1985.

In this position, he established estimating and project reviews of bond issue projects for the state legislature and reviewed all capital improvements submitted to the legislative body. In addition, he has analyzed requests for need and accuracy of estimates, and has prepared all committee review documents with recommendations on funding methods and sources.

He also has conducted field audits to determine if projects are meeting design and cost requirements and legislative intent, and has inspected state facilities to determine if proper maintenance practices are being followed. Moon has been charged with reporting his findings to the Missouri House and Senate appropriations committees on capital improvements.

He brings 25 years of experience in facilities design, construction and management to Southeast, university officials said.

From 1971 to 1979, Moon directed the Missouri Division of Design and Construction that employed more than 150 people, including architects, engineers, legal, finance, maintenance and security staff and groundskeepers.

The division selected, negotiated and managed contracts to provide architectural and engineering services for all state agencies and was responsible for requesting, evaluating and awarding construction and maintenance bids.

In this position, he negotiated all contracts with architectural and engineering firms doing business with the division and designed and implemented a preventive maintenance program for the capitol complex. In addition, he was responsible for operation of the power plant, building management, maintenance, groundskeeping, housekeeping and security for the Capitol complex.

Moon also assisted and advised other state agencies on maintenance and management of their facilities and developed standards and procedures for statewide use, university officials said.

From 1965 to 1971, Moon was employed as director of civil engineering and surveys for Becker Engineering of St. Louis, where he was involved with projects ranging from office buildings to sewage treatment plant design.

From 1957 to 1965, Moon served as project engineer for the Illinois Highway Department where he inspected and surveyed highway construction and was involved in design, construction and maintenance on several projects. He also has owned a construction management company and has managed student housing, laboratory, hospital, school and office building projects.