Roger Silveira

With a deep-rooted legacy in construction spanning three generations, Roger Silveira has built a career defined by craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication to public health and safety. Starting from hands-on work in the trades, he moved into facilities and fleet management, where his leadership and practical knowledge shaped his approach to complex operational challenges. After running his own successful construction business for eight years, Roger returned to facilities management within the tech industry, further expanding his expertise.

His commitment to educational environments led him to a decade-long role as Director of Facilities in public schools, where he prioritized the development of safe and healthy learning spaces. Roger’s work on air quality standards and ventilation improvements earned him recognition as a key contributor to AB841, a transformative bill improving classroom air quality statewide.

Roger’s dedication to practical, research-backed solutions is evident in his collaboration with top researchers from UC Davis and his media presence in outlets like NBC News, Yahoo News, and ASHRAE Magazine.

His professional credentials include a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification from IFMA, a Stanford University VDC certification, and a Career Technical Education (CTE) teaching credential. Roger’s passion for facility excellence and his ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice make him a leader in educational infrastructure and sustainability.