NEHES Member Spotlight

Erik Lahr
University of Vermont Medical Center
erik.lahr@uvmhealth.org

Certifications:
I am CHC certified as of Feb. 28, 2018. Currently enrolled in Project Management Professional (PMP) certification program, with completion anticipated July 2023.

How has NEHES/ASHE contributed to your career?
I have found the education opportunities of NEHES critical to my success as a Healthcare facility professional. I have been kept up to date on technology, code, and processes through the fall, spring, and twin state conferences.

What is your background in the healthcare facilities field?
I got out of the Navy in late 2007 and thought that I wanted to be in the healthcare field. I got a job in the environmental services department at UVMMC and quickly learned that I was more interested in the facilities operations side of the business than I was healthcare. Through education and mentorship, I am now a project manager for the hospital, executing all kinds of interesting projects from boiler replacements to new inpatient building construction. I have been at the hospital for 14 years and plan to stay in the healthcare facilities field until I retire.

Do you have a personal tidbit to share?
I enjoy the outdoors, and that is why I love living in Vermont. Whether it's canoeing, fishing, or hiking... If it means being active outdoors, I love it.

What do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy the variety and complexity that comes with working at a hospital. Every day is different, and I get to work on all kinds of utilities and systems. There is never a dull moment.

What are your plans for future growth?
I would like to continue to grow as a healthcare facility professional.