Cameron R. Christensen

Cameron Christensen started his career in the built environment working as a landscaping laborer in 1996. He was soon promoted to foreman and trained as an irrigation specialist. With that experience, he secured a position as an entry-level HVAC technician on the campus of Brigham Young University while he pursued his bachelor’s degree. Those early experiences working in the field “turning wrenches” were an important part of the foundation laid for his development as a facilities professional.

Christensen was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Facilities Management from Brigham Young University. During his time a student, he completed internships with the Physical Plant and the Capital Needs Analysis Center, learning about capital needs planning best practices. He also completed an internship where he conducted facility condition assessments for Asset Evolution, a company based in Provo, Utah that provided capital planning services. Since completing his undergraduate degree, he has worked in project management, operations management, and senior administration in facilities operations from coast to coast. Above all, his greatest experience was learning from his mentor and father, Doug Christensen.

Christensen has continued his education throughout his career. He earned an MBA in finance from Walden University as well as a master’s in real estate management from New England College. He has pursued numerous professional certifications and credentials including APPA’s Certified Educational Facilities Professional, IFMA’s Facilities Management Professional, LEED Green Associate through the US Green Building Council, and Certified Building Operator from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council.

Christensen is an active member of APPA. He served on the committee of the APPA-led effort to develop the first-ever standard for total cost of ownership modeling.

Christensen has also co-authored and published Building Total Enterprise Asset Management Solutions: A Guide to Capital Needs Analysis as well chapters for APPA’s Body of Knowledge and articles for Facilities Manager magazine. In 2022, Christensen was awarded the Rex Dillow Award by APPA for the year’s outstanding article in Facilities Manager magazine titled Ventilation as a Tool to Protect against COVID-19.