South Western Michigan Facilities & Operations Directors

Welcome to the SWMFOD site!   

Have a topic you would like to see or present at a meeting?

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Suggestions or information you'd like added to the site?  

Please email: Shayward@rockfordschools.org or Facilities@kentisd.org 

What is SWMFOD?

The South Western Michigan Facilities and Operations Directors is a group of school and associate vendor/members that meet regularly to discuss all things Facilities! Members include:

• Operations Managers
• Facilities Directors
• Custodial/Maintenance Supervisors
• Associate/Vendor Members*

*Meetings indicated as "All Member Meetings" are open to vendor/associate members.

Interested in joining? Stop by a meeting and check it out!

What Can SWMFOD Offer You?  

SWMFOD provides an inexpensive opportunity for Facilities and Operations management personnel to be part of the following opportunities:

• Regular networking and collaboration opportunities with peers
• Attend meetings w/ speakers with information on overall facility operations
• Attend round table discussions
• Discuss pressing issues from both the state and local levels
• Participate in the annual Director's Inservice
• Tour new school constructions

SWMFOD Officers

Shawn Hayward, President
Rockford Public Schools
shayward@rockfordschools.org

Ryan Vander Molen, Treasurer
Kent ISD
ryanvandermolen@kentisd.org

2026 Golf Outing

Thanks to all of our 2026 golf outing sponsors!

On behalf of SWMFOD, we sincerely thank you for your generous sponsorship for the 2026 Golf Outing on June 25. Your support allows us to partner with businesses that are deeply committed to our schools and community. Contributions like yours make a meaningful impact, and we are truly grateful for your generosity. 

2026 SWMFOD Golf Outing Pictures

Eagle Sponsors & Other Sponsors

Floor Care Concepts
Miller Davis
Sinclair Recreations