It is with great sadness that TAPPA mourns the passing of APPA Fellow and CAPPA and TAPPA Emeritus, Glen R. Haubold, a beloved colleague, mentor, and facilities management expert. Glen passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, with his family by his side.
Glen grew up as the son of a higher education facilities manager, as his father worked at TCU and introduced him to the profession. Glen’s subsequent four-decade career in educational facilities management was marked by tireless service and unwavering dedication. He held key leadership roles at several institutions, including the University of North Texas, Texas Woman’s University, and New Mexico State University, where he retired as Assistant Vice President of Facilities. Following his retirement, Glen remained deeply engaged in the profession through Glen Haubold Consulting and as managing partner of FM Excel, where he continued to advise and uplift others with his vast knowledge and kind spirit. Glen’s journey with APPA began in 1982 with a preventive maintenance seminar—an experience that sparked his lifelong commitment to the organization. He was an active and passionate contributor to APPA, CAPPA, Rocky Mountain APPA and TAPPA, serving in numerous committee and board roles across all including serving as TAPPA’s President. He was also a valued member of the APPA Advisors team, and his influence extended to contributions to the Body of Knowledge, frequent authorship in Facilities Manager and other publications, and countless presentations and programs. A defining hallmark of Glen’s impact was his belief in mentoring and elevating others. Through APPA’s Supervisor’s Toolkit and beyond, Glen helped countless professionals grow in confidence, competence, and leadership.
We extend our deepest condolences to Glen’s family and his many friends and colleagues who were privileged to know and love him. A formal tribute was held for Glen at the 2025, APPA Spring Conference in New Orleans in April. Glen Haubold’s presence in APPA, CAPPA, RMAPPA and TAPPA was truly a gift. His influence, kindness, and leadership will continue to resonate in our work and our hearts for years to come.