Interim Housekeeping Manager
University Facilities Management, Residence Services unit
Kent Campus
Darrell DeLoach began serving as the Interim Housekeeping Manager for University Facilities Management (UFM) Residence Services unit just as the magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kent State University. The Residence Services unit is critical in the disinfection of the COVID-19 virus in the 26 buildings that house Kent State students and reduction in the risk of transmission.
DeLoach has worked countless hours and has been invaluable in coordination and preparation of the university’s quarantine and isolation rooms and buildings, the disinfection of common spaces and restrooms and the overall cleanliness/disinfection of Residence Services. He has been most effective in the response to an active Covid-19 scenario, where his team has had to suit up in Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), HEPA filtration and non-permeable Tyvek suits to disinfect areas that have active Covid-19. The teams use high tech electrostatic foggers to kill the virus within 2 minutes. This process is important to maintain operational readiness in the critical arenas of the university. DeLoach is a key leader in Kent State’s response to Covid-19 and for the safety of faculty, staff and students.