Aldine ISD Names Chief Operations Officer

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Fred E. Washington, a veteran in organization operations, strategic leadership, and oversight, has been named chief operations officer of the Aldine Independent School District.

The cabinet-level position oversees the non-instructional functions that support the school district, such as capital programs, operational planning, central receiving, buildings and properties, facilities planning and construction, school nutrition, and transportation.

“Fred is an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney. “In addition to relevant experience with operations, he brings a depth of leadership experience as a former vice president and director of athletics at Prairie View A&M University. I am excited to work with Fred as we maximize efficiency and move forward with strategic priorities and goals. With his experience, he can execute core strategies with the entire leadership.”

Washington served the university for 27 years before being named vice president and director of athletics in 2018, where he served as a member of the President’s Cabinet. Washington was responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for an 18-sport NCAA Division 1 FCS intercollegiate athletics program. He oversaw the planning, fiscal affairs, staffing, fundraising and promotions, athletics facilities, and regulatory compliance for intercollegiate athletics. Washington retired in 2019 from PVAMU.

Additionally, he worked closely with multiple internal and external constituencies to advance the university’s objectives and goals. In this position, Washington supervised a diverse group of 60 and managed an annual operating budget of $16 million. He managed the university’s physical plant, including construction and planning, facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, custodial services, locksmith, wastewater treatment plant, telephone office, campus mail, transportation, fleet management, parking, and the police department. Washington also created budgets, implemented strategic planning strategies, and developed fundraising initiatives generating over $400,000 in new yearly gift funds from new and recurring partners.

Washington began his career at the university in 1994 as a senior director of auxiliary services/assistant vice president for finance and administration, a position he held for 11 years before serving as vice president of administration and auxiliary services for three years. Between 2008 and 2018, he was vice president of administration and auxiliary services and director of athletics.

His tenure as athletic director was highlighted by PVAMU football returning to its tradition of winning. The Panthers won 14 SWAC regular season or tournament titles. PVAM had season-ending awards for 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 in baseball, men’s tennis, women’s basketball, and women’s bowling teams. PVAMU Athletics won back-to-back Commissioner’s Cup crowns as the top overall sports program in the SWAC in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.

The Panthers captured the C.D. Henry Award and the James Frank Award. In 2009-2010, the athletic program earned the Barbara Jacket/Sadie Magee Award as the top overall women’s sports program in the SWAC for only the second time in school history.

In 2010, Washington introduced the first-ever Athletic Director’s Challenge at PVAMU. The financial challenge helped generate support for the sports complex, which opened in 2016. The Panther Stadium represented the first time in the university’s 140-year history that it had a state-of-the-art facility to house its championship-level Panther football team. The stadium boasts a seating capacity of 15,000 and amenities that include: a covered concourse including concessions and merchandising space, premium seating, and a press box level. The Athletic Field House, adjacent to the stadium, houses a strength and conditioning area, sports medicine suite, team meeting rooms, academic support space, and locker rooms.

Washington’s role in Aldine will include identifying key issues, aligning department goals with the district’s goals, investing in the talent base, leading district planning efforts, and implementing effective improvements.

He holds a master of arts in community development degree, an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Prairie View A&M University. The military veteran served 23 years in the United States Army Reserve and retired with a Major rank.

“I am very excited to join the Aldine Independent School District team. This will be a great opportunity to continue the great work the district is doing to support our students and teachers,” Washington said. “Having been part of the post-secondary level of education, I deeply understand the important work we do in operations. There are always challenges ahead, but I look forward to collaborating with the Aldine team to meet those challenges. Together we will work to provide the best learning environment possible for all students in Aldine ISD schools.”

Washington begins his new role on June 27.