Kenneth Young Named Director of Buildings and Grounds

Submitted by Downers Grove Grade School District 58. Photos via the District 58 Community Relations Office.

Downers Grove, IL - The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education approved the appointment of Kenneth Young to the director of buildings and grounds position during the Curriculum Workshop Feb. 22.

Young will assume the role on July 1 and will replace Rick Bubula, who retires at the end of June.

As director of buildings and grounds, Young will oversee all aspects of District 58’s Buildings and Grounds Department, including developing and implementing maintenance plans, recommending site modifications, managing department personnel and the budget and more.

“We are very pleased to announce Mr. Kenneth Young as our next director of buildings and grounds,” said Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli. “Young plays an integral role in the District 58 community, having served our District’s Buildings and Grounds Department for more than 30 years. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and leadership to this new role, and we are confident this rich experience will help him continue to contribute substantially to District 58 within this new position.”

Young joined District 58’s Buildings and Grounds Department in 1985, working in the warehouse. He was promoted to maintenance mechanic in 1989 and maintenance supervisor in 1999, a position he holds today. In this role, Young manages daily facility operations, supervises mechanics and custodians, and assists the director of buildings and grounds with building operations. Outside of District 58, Young enjoys golf and travel.

“Ken Young has done it all: completing work orders, plowing snow at 2 a.m., maintaining all warehouse supplies for 13 schools, helping to select architects for major projects, managing millions of dollars in roof replacements, and taking a personal interest in each employee. As director, Ken will be a great leader and advocate for our children!” said outgoing Director of Buildings and Grounds Rick Bubula.

Bubula has served District 58 for 31 years. During retirement, Bubula plans to continue with his many hobbies and remain active in the Downers Grove community.