Jay Wasson
PE, MBA, MSCE

As senior vice president, Jay leads the Administrative Operations organization, which includes approximately 1,300 employees. Responsibilities include capital project delivery, campus master planning, public safety, environmental health and safety, airport operations and maintenance of existing buildings-including the Wade Utility Plant.

Prior to leading the Administrative Operations (AO) organization, Jay lead Purdue’s Physical Facilities and Public Safety unit within AO. In that role, he lead Purdue’s capital program and public safety services in support of the university’s learning, discovery and engagement mission.

Jay received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and his master’s of business administration from Purdue Global. He is a registered professional engineer in Indiana. Before joining Purdue in December 2015, he spent more than 21 years at the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he rose to deputy commissioner for Engineering and Asset Management.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jay enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in hobbies such as reading, cycling, photography, and travel. He also plays an active leadership role in his church and serves on the board of directors for the Purdue Polytechnic High Schools.

Jay powers Purdue by creating effective multidisciplinary teams that produce value-based results.

Jay may be reached at jwasson@purdue.edu.