Rick Bennett

Rick Bennett Executive Director

Contact Information

Address	1700 West Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo CA 94402
Phone	650.358.6752
Cell	650.281.8648
Fax	650.358.6837
Email	bennettr@smccd.edu

Rick Bennett is the Executive Director of Construction Planning & General Services at the San Mateo County Community College District. Rick received his baccalaureate degree in 1979 from the College of William and Mary in Virginia (BA in Economics, minor in English). Recently, Rick completed a Master of Business Administration from San Francisco State University. Rick lives in San Carlos with his wife Mary, their son, Patrick, and their three cats.

Rick states, “What an immense opportunity we have in front of us.” Being part of the leadership team that shapes the future of the San Mateo County Community College District through the planning of our bond initiative is both exciting and challenging. I view the Executive Directorship of the Planning Department as a very important responsibility to both the taxpayers of San Mateo County and to the students and faculty of our institutions, who have taught and studied in outdated facilities for too long. Capital Improvement Program 1 (CIP1) has brought many positive changes to our District. The progression from CIP1 to Capital Improvement Program 2 (CIP2) will help this District recreate itself fully--supporting the magic in the classroom by conveying a sense of “wow, what a special place” to all three colleges. It is the Construction Planning Department’s mission to provide high quality, cost-effective planning bringing value and cost savings to the construction planning effort.”

He has worked as the General Services Director at San Mateo Community College District since October 2000. His leadership style is innovative and collaborative, using technology to bring efficiencies in operation.