Matthew Pitts, an active and engaged Connex member for several years, and VP of Facilities and Asset Management for DaVita Kidney Care, passed away suddenly, Thursday, November 21, 2019. Matthew was well known across the association, attended Connex events and was nominated for the Board of Directors in 2013.
“The entire Connex organization would like to extend our heart-felt sincere sympathies to Matt’s family during this tough time,” said Myriah Kingen, Board Chair Connex and Director, Facilities Management DaVita Kidney Care. “Matt was a colleague, friend and mentor who was always there to help others with friendly advice and guidance. He provided a great example for others to follow and he will be sorely missed across the FM industry.”
He began his facilities career in 1994, as an Analyst for The Home Depot and became their VP of Facilities in 2006. He also served as COO for SMS Assist for almost three years. He joined DaVita Kidney Care in 2015 as Sr. Director Asset Management, being named as VP of Facilities and Asset Management in May, 2019.
He is survived by his wife and two children. The Connex staff and membership extends its sincere sympathies to the family.